The Avalanches + Frank Sinatra /triphop

An ever epic return. The rumors and myths have existed for years. And recent precursors regarding tour dates and collaborations ignited the interwebs with the real possibility that a new Avalanches album might be juuust over the horizon. But now that hype has /finally/ manifested into something tangible. Not just in an official announcement of a […]

Rob Cantor + Inspiration /rant

Sometimes life doesn’t always mean to take the same recommended route that Google would have you travel. Side roads, dirty alleys, *lots* of easy freeway driving, and avoiding as many stop lights and accidents as one can. Metaphors abound, occasionally (read: once in a while) things turn up in a way that inspires. Quit being […]

Savoir Adore + Giants /synth pop

Music’s ability to change one’s attitude or mood on a dime might be my favorite of the obvious benefits from the medium. Being completely absorbed by the beat and lyrics of a new pop song that renders you helpless not to tap your feet along is both refreshing and therapeutic. New track by Savoir Adore. Not […]

DJ Shadow + Run The Jewels /triphop

Trip Hop vs Hip Hop. What’s the difference and why does one care? Besides googling the answer which results in a good amount of–ah fuck it.. via wiki: Trip hop is a genre of electronic music that originated in the early 90’s in the UK. ..the term was first used by the British music media […]

The Avalanches + New Shows /news

Just read over on Pitchfork that The Avalanches are officially on the road [back]. And while the news they released upon social media isn’t quite what most had hoped (see: a most anticipated follow up to their 2000 release Since I Left You.), we do get three festival shows. Well–when I say we I of […]

Ladyhawke + A Love Song /synth pop

Ohhhh I miss when Ladyhawke was on consistent rotation on my playlists. Wild Things (out June 3rd) should change that for the better. And speaking of New Zealanders… did you vote yet for your flag referendum? You have until 24-Mar-2016 to vote for either the original or the new fern flag (feel the fern).

es·tab·lish·ment /rant

When it comes to sheer volume, the media has been giving Sanders a fair shake: https://t.co/0NhX3W9Gmz #SuperTuesday pic.twitter.com/JWtqXagMFj — FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) March 2, 2016 I couldn’t agree less with fivethirtyeight’s comment about news coverage vs news interest on the two democratic primary candidates. Bernie has seen consistent snubs throughout this primary season, especially in the […]