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Bandcamp Artist of the Week
This week we discuss Denver folk artist Abe Abraham and his EP West of West.
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Bandcamp Artist of the Week
This week we discuss the Brooklyn electro pop artist Club Girls and her single I Can Do A Lot b/w Fly Ready.
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This week we focus on Pig Food Records artist The Nothing (Dezmatic, Dood Computer, Mic Lanny, Shyste).
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Aesop Rock with Edison and Dark Time Sunshine at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza, NYC, 8/3/2012
Aesop Rock’s been one of the biggest names in indie-ground hip-hop for over a decade and with good reason. A diverse but consistent catalog, inimitable style and growth as an artist has inspired legions of fans to remain loyal while constantly scooping up new listeners along the way. The first time I caught Aesop live happened to be my first live show after moving to New York, an August 2004 Who’s America? voter-drive hosted by Chuck D that was headlined by El-P, Camu Tao and a John Kerry mask-wearing Rock. The last time I saw his set was promoting his None Shall Pass album in early September 2007. After storage company Collegeboxes had lost everything I needed for college, Rock’s performance was a momentary moment of fun in a stressful, irritating...
Our Interview with Station: She’s the closest thing real life has to Jessica Rabbit.
I recently had the tremendous fortune to see hot New York rockers Station open for Vince Neil one snowy night in Connecticut. With their galvanizing showmanship and technical wizardry as musicians, they successfully combine 80s metal traditions with a modern sincerity that makes for a must-see show. I sat down, stood up, and sat down again with lead singer Patrick and guitarist Chris about their music and to settle the score on a few long-standing hard rock questions.
SYFFAL: You guys state that rock and roll is more than a music to you, it’s a culture. I’ve heard it called everything from an “art” to a “lifestyle,” how do you feel it’s like a...
Stop Sleeping - My New York Underground Summer Vacation
Oh, October. You are such a chilly month. While you're superior in every way to your older and uglier sister September, your gradually colder shoulder makes one weep for the sweet embrace of the season gone-by. While I love Halloween as much as the next Butterfinger-enthusiast, no time of year makes me happier than summer. With the air getting dramatically colder immediately following Labor Day weekend this year (thanks Obama) losing the beautiful gradual transition period has made me wistful as I recall all the great shows I saw this season. New York Underground Hip-Hop was at its finest and in full effect, so walk with me hand-in-hand as we stroll down memory turnpike.
YC the Cynic Fall FWD Release Party 3/1/11 - Southpaw
Setting my...
Our Interview with Grind Time Now: The crowd was very responsive and positive
From street corners to Scribble Jam, the world of rap battling has had quite the evolution over the past 30 years. From the origins of MCs out performing each other to the heights of international media outlets, the niche’s fanbase is as big and dedicated as ever. One of the organization blazing the trail is Grind Time Now who’ve extended their platform from popular events and YouTube features to a featured stage at this past year’s Rock the Bells tour. I had to chance to catch-up with Grind Time staples and rap battle veterans Madd Illz and Parable about Grind Time’s latest endeavor.
SYFFAL: How did Grind Time Now and Rock the Bells...
Murs at Music Hall of Williamsburg 10/15/11
There are few absolutes in the world of indie rap: 1) You will never need to pay tax at the merch booth, 2) the CD-R format will NEVER die, and 3) Murs will always be on tour with an entirely different stage show than when you saw him last. Whether you've seen him in a group setting with Living Legends or Felt, or at a festival like Paid Dues or Sound Set, chances are you've seen Murs live and are better off for it. I've seen him over the years backed by everyone from Digital Underground's Shock G to 9th Wonder and each performance has been memorable. It's with this decade-long dependability streak in-tact that I ventured to Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg to catch Murs one fateful Saturday night.
Seeing Murs...
