Pushin’ Against A Stone is Valerie June’s debut album proper and presents an artist who doesn’t pay tribute to the legacy of the blues – she sings it.
In a world of over-processed digital precision, KCtM’s songs are a breath of fresh, yet familiar air. Come see the boys headline this Saturday, May 18th at The Rock Shop in Brooklyn.
As expected it’s a delight of fusion and virtuoso musicianship - all sticky, envelope filtered bass, disco-ready synths and enough psychedelic sleaze to make even Bootsy Collins blush.
This last journey into the unknown is a stirring work of progressive, guitar-led music, with its ghostly dynamics combined with droning, picked guitar
This is an artist to look out for. It won’t take long for the most lucrative entertainment industry in the world to catch on.
It’s great to hear these two unique minds come together on this skewed, cerebral work of contemporary hip hop.
Tape Deck Heart is a great album and, with the extra songs, Frank Turner’s best yet.
I have come to realize, however, that this artist deserves way more recognition than what she has gotten.
Janelle Monáe is slightly more well-known that the artists we usually feature on iheardin, but if you’re like me, you really only know the artist by name or her 10 second spot in Fun‘s video for “We Are Young”. I have come to realize, however, that this…
It would be too easy to say that this resurgence in popularity is entirely due to novelty. I would argue it has more to do with tactility.
NYC JazzFest Coverage: Part II: Ms. Spalding’s playing, combined with the hyena-like horns, rapid drumming, and fast keyboarding of Mr. King and his band was awesome. | Read More