I just about lost my damn mind this morning after coming across this piece from the National Review about how Barry Goldwater totally wasn't all that racist or anything. As a history nerd, this weird thing the Republicans are doing now where they are trying to pretend that they are the true heirs of the civil rights movement is starting to drive me up the wall. Like, f'reals, Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King would not freaking be conservative Republicans today. For that matter, neither would Susan B. Anthony. It's absolutely absurd. It doesn't [...]
The opening night of Harper Simon's free Monday night residency at the Satellite this month lacked nothing for variety and star quality. First, there was the headliner, the son of Paul Simon, doing songs off his forthcoming album "Division Street" (due March 26) and fronting an all-star band that included Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Pete Thomas , the kind of fellow who carries his own gear in and out of a club in Silver Lake. There was a show-stealing outing from Jenny O. , playing songs from her debut "Automechanic." There were harmonies [...]
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Casey Veggies recently dropped his latest mixtape Life Changes , which is another example of the young LA emcee's view of the the the game. The LP features the usual suspects like Dom Kennedy & The Futuristiks handling plenty of the production. Listen and download below. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com
We've been waiting for the seasons to change and the weather to turn a bit colder before we chose "Winter" from New York folk/pop songwriting duo of Maura and Pete Kennedy -- aka The Kennedys -- to be our daily "Listen" track. Just didn't seem right when their excellent album Closer Than You Know dropped this past August. A great song -- and now the perfect time. The Kennedys [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Darwin Song: Darwin Deez - Free (The Editorial Me) [download here ] What's so good? I was so close [...]
This album/book was part of my top list for 2011, and when I recently pulled out the book to read it again I decided this really needed to get a through review on Ninebullets to make sure more people know about this gem. The only thing I indulge in larger quantities than music is books. To my wife’s despair. I’m trying to keep some sort of truce by investing in a Kindle, and it seems to have worked for now. I got Drew Kennedys album last year, and contacted him after hearing it and finding out [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: The Royal Concept, Darwin Deez Song: Scorpio Loon - Things I Like To Do [download here ] What's so good? [...]
The Kennedys - I’ll Come Over
With eleven well-received albums over their two-decade career and fresh from producing the latest album from Nanci Griffith, New York singer/songwriters Maura and Pete Kennedy wanted something new. Then a stay in Paris gave the duo an interesting concept for The Kennedys ' new album Closer Than You Know (August 21): marrying their own folk/pop style to songs inspired by the French Impressionistic composers like Debussy and Ravel. The classical influences are subtle but new tracks like album opener "Winter", with its dense, shimmering layers and grand scale orchestration [...]
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Lana Del Rey releases visuals to her track National Anthem . I have taken the entire write up of this video from MTv because they have direct statements from the director of the video that will give you better insight into the message that is truly being conveyed in this video. On Wednesday, hours after the premiere of Lana Del Rey and A$AP Rocky's controversial "National Anthem" video, director Anthony Mandler spoke to MTV News about making the clip and dealing with the "packed powder keg" [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Darwin Deez, Hot Chip Song: Kennedy - Karate [download here ] What's so good? Hit play on this track. [...]
Just in time for the Fourth, Lana has once again released a video, this time for her apropos single “National Anthem,” a song about true love, monetary value, over-indulgence, and the magic and mystery of living the life of the privileged elite. Join her and A$AP as they re-enact the Jackie-O & JFK ideal. Lana also makes a point to simultaneously encompass both Marilyn Monroe and Jackie-O all in one hipstamatic frame. Thankfully, she’s a honey-brown, otherwise we’d have some sincere confusion over hair color. More importantly, enjoy the video, of which some of JLBKO’s memoirs are [...]
Fridays are busy, not because you necessarily have a lot to do, but there is lot you want to do. R. Kelly puts it best, "It's the freakin' weekend baby. Imma 'bout to have me some fun." But... with so many option for fun it can be stressful deciding how to spend your precious moments. That's where MTIB steps in for you. Were here to chase those concerns away with 5 awesome, new songs the same way these 5 old, poorly-photoshopped UFOs are chasing these children off the beach. Make life simple for you. [...]
Hello internets. I hope you have a delightful weekend. As always go buy some music ! Play Friday Mixtape 149: Download Friday Mixtape 149 Tracklist: Life has Value - Chill Bump Breaking Bad (Feat. Raja) Prod. By The Awesome Sound - XV Ghetto Bastard - D-Sisive Bedroom - Fresh Espresso I Could Go - Oberhofer The [...]
Gangsta Gibbs drops a new verse on Dom Kennedy's new Yellow Album project. Gibbs' new tape Baby Face Killa w/ DJ Drama is still coming soon. DOWNLOAD: Dom Kennedy Ft. Freddie Gibbs – Hangin' Tweet
Gangsta Gibbs connects with Dom once again for this track from Dom's Yellow Album . Of course, Gibbs delivers another solid verse. Baby Face Killa coming soon. Hangin' Dom Kennedy f/ Freddie Gibbs - Hangin'
Summer isn't officially upon us until tomorrow, but the weather and my wardrobe have already begun to reflect everyone's favorite season. As the clothes get skimpier and the sweat stains get nastier, so changes our musical listening habits. Warm synths and breezy melodies are the flavors du jour, and with that, we present the All Things Go Endless Summer Mixtape. The mixtape is a collaborative effort between me and ATG staff writer Emma, which marks the first time that I've ceded any control of the song choices, so you know this mix is all sorts of amazing. Pop the Endless [...]
Dom Kennedy recently announced his solo tour that will take off March 21st in Houston, TX and end in my town of Tempe, AZ. Hit the jump for all the dates in-between. 3.21.12 HOUSTON, TX @ WAREHOUSE LIVE 3.22.12 DALLAS, TX @ TREES 3.24.12 NASHVILLE, TN @ MERCY LOUNGE 3.25.12 ATLANTA, GA @ THE LOFT 3.27.12 CARRBORO, NC @ CAT’S CRADLE 3.29.12 NEW YORK, NY @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM 3.30.12 BALTIMORE, MD @ SOUNDSTAGE 4.1.12 PHILADELPHIA, [...]
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