So where does Hole Erth rank in Chaz's discography? It’s his most daring album—the most explicit and feature-heavy. He's eight albums in and still evolving. But more than anything, he’s returning to his musical roots. And that makes Hole Erth feel like his most honest and authentic album to date. We finally know who Toro Y Moi is. “He’s biodegradable. He’s an energy angel.”
Read moreAn Intro to Ambient Music
A euphoric connection between Brian Eno’s ambient classic, ‘The Big Ship,’ and Ratatat’s sublime ‘Cherry.’
Exploring how electronic rock group Ratatat may have been influenced by Brian Eno’s early ambient recordings with King Crimson guitarist, Robert Fripp.
Read moreYouth Lagoon ~ Heaven Is A Junkyard
Haven't written a review in a few years, and I hope I did the new Youth Lagoon album justice. I truly think it deserves a Best Alternative Music Album nomination. Here's why:
Read moreColloboh
Collins Oboh, aka Colloboh, is an experimental electronic musician born in Nigeria, raised in Baltimore, and now living in LA. Colloboh released Entity Relation through the prolific Leaving Records label in 2021, an EP of hypnotic IDM beats, and he recently finished touring with indie giants Beach House.
Read moreDRTYWHTVNS
DRTYWHTVNS is Cameron Rice, an Ohio artist who was approached by the highly-respected Orange Milk Records to make a debut album. That album became Aloof and is currently one of my favorite records for its incredible blend of rapping, singing, and dance beats. (Toro Y Moi fans take note.)
Read moreGiant Claw
Giant Claw is midwest polymath, Keith Rankin. We dive into how people listen to music, the evolution of musical styles and definitions, as well as Keith’s music journalist days with Tiny Mix Tapes. If you listen closely, this conversation reveals the ethos of Musically Proper (cue drum roll).
Read more18 Carat Affair
In only his second interview over 12 years of releases, Denys a.k.a. 18 Carat Affair reveals his voice, his connection to pineapples and skateboarding, the origins of vaporwave, and a new song for his upcoming album, BODY DOUBLE.
Read moreTriathalon ~ SLEEP CYCLE
The anxiety of sleepless nights, the high of self-medication, and the lull of perfect melodies relieving a restless mind that can’t slow down. Welcome to Sleep Cycle, a perfect concept album.
Read moreToothpicks ~ Superb Ate
“Now, you’re at the end of my knife.”
- the Toothpicks
Give this a listen and get some cowboy in your system. Peep the Superb Ate-inspired Outlaw Tunes while you’re at it; it’s become one of my favorite playlists.
Read moreVex Ruffin Interview ~ The Emilio Effect
Vex Ruffin’s recent EP Emilio is introducing old and new fans to his fresh take on ‘Original Pilipino Music’ (OPM). Before the release of his third LP for Stones Throw—LiteAce Frequency—we chat about his love for ‘70s Manila sound, Japanese funk, and hip-hop.
Read moreVex Ruffin ~ Emilio
You may not know Vex Ruffin for feel-good music—but that’s about to change. Check out our review of his new EP Emilio, a celebration of life inspired by his Filipino roots.
Read moreVideo Age ~ Pop Therapy
Video Age’s album Pop Therapy has been described as The Beach Boys meets Daft Punk. Kick back as the New Orleans duo tells us how the album came to be.
Read moreIndie Music's Renaissance Man: Toro Y Moi
Toro Y Moi is a Chillwave master and sometimes a mixtape rapper. He can do it all. This piece lays out why his artistic journey is sure to go down in Indie music’s history book.
Read more2019 HYPE
Five singles from five of the most anticipated albums of 2019.
Read morePart Time ~ Spell #6
There’s an emotional immediacy to Part Time’s newest work that seems to answer one simple question about timeless pop: what makes it so great?
Read moreThe Psychedelic Spectrum
From Cream to Tame Impala, and The Beatles to Mild High Club, this is a brief look at why we crave psychedelic music.
Read moreAn Interview With Funk Legend Prophet
Introducing Prophet. The obscure funk artist returns with a new album and tour for Stones Throw Records.
Read moreWan ~ Sugarmilk
Introducing Sugarmilk, the funk-heavy debut album from Southside Miami Heights producer and vocalist Wan.
Read moreIntroducing Holy Ride
New York City-based group Holy Ride releases debut EP, Party Tricks, a blend of soulful guitar tracks.
Read moreVideograss Soundtracks ~ The Music For Some Of Snowboarding's Most Influential Films
Thanks to obsessively curated soundtracks and memorable personalities, Videograss films have amassed something of a cult following in the snowboarding world. Check out the interview with VG co-founder, Justin Meyers.
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