Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Though best known as Brother Ali’s DJ, BK-One further establishes a name for himself on Rádio do Canibal with the help of beat-making buddy Benzilla and an all-star cast of guest MCs. A playful commingling of samba and bossa nova with a funky foundation help make one of the most unique hip-hop albums of the year.
Additionally, synthetic/organic electronica duo Air issues its most realized album to date, A Place to Bury Strangers releases a hard-hitting post-punk/new-wave sophomore effort, and a half-dozen other noteworthy artists make our list of honorable mentions. (more…)
Tags: A Place to Bury Strangers, Air, Astralwerks, Bellini, Benzilla, Betty Davis, BK-One, Black Thought, Blue Oriny, Brother Ali, Califone, Clean Feed, Dead Oceans, Haiku D'Etat, Horse the Band, Jason Stein, Joy Division, Light in the Attic, Murs, Mute, My Bloody Valentine, Oliver Ackermann, P.O.S, Raekwon, Rhymesayers, Slug, Sonic Youth, Temporary Residence, The Black Heart Procession, The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Vagrant
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009
A tentative lineup for Zorn Fest 2009 is posted; math metallists The Dillinger Escape Plan have another new drummer; rock cellist Helen Money just finished a new album; tour dates have been announced for Lymbyc Systym, the Alex Skolnick Trio, and the Extra Action Marching Band.
Read about this and more in our roundup. (more…)
Tags: Alex Skolnick Trio, Alison Chesley, Bar Kokhba, Carla Kihlstedt, Dan Rathbun, Erik Friedlander, Helen Money, Horse the Band, John Zorn, Ken Vandermark, Lymbyc Systym, Masada, Mats Gustafsson, Matthias Bossi, Peter Brotzmann, Secret Chiefs 3, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Sonore, Stolen Babies, Testament, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Dreamers, The Rivalry, Twelve Cups, Xiu Xiu
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