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Mythos and Emotion: Reflections on J Dilla’s final creative statement, <em>Donuts</em>
In the March 2004 issue of URB Magazine — the now-defunct, Los Angeles-based music publication — Detroit-born producer/rapper James “J Dilla” Yancey appeared on…
In the March 2004 issue of URB Magazine — the now-defunct, Los Angeles-based music publication — Detroit-born producer/rapper James “J Dilla” Yancey appeared on…
Mythos and Emotion: Reflections on J Dilla’s final creative statement, <em>Donuts</em>
In the March 2004 issue of URB Magazine — the now-defunct, Los Angeles-based music publication — Detroit-born producer/rapper James “J Dilla” Yancey appeared on…
Artists
Expansions In Jazz: Christian Sands
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by pianist Christian Sands. The Connecticut native talks to Julian about what…
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by pianist Christian Sands. The Connecticut native talks to Julian about what…
Expansions In Jazz: Christian Sands
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by pianist Christian Sands. The Connecticut native talks to Julian about what…
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Watch Phoebe Bridgers destroy SNL with “Kyoto” and “I Know The End”
Making her Studio 8H debut, Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on this week’s Saturday Night Live, delivering a legend-making performance of two highlights…
Making her Studio 8H debut, Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on this week’s Saturday Night Live, delivering a legend-making performance of two highlights…
Watch Phoebe Bridgers destroy SNL with “Kyoto” and “I Know The End”
Making her Studio 8H debut, Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on this week’s Saturday Night Live, delivering a legend-making performance of two highlights…
Events
Black Pumas get to the essence of their songs in a mellow Free at Noon from Austin
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
Black Pumas get to the essence of their songs in a mellow Free at Noon from Austin
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
Recordings
The Bigness’ quarantine single “Be Careful” will benefit Camden nonprofit Hopeworks
For the third installment of their quarantine singles series, Kristin Bigness and John Bueno of The Bigness performed the original “Be Careful” from their…
For the third installment of their quarantine singles series, Kristin Bigness and John Bueno of The Bigness performed the original “Be Careful” from their…
The Bigness’ quarantine single “Be Careful” will benefit Camden nonprofit Hopeworks
For the third installment of their quarantine singles series, Kristin Bigness and John Bueno of The Bigness performed the original “Be Careful” from their…
Recordings
The Philly Holiday Album is back with a Valentine’s Day comp to benefit Ortlieb’s
The folks behind The Philly Holiday Album are back with a second installment just in time for Valentine’s Day. This time, all proceeds from…
The folks behind The Philly Holiday Album are back with a second installment just in time for Valentine’s Day. This time, all proceeds from…
The Philly Holiday Album is back with a Valentine’s Day comp to benefit Ortlieb’s
The folks behind The Philly Holiday Album are back with a second installment just in time for Valentine’s Day. This time, all proceeds from…
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Black Inspirations: Shemekia Copeland on Ruth Brown
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
Black Inspirations: Shemekia Copeland on Ruth Brown
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
News
PRESS PLAY: 6 New Albums out February 5th!
We’ve got one of the year’s first “wow” records on our new album round-up this week. #PressPlay on the brand new release from The…
We’ve got one of the year’s first “wow” records on our new album round-up this week. #PressPlay on the brand new release from The…
PRESS PLAY: 6 New Albums out February 5th!
We’ve got one of the year’s first “wow” records on our new album round-up this week. #PressPlay on the brand new release from The…
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Indie-folk faves Saintseneca yearn for togetherness on bittersweet single “All You’ve Got is Everyone”
Nostalgia tends to be synonymous with Columbus indie-folk Saintseneca’s sound. With their latest single, and first since 2019, Saintseneca warmingly reminisces on lost time…
Nostalgia tends to be synonymous with Columbus indie-folk Saintseneca’s sound. With their latest single, and first since 2019, Saintseneca warmingly reminisces on lost time…
Indie-folk faves Saintseneca yearn for togetherness on bittersweet single “All You’ve Got is Everyone”
Nostalgia tends to be synonymous with Columbus indie-folk Saintseneca’s sound. With their latest single, and first since 2019, Saintseneca warmingly reminisces on lost time…