By far the nicest new surprise this year has been talented beatboxer Beardyman from the U.K. Using a blend he claims is 100% on-the-spot recorded vocals, his beats move the room while evoking a format of hip hop we haven’t seen since Doug E. Fresh. In fact, he even makes me reappreciate my sworn enemy, [...]
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BEARDYMAN LIVE AT COACHELLA 2011 (PLUS BONUS BOB MARLEY CONTENT!)
April 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments
MIXTAPE: PETER, BJORN AND JOHN (EXCLUSIVE)
November 21st, 2009 · No Comments
Download: Peter, Bjorn and John Mixtape [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Peter of Peter, Bjorn and John put together an exclusive mixtape for us that’s become one of our favorites so far. They’re in L.A. for just one night, but you can keep this little batch of gems forever and ever. 01. El [...]
NIGHT FLIGHT: A FREAK ON MY OWN
August 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
For one night only, Stuart Shapiro, the captain behind Night Flight—the late-night rock ‘n’ roll/trash film/and beyond! program that was the beating heart of cable television during the eighties—is taking over Cinefamily. He speaks here with Nolan Knight on how Otis Redding and the Circle Jerks helped launch television into another galaxy.
THE MOON DOGGIES: I DON’T DECIDE WHERE TO MOVE MY BODY
July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
Moondoggies’ Kevin Murphy—and bandmates Robert Terreberry on bass, Carl Dahlen on drums and Caleb Quick on keys—are hauling their three-part harmonies, finger-picked guitar licks and Rhodes piano south to L.A. from Seattle. It’s an ageless American sound—as casually accidental as it can get. This interview by Christina Nersesian.
XU XU FANG: LIKE BATMAN FOR COOL PEOPLE
April 29th, 2009 · 8 Comments
Xu Xu Fang like pictures of horses better than pictures of people and will release their new EP Seven Days Now this week. Founder Bobby Tamkin speaks to Scott Schultz about radio drama, fog machines and stoned Oklahomans who like Gossip Girl. Also included—a Xu Xu Fang mixtape by Bobby!
