Author: machebebrand

- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
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  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
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  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
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  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
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  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
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  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
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  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…
- Joe Milbourn, Headcount: Genocide or Jail?
  
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Milbourn of Headcount to discuss his band’s new single, “Genocide or Jail.” Headcount is a fresh, heavy Hardcore/Thrash band who have been killing it in the UK. In this interview, I took the opportunity to discuss childhood, inspirations, and Headcount’s next steps with Milbourn, as…
- Nomad 2, Ryan Bucklar: Evolved, Atmospheric, and Ethereal
  
  When I met Ryan Bucklar three years ago, I knew that he was onto something special. His newest album, Nomad 2, is a combination of ethereal sounds and imaginative storytelling that creates a sense of Euphoria that I haven’t heard from an electronic album in a long time. The album begins with strong, heavy-hitting tracks,…
- Hyperpop and the Limitations of Genre
  
  When looking at ‘hyperpop,’ it’s easy to lump artists under the glitchy, overindulgent, and ‘hyper’ soundscape that’s been linked to the genre. However, when looking at the cultural and ‘Pop’ connotations of this new moment in music, the question posed by artist Charli XCX is pointed. She asks her Twitter fans, “What is Hyperpop?”1 …
- The Athenian Soundscape
  
  Music in Athens is much like the city that surrounds it. New and old come together to form a rich blend of fusion from which the city drinks. This June, I spent a few days exploring the culture, history, and musical soul of the metropolis. When searching for what shapes the city musically, the first…
- Project Funk Da World: Craig Mack: A Stunted Success
  
  Craig Mack, also known as MC EZ, achieved rapid and fleeting success in the Hip-Hop world during the 1990s. Mack began his career in the Bronx, where he struck up a friendship with the New York hip-hop crew EPMD. Mack worked as a roadie for the crew, eventually being introduced to Sean Combs (P. Diddy)…
- Glarus, Escapism: “Inviting People into Memory”
  
  I recently talked with Luke Lombardelli (Glarus) about his debut album, Escapism. The producer hails from La Quinta in the Coachella Valley and has a unique electronic style that’s a breath of fresh air for current dance music. We sat down to discuss Escapism, his approach to music, and where his music is headed next……
- “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket
  
  Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences…
- ‘Psychedelic and Funky’ Mildlife, Phase: What More Could You Want?
  
  It’s time to reflect on Mildlife, a psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Melbourne. I’m admittedly late to the party for my review of their debut album, Phase, released in 2017. However, I always return to the group’s ’70s style riffs and complex syncopation. The group’s formation and beginnings are hazy, originating sometime during 2010;…
- The Listening, Little Brother: An Underground Success or Just Underground?
  
  Produced in the early 2000s, Little Brothers’ debut album, The Listening, provides an experience ripe with emotion. 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and Phonte’s (Phonte Coleman) raunchy yet irresistibly quirky rhyme style combine soul, crunchy beats, and comedy into a rare piece of Hip-Hop that encapsulates the genre’s ‘down-to-earth’ spirit. Standout tracks…
- Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making
  
  Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years. Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s…