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An Ode to Michael Franks “The Art of Tea”

For years we’ve wondered whether or not Michael Franks knows he made the most low-key hip hop album in 1976. Hidden under all of that 70s jazzy goodness, there are some of the most hard-core lyrics and beats.

But before we delve into the the musicality of the album, let’s start with the...

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Lawless Rothman

Released last month as Lawrence Rothman's debut album, "The Book of Law" immediately puts you in a late 70's-laced dreamlike state. The St. Louis raised/L.A.-based artist's unique deep bellow effortlessly releases... 

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Kate Kay Es

Kate Kay Es performed at Rockwood Music Hall recently and it felt like a successful therapy session. Whether you’re in a good mood, or in a rough spot, her music will take you through it all, with a feeling that...

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Kendrick's Untitled Unmastered - What Kanye Should Be Doing.

Kendrick just dropped an album. Yes, that Kendrick and yes, an entire album. On "Untitled Unmastered,” Kendrick says everything that Kanye has been attempting to tweet about for the last few weeks. It goes down oh so much smoother... 

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Saul Williams - MartyrLoserKing

Saul Williams has a lot to say and he certainly does not hold back on his upcoming release, MartyrLoserKing. His proclamations throughout the 12-track album are nothing short of intense; he’s clearly looking to make a point, trying...

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A Brand New Classic - 25th Anniversary of "People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm"

Twenty-Five years ago a group by the name of A Tribe Called Quest burst onto the scene with their debut album People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. The album was critically acclaimed, even earning a perfect score from...

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Cécile McLorin Salvant: For an Evening I Felt like I Was Back in New York Again

I have lived in Washington DC for about a year and am perpetually guilty of comparing everything to my former home, the beautiful, the incomparable, New York City. This uncontrollable urge to compare, not only instantly makes me...

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The Frightnrs' - Inna Lovers Quarrel - EP

I’m not going to try and pull one over anyone, so I’ll be upfront with you on this one. I’m not, and have never, been into reggae. I’ve just never gotten into it, maybe I’m too uptight or neurotic and my mind simply can’t get in line with the...

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And My Mama Said - An Afropunk Recap

Towards the end of their set, the lead singer of Vintage Trouble said something along the lines of: afro and punk might seem like opposites but they actually go together really well. While I love...

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Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment-Surf

I know we’re late to the party on this one but we wanted to make sure there still aren’t people out there who are unaware of this musical masterpiece. Surf was released this past May...

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Sing Into My Mouth (and Ear)

Earlier this spring, Sam Beam and Ben Bridwell announced what can only be described as an indie folk lover’s wet dream. Beam, of Iron & Wine fame, and Bridwell, of Band of Horses, teamed up...

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Album Review / Twelve Reasons to Die II

This summer marks the long anticipated release of Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge’s follow-up to their critically acclaimed concept album, Twelve Reasons to Die. With RZA as the narrator...

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AT.LONG.LAST - A Review of A$AP Rocky's New Album

For hip hop fans, AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP was one of the most anticipated albums of the year. To the surprise, and delight of many, A$AP Rocky dropped it unannounced a week early.  Now, it seems as though surprise album releases...

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