My friends at Ghostly International always seem to be innovating in the most interesting ways, especially when it comes to art. They have beautiful design and art pieces by Michael Cina, stunning folded paper pieces by Matthew Shilan, and now they’re getting pretty conceptual with this limited edition packaging for Beacon’s upcoming record, The Way We Separate.
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April 1, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby
I found this interesting infographic by Vnylst which shows the 19 year rise in record sales. In the mid-90′s and mid-00′s there were some pretty heavy declines in sales, but since last year you can see there was a 17% increase in sales. Sure, it’s still a niche market, but it’s interesting to see that vinyl is starting to make it’s way back to relevancy. What’s the cause of this rise? Not sure, but we could probably guess that it has to do with DJ culture and not Justin Bieber fans.
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April 1, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby
I know it’s April Fools’ Day and all, but it looks like Rdio is streaming a brand new album from College, the guy who did the amazing soundtrack to Drive, and as far as my ears are concerned, it’s pretty good.
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April 1, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby
Last Saturday Pulp’s sixth studio album This Is Hardcore turned 15. Released on March 30th 1998, the album was the ambitious follow-up to their 1995 breakthrough, Different Class. The album was eagerly anticipated and on its release it received both critical acclaim and a number one spot in the UK charts.
For me, This Is Hardcore might not necessarily be the bands crowning moment, but there’s so many great things about it that I can’t help but celebrate it today. So, I invite you to raise a glass and join me in wishing This Is Hardcore a happy fifteenth-birthday.
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April 1, 2013 - See more posts by Philip
TNGHT must be the most important bass and trap outfit out there. One part Glasgow and one part Montreal, the group makes beat making look effortless. Made up of two rising production stars in Hudson Mohawke and Lunice, the group not only is affiliated with the recently-dead-but-now-risen Lil Wayne but also Yeezy and G.O.O.D. Music. With spots in the latest Adidas ad and some Adult Swim drops, these dudes are firmly on the map. Last year’s EP, with all of its weird twists, turns, and absolutely brutal bass lines, sounded like a Southern Crunk Rave.
That’s a good thing.
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March 29, 2013 - See more posts by Alec