Roisin Quinn’s Beauty From Ruins: Turning the Wreckage Into Art
What if the parts of your life you’re trying hardest to hide are the very things that make your art worth hearing? There’s a particular kind of honesty that...
Scottie the 3rd Brings the Vibe on RONDO – Live at Dark Horse
Can a record make you feel good, feel something, and still leave enough room for a little late-night mischief? Scottie the 3rd is betting on it. Some releases arrive...
Boys Noize’s “1 1 1”: The Run Never Ended
There’s a difference between having a moment and making the moment look small. Boys Noize has spent the better part of his career understanding that distinction,...
XHOSEN x Vince: The Quiet Pull of Plugg
Some rap demands the room. Plugg knows how to take over your headphones without asking for anybody’s attention. There’s a particular kind of late-night...
Breaking Down the Latest Boom-Bap and Alternative Hip-Hop Releases
Jump to: The modern musical landscape is shifting under the weight of digital saturation, yet these three artists demonstrate how to maintain clarity amidst the noise....
The Price of Wanting More
“Bought” is a loaded word in a culture that puts a price tag on almost everything. You can buy attention, rent an image, purchase access, and spend years...