It's one of those months where I really don't have time to properly write up the mix, but let's see what I can do here in the next couple of minutes. Basically as soon as I heard " An Apology ," I knew that Future Islands would find a way onto a mix. "Beach Foam" goes back to their 2008 album, Wave Like Home . I am on pins and needles for their new album, In Evening Air , which comes out on May 4th. The other song off that they've leaked is " Tin Man [...]
Step 1: To learn music outside the radio-pop realm, follow and learn about music labels. From Death Row to Om Records, music labels don't just release records, they showcase particular styles and genres. In the weeks to come, I will feature different labels, assisting you in finding artists you might enjoy. Tres Records This is Tres Records "About US": Tres Records, a label founded and run by artists, is committed to procuring the hip-hop aesthetic while exploring the infinite possibilities of [...]
Previous Midwest Broadcast Best of 2008 Posts: Non-Hip-Hop Albums Top 15 Mixtapes Intro: Well, it's officially Christmas, so I suppose it's time for me to begin writing this series. With 2009 around the corner, it's been more fun than I expected — albeit far more tasking, too — revisiting the seemingly endless number of albums that dropped in the past year. Narrowing this list down to a top 25 was arduous, hence the plethora of honorable mentions. In all honesty, I've [...]
Alchemist co-signs The Layover EP If you're a big underground hip hop fan, you'll probably remember Evidence's stellar solo debut, The Weatherman LP , from last year. A founding member of legendary Cali hip hop group, Dilated Peoples, Evidence impressed quite a few fans and critics last year with his debut and luckily, he's come back at the end of 2008 to supplement the release with The Layover EP , a collection of new tracks with features from long time collaborator and superproducer the [...]
Alchemist co-signs The Layover EP If you're a big underground hip hop fan, you'll probably remember Evidence's stellar solo debut, The Weatherman LP , from last year. A founding member of legendary Cali hip hop group, Dilated Peoples, Evidence impressed quite a few fans and critics last year with his debut and luckily, he's come back at the end of 2008 to supplement the release with The Layover EP , a collection of new tracks with features from long time collaborator and superproducer the Alchemist as well as fellow Cali MC Blu from C.R.A.C. [...]
Contrary to popular belief, Blu did not take his name from the Eiffel 65 song popular in the late 90s. Q: So where exactly in LA did you grow up? A: I was born at St. Andrews and 54 th , at my grandparent's crib, that's where I was living last year and it's the first place I ever stayed. But I've been all around, Vermont , Vernon , [...]
Dope online magazine by The Find Crew ! I'm just spreadin' the word to everyone that loves GOOD music. " Interviews: Freddie Joachim, Shad, Ave. To, Indy Sparks Art: SINNA, CAX Music: C.R.A.C. Knuckles, Hocus Pocus, Large Professor, Lone Catalysts, Main Source, Mr. J Medeiros, One Day As A Lion, Samon Kawamura, Shawn Jackson, Uyama Hiroto Article: How To Promote Yourself As A Beginning Artist + More!" - MS Download The Find | Issue One: [...]
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