‘How do I turn your music on here?’
Oh, man. This is awesome. (Courtesy of DJ Z-Trip’s Web site.) Be sure to check out the latest download from Z-Trip, live at the Get Back from Las Vegas. DJ Z-Trip | Live at the Get Back
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Incredible Bongo Band: “Apache”
I’ve been enthralled by the recent writing on the revival of the Incredible Bongo Band’s 1972 LP, Bongo Rock, which contains the cover track Apache, a heavily sampled song in hip-hop for its wicked bongo/percussion breakbeat. The New York Times wrote a piece about the album, which is being properly reissued after decades of bootlegging. … Continue reading Incredible Bongo Band: “Apache”
Backyard Bangers: “New Math”
For the past four years, the hottest hip-hop night in the Valley apparently has been at the Blunt Club (hosted by Hollywood Alley in Mesa). I say “apparently” because I’ve yet to drag my sorry butt down there. That’s gonna change soon (I swear), especially if they keep lining up great indie hip-hop artists; Jeru … Continue reading Backyard Bangers: “New Math”
Mike Relm
In what surely must be some sort of cruel joke, Oct. 4 brings to Arizona three shows all worth seeing, all at different venues: Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Marquee Theatre in Tempe; Jose Gonzalez at Rhythm Room in Phoenix; and Del the Funky Homosapien at the Clubhouse in Tempe. What city am I living in?? … Continue reading Mike Relm
In Tempe tonight: Scottie-Stock III
The local Phoenix/Tempe music community is pulling together tonight for a benefit show at the Marquee Theatre for Mark Covert, who owned Nita’s Hideaway, which used to be the best club for live music in the Valley. Covert is in need of a liver transplant, and a Phoenix New Times story details his battle. As … Continue reading In Tempe tonight: Scottie-Stock III
Cut Chemist: “The Garden”
The only bad news about Cut Chemist releasing a solo album (The Audience’s Listening on July 11) is that he’s no longer a proper member of Jurassic 5. That should make for some interesting exercises in contrast and comparison because J5 releases their next LP, Feedback, on July 25. Granted, J5 is in good hands … Continue reading Cut Chemist: “The Garden”
10 questions (via e-mail) with RJD2
Already, 2006 is shaping up as a prolific year for RJD2, the sound-collage king from Columbus, Ohio. He accompanied LA underground legend Aceyalone on Magnificent City and manned the decks for Soul Position’s Things Go Better With RJ and Al, his collaboration with Rhymesayers emcee Blueprint. This week saw the release of Magnificent Instrumentals. Lest … Continue reading 10 questions (via e-mail) with RJD2
The Unveiling … and Remix Week
Welcome to the redesigned site, a long overdue project I’ve been dabbling with for months. My main goal was to steer clear of a cookie-cutter Blogger look and go for a cleaner, more streamlined look. Does it work? Many thanks go to my best bud John, who toiled over the drawing for the banner and … Continue reading The Unveiling … and Remix Week
Favorite albums of 2005
If you paid any attention to my favorite songs post, it was a pretty clear indicator of how my favorite albums would play out (although I think Peter at *tmwsiy figured me out). Again, I hesitate to use the word “best”; it just feels too close-ended and objective. A quick note: After wrestling with these … Continue reading Favorite albums of 2005
DJ Radar’s Concerto for Turntable
I’ve talked up Z-Trip quite a bit on this site, but now I’m shifting gears (pun intended) for a post on his former Bombshelter DJs mate Radar. If you live in the New York area, Radar is providing a special treat on Sunday. He’s performing his Concerto for Turntable, a three-movement concerto that features the … Continue reading DJ Radar’s Concerto for Turntable