When we first heard that Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson would be collaborating together, we didn't really know what to expect. But after further examination, it was clear that these two, despite having quite different styles, their creative output was perfectly similar. Discussing topics of mortality, family and friendship, these two quirky artists have created a drastically different blend of music from what we are used to. We think it came out pretty well, though, and you can now peep it in its entirety before it drops May 7 via Rhymesayers. Head over to the [...]
Back in 2000, Aesop Rock and frequent collaborator Blockhead were crafting tracks for what would be one of the finest albums of the aughts. That's Labor Days , a widely heralded record that set the tone for Aes Rock's career. While we're more than 11 years removed from its release, the rapper-producer duo decided to share a leftover song, "Hall of Game", that didn't quite make the cut. Hmm, after hearing this and " Jinx "—another strong tune from cutting room floor—I'm starting to think they have more leftovers they could share with us all. [...]
Aesop Rock will continue pushing his damn-good new record, Skelethon , in early 2013 with a tour of the West Coast and Northwest. To celebrate, he just dropped this remix of album standout " Cycles to Gehenna ", which gets transformed into a space-y, synth-heavy jam in the hands of Dark Time Sunshine 's Zavala. Additionally, the track gets some new visuals that center on the talents of a ballerina. You can stream and/or download the remix and watch its video below. [ via ] [...]
Pre-order: http://www.circleintosquare.co m/item/anx ANX Anxiety can be crippling. Shortness of breath. Dizziness. Tightness in the chest. Panic. Both members of Dark Time Sunshine - Northwest oldominion rapper Onry Ozzborn and Chicago producer Zavala - have long suffered from anxiety, carrying the constant weight of fear of these symptoms coming on at a moments notice. Their latest album, ANX, fully encapsulates their respective disorders - and at the same time became an outlet through which they both overcame them. The creation of music is the essential part of their [...]
"Take My Hand" is the latest leak/single off Dark Time Sunshine 's promising sounding new album, ANX . It finds frontman Onry Ozzborn teaming with Swamburger, of Solillaquists of Sound, and Aesop Rock over a rowdy, drums-driven beat from Zavala. Fans of forward-thinking hip-hop take note: this sh*t is hot. ANX drops July 24.
While album streams before the official release date are the norm these days, we can count on Rhymesayers to put a unique spin on the new tradition. Instead of throwing the mp3s up on a Soundcloud player, or NPR, the cutting edge hip-hop label created a full, hour-long video to accompany the stream of Skelethon . It is a great way to celebrate the first solo release in five years from Aesop Rock , which is now available for purchase.
Record Store Day 2012 came and went this weekend with a slew of high quality releases hitting independent music locations around the world. One of those vinyl goodies was the combination of Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson as The Uncluded, released through Rhymesayers as a 3-track picture disk. For those not lucky enough to snag a copy, Aesop kindly posted up this digital version of the track "Bats". Fingers crossed for more output from The Uncluded in the near future, but in the meantime be on the lookout for Aesop's Skelethon to release on July [...]
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Been fiending for some new Aesop Rock since hearing his latest single " Zero Dark Thirty " from his upcoming album Skelethon ? Then check out his latest collaboration with singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson , better known as The Uncluded and their Record Store Day single "Bats". We first posted about this collaboration back in February of last year when Aesop Rock debuted new tunes live at ZeroFriends in Los Angeles which consisted of Hail Mary Mallon tunes with Rob Sonic and "Bats" [...]
Great news: storied New York MC Aesop Rock will release his first album in five years, Skelethon , on July 10th. "Zero Dark Thirty" is the album's eccentric first single. Listen to it below: Continue reading: New: Aesop Rock - "Zero Dark Thirty" + New Album Read more articles like " New: Aesop Rock - "Zero Dark Thirty" + New Album " on PMA | Pretty Much Amazing . Tags: Aesop Rock
We've been slowly hearing about Aesop Rock's forthcoming full-length Skelethon , but today we finally get a taste of what to expect. By way of " Zero Dark Thirty ", Aesop unleashes an attack of intense raps over a grimy, boom-bap beat that slices away at the eardrums. Aesop Rock sounds hungry, possibly the hungriest he has sounded in years. Skelethon is due out July 10 via Rhymesayers.
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Although he may not be featured as a producer on Aesop Rock's upcoming album Skelethon , long time Aesop Rock producer Blockhead is back with a new LP of his own titled Interludes After Midnight . The follow up from 2010's instrumental album, The Music Scene is set to be released on April 30th in Europe and May 1st in the US via Ninja Tune Records. Check out the album's tracklist below as well as the lead cut "Never Forget Your Token" [...]
