Black Flag | Photo by Abi Reimold | abireimoldphoto.com All photos by Abi Reimold | abireimoldphoto.com On the occasion of its first new music in 28 years, the reformed Black Flag played Union Transfer on Monday night. One version of the proto-punk legends, anyway, and in the eyes of some, the more legit version since it included founding member, guitarist and songwriter Greg Ginn along with early vocalist Ron Reyes. (Non-sticklers - Keith Morris' Flag plays The Trocadero on September 18th and tickets are available [...]
![Danny Brown – Kush Coma ft. A$AP Rocky, Zelooperz [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015269_lg.jpg)
Danny Brown drops the first single off his forthcoming OLD album, "Kush Coma" featuring A$AP Rocky and Zelooperz (Bruiser Brigade). Produced by SKYWLKR. http://xdannyxbrownx.com/
The Undisputed Deluxe Edition by Has-Lo new deluxe version of The Undisputed includes previously unreleased album instrumentals as well as unreleased songs + original versions and remixes. brand new album artwork by Kyle Tierce
Maybe you remember mid-aughties Philly noisemakers An Albatross , but if not, here's a quick summary - they ruled. They mixed up high-octane punk energy with heavy metal instrumental precision, cranked the speed up 20 times, and added some swaggery rock n' roll moves in the mix. The one time I got to catch them live - a floor show at the First Unitarian Church basement circa 2003 where, if memory serves, they shared the bill with DC avant-shredders Black Eyes and Philly hardcore heroes Paint it Black - front man Edward Gieda was an intimidating, shirtless, sweaty specter. [...]
![U-God “Fire” ft. Jackpot & Method Man [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015189_lg.jpg)
The Keynote Speaker by U-God U-God drops a new single off his upcoming solo album Keynote Speaker. Album drops July 23rd via Soul Temple Records with features by Elzhi, Styles P, Method Man, Inspectah Deck and Kool Keith.
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![JJ DOOM “BOOKHEAD” [video] | Key To The Kuffs – Butter Version](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015191_lg.jpg)
Shot in London, the NY native Powers debuts an alt DOOM mask and explores his and DOOM's response to modern surveillance. iTunes: Key to the Kuffs - JJ DOOM
![Klaus Layer – Illest In Charge ft. Blu [mp3]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015192_lg.jpg)
Redefinition Records releases the 73 flexi disc for Klaus Layer's "Illest Charge" featuring Blu. Clear & Black 73 Flexi Disc: http://www.redefinitionrecords .com/collections/klaus-layer What's a Flexi Disc / SOUNDSHEET? It's a phonograph record made of a thin, flexible vinyl sheet with a molded-in spiral stylus groove on one side, and is designed to be playable on a normal phonograph turntable. Flexible records were commercially introduced by Eva-tone in 1962, but were previously available in the Soviet Union as "roentgenizdat", "bones" or "ribs", underground samizdat recordings on x-ray film.
![Pharrell Williams – Happy (Lyric) [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015194_lg.jpg)
Here's the lyric video for Pharrell's latest single "Happy," off the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack. iTunes: Despicable Me 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Various Artists
Rogue Wave | Photo by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com Photos by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com Bay Area indie rock outfit Rogue Wave visited Philly on tour in support of its new LP Nightingale Floors , out earlier this month on Vagrant Records . There was a lot of charm, showmanship and coziness with the crowd during the band's set - including singer Zach Rogue sitting on the edge of Union Transfer's stage to serenade the front row with an acoustic rendition of "California" from their 2005 album Descended [...]
![Crate Diggers: Young Guru’s Vinyl Collection [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015101_lg.jpg)
In this episode, the "Sound of New York" and Jay-Z's right hand man, Young Guru, talks about his early love of D.C. "go-go" music, U2 drum breaks and producing Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind". And for more from Fuse, follow us here too Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/fusetv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FuseTV
![Evidence – Waste of Time [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015102_lg.jpg)
New cut from Evidence “Waste of Time,” off his upcoming Green Tape Instrumentals dropping June 25th. Pre-Order: Evidence - Green Tape Instrumentals Deluxe Bundle
![Grayskul “Come On” [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015103_lg.jpg)
Zenith by Grayskul will be released on Fake Four September 2013! video by Trinity Webber & song produced by 6 Fingers raps by Onry Ozzborn & J.F.K.
![Rondenion – Assemblage [mp3]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015104_lg.jpg)
Plug Research Records introduces their new artist Rondenion, leaks a new single "Assemblage." http://www.plugresearch.com/20 13/06/rondenion-_-assemblage/
![Stik Figa – Let You Tell It [EP]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015105_lg.jpg)
Let You Tell It EP by Stik Figa 1. Let You Tell It feat Andre Negasi 2. Gritter feat Riley of PnP 3. Party People (High) https://www.facebook.com/StikF iga
![Cool Nutz – The Trap (Summer of Strange Version) [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015026_lg.jpg)
Cool Nutz celebrates being added to the Summer Of Strange Tour featuring Krizz Kaliko, MayDay!, and Stevie Stone with the release of "The Trap" Music Video. "The Trap" is taken from the latest album from Cool Nutz "Bars"... "The Trap" is produced by UnderRated of Potluck and is one of the many standout tracks on "Bars". Download: http://coolnutz.bandcamp.com/a lbum/cool-nutz-bars-2
![K-DEF – Looking For The Perfect Break, V1 – SIDE A [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015027_lg.jpg)
Tired of hearing the same ol songs? So is K-Def. From his House of Hits / Pirate Radio days (alongside the legendary Marley Marl), all the way through his current incarnation as a 'producer's producer,' it is safe to assume that the New Jersey native knows a thing or two about records. Looking For The Perfect Break Volume 1 provides a look into K's world, where new breaks and grooves are continuously being unearthed at a breakneck pace and ordinary sounds are run through K-Def's mixboard and morphed into new sonic creations. Much like the Chief Rocka himself, this [...]
![L.A.M.P. “the sun & the moon” [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015028_lg.jpg)
L.A.M.P. (Ladybird & Andy Compton) release their first video "the sun & the moon," off the upcoming Shades of Green album dropping June 25th 2013. Directed by Fred Feuillet. iTunes: Shades of Green - Lamp
![Creative Gold – #DirtyJordans [mixtape]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015030_lg.jpg)
Brooklyn emcee Creative Gold releases his highly anticipated 11 track mixtape #DirtyJordans. #DirtyJordans features include Chicago's own Murph Watkins, Brooklyn R&B artist Xay Charles & Fe'Licia, & surprise feature Euroleague of Reelife Music Group. Feature production includes The Antydote, Lavish, Chemist, Chase N. Cashe of Surf Club, and many more.
![DJ Vadim – Akura Uprock [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/5015032_lg.jpg)
Latest single from DJ Vadim's recently released long player includes original and remixes of Akura Uprock; featuring the rasping vocals of Greg Blackman. We're taken on a journey, where the buzzing synths, chiming guitars and percussion ....soundtrack an adventure. Handclaps, sweeping synths, chanted vocals and rasping saxophones all play their part in this glorious fusion of Afro Beat and hip hop. And the wry Leader, where Vadim teams up once more with long time collaborator Yarah Bravo. iTunes: Don't Be Scared (Video Version) - DJ Vadim [...]
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