I won’t lie. DJ sets these days bore me. The unending flow of generic EDM beats with the expected bass-drops just doesn’t do it for me. It takes a special kind of sound to get me to a club to see a DJ “perform”. Breakbot is one of those DJs.
Breakbot, Irfane, So Me & Franki Chan | Sound Nightclub | 2/12/15 [Video]
The Most Heartbreaking Album Ever Recorded | Frank Sinatra’s “In The Wee Small Hours”
It’s the eve before Valentine’s Day, and having been single for a few years, this time of year always draws me to songs about headache or longing. A few years ago, I was gifted a few, remastered, audiophile vinyl records from the Capitol Records vault. One of those albums was Frank Sinatra’s album “In The Wee Small Hours”. Continue reading
VIDEO: What Ever Happened to the B-Girl In Missy Elliot’s “Work It” Video?
A highlight of this years Superbowl Halftime show was when Katy Perry brought the incomparable Missy Elliot to the stage to perform a hit-laden medley of some of her classics. In case you missed the half time show, here ya go. Continue reading
PREVIEW: Zap Mama & Antibalas | The Broad Stage | 2/21/15
When the music gods give you a chance to watch a PERFECT pairing of musicians perform together, you are OBLIGATED to go. Continue reading
PREVIEW: “Kiss My Asspergers” | Fundraiser for Autistic Children | Bardot | 2/21/15
Any good fundraiser should have good music. If you don’t have any plans on February 21st, 2015, and you want to get keen on some new up and coming bands in Los Angeles, you should head to Bardot in Hollywood to attend “Kiss my ASSpergers”; a fundraiser for autistic children with all proceeds going to the Hollyrod Foundation. Continue reading
New Music: “Bloodstream” by Ed Sheeran & Rudimental
Ed Sheeran and Rudimental toured together last year, so I anticipated that a collaboration was in the works. Well, here it is. Continue reading
Beck Vs Kanye “Loser” Mashup by DJ Steve Porter
Kanye’s shenanigans at this year’s Grammy Awards was perfect fodder for the Internet to sprout some comedic memes and videos … and we have one for you right here. Personally, Prince’s whelp at the end had me in stitches. Enjoy! Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: “Love Crazy” EP by Preston Harris
I was introduced to Preston Harris last year when he was singing background vocals at a Terrace Martin show at The Virgil. I recall vividly Terrace warning the crowd that they should get familiar with Preston and his voice. Now, I know why. Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: “The Blacker The Berry” by Kendrick Lamar
Produced by Boi-1da with additional production by Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg Entertainment just dropped a track on Youtube … and this shit is #FIRE! Continue reading
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