Beaus$Eros is the name of Busdriver 's upcoming album, which is apparently going to be filled with calmer, more tasteful tracks than that of latest leak, "Superhand's Mantra (Fuck Us All). With Aesop Rock on deck, the two murder this intense, bass-heavy banger with crass rhymes. Check out some words from Busdriver on the track, which certainly explains a lot. Beaus$Eros is set to drop Feb. 14. "Songs born out of aggression tend to usually make the final cut over here. This song is no exception. I asked Aesop Rock to join me [...]
With just about every Rhymesayers release, Evidence's upcoming LP is getting tons of promotional love. With leaks flying left and right, and nearly every song being better than the last, I absolutely can't wait for Cats & Dogs to drop. The latest leak comes by way of a radio rip, and it is called "Late For The Sky". Taking advantage of the many resources Rhymesayers has to offer, Ev teams up with Slug and Aesop Rock on this one, two of the labels finest artists. Oh and that slick beat? That would be Sid Roams, who has certainly [...]
![[Listen] Evidence - "Late For The Sky" Feat. Slug & Aesop Rock](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3714757_lg.jpg)
Over the weekend, Dilated Peoples Producer/Emcee Evidence stopped by RSE (Rhymesayers Entertainment) Radio and discussed his upcoming album Cats and Dogs , co-producing Kanye's College Dropout and more. Ev also debuted a new tune from the upcoming album titled "Late For The Sky" featuring SKoA favorites Atmosphere's Slug and Aesop Rock. Peep the new track in the player below and check out the full interview here . Also, if you haven't heard Ev's latest DJ Premier produced single "You", peep it here . Cats and Dogs drops Sept. 22nd on Rhymesayers. Pick [...]
Here's a stream from Evidence's upcoming Cats & Dogs album, "Late For the Sky" featuring Slug, Aesop Rock and produced by Sid Roams. Cats & Dogs drops September 27th via Rhymesayers Ent. PreOrder: Evidence - Cats & Dogs ( CD ) ( Vinyl )
SKoA's favorite sweetheart Kimya Dawson (of The Moldy Peaches, "Juno" Soundtrack fame) is set to release her long awaited upcoming LP Thunder Thighs on October 25th via Burnside Distribution. The highly anticipated album features appearances by Aesop Rock, who is also set to release a collaborative album with Dawson later this year, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats, Nikolai Fraiture of the Strokes, Forever Young Senior Citizen Rock and Roll Choir, Olympia Free Choir, and more! Take a look at the awesome cover art by Alex Pardee above, then check out two of tracks [...]
The long awaited debut LP Are You Gonna Eat That? from Indie Hip Hop supergroup Hail Mary Mallon, who consists of former Def Jukies Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz, was announced to release later on this year on Rhymesayers early last week. Now this week we get our first taste of the upcoming album with the single "Smock." Peep out the dope video above and the audio below which is now available to purchase on iTunes . The Mallon boys are set to head on tour with the wonderful Kimya [...]
I hope everyone had a fruitful Record Store Day. In case you missed out on Rhymesayers' limited release (damn other dudes also in line), here's your chance to bump this new Atmosphere track, featuring an especially out-there Aesop Rock over a woozy, electrified beat. Oh, and chances are that the limited Rhymesayers vinyl will get repressed soon. Cross your fingers. Stream "Which Way Is Up?" below and hit the jump for the download.
![[Listen] Atmosphere - "Which Way Is Up" Feat. Aesop Rock](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3371773_lg.jpg)
Back to some more sweet RSD exclusives. This track was featured on Rhymesayers' exclusive Record Store Day release (which I unfortunately did not get a physical copy of :( ) and is from RSE's flagship group Atmosphere and Def Jukie and newest Rhymesayers member Aesop Rock titled "Which Way Is Up." The 7" picture disc also featured unreleased songs from P.O.S and Mux Mool, Grieves and Budo, Brother Ali and Jake One, Blueprint and lastly Dilated People's Evidence. Atmosphere recently released their amazing dark/beautiful album The Family Sign earlier in the week. So if you weren't [...]
![[Listen] Dirty Ghosts - "Shout It In" (Aesop Rock Remix)](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3306246_lg.jpg)
Prior to rocking our SXSW day party, Dirty Ghosts dropped a sweet 7" single for their tune "Shout It In" which featured an exclusive remix from band member and indie rapper Aesop Rock. For those of you people, who aren't hip and don't own a turntable the single is now available to purchase on iTunes . Check out Aesop's remix of "Shout It In" below which features a sweet guest verse from Aes himself and then click on that link above and support Dirty Ghosts damnit! Dirty Ghosts [...]
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