Aaron Sorkin helms a fine film that thoroughly misses the point, but in the absence of another big-budget ensemble telling, the Chicago 7’s musical legacy offers some interesting perspectives on that radical moment in American history.
Read MoreOn new single “25,” Melbourne muso Albert Salt patiently builds a skittish wave of irresistible, dance-ready angst.
Read MoreOK Computer has long been hailed as Radiohead’s most prescient project, but few albums encapsulate the political malaise of the moment quite like their largely unheralded Bush-era statement – 2003’s Hail To The Thief.
Read MoreThe best laid plans of mice and men often go astray, and it can sometimes seem unfair, but for jazz pianist David Dower, bassist Luke Fowler and drummer Matt Fisher, the happenstance that took them to Bulgaria changed their lives in ways as wonderful as they were unimaginable.
Read MoreIt was one of the most lowkey MMF’s in years, but the vibrations were nothing but positive at the 29th instalment of one of Australia’s longest running festivals.
Read MoreNayla Savannah found her voice in high school, but it wasn’t until she made it to Bixby – a small neighbourhood in Long Beach, California – that her vision truly started to crystallise. We talk creative beginnings, artistic evolution and the hustles that colour her whirlwind musical journey!
Read MoreIn the final instalment of our extensive Paul’s Boutique breakdown, we’re dedicating an entire piece to the nine-part, twelve-minute closing track. Bouillabaisse, anybody?
Read MoreIn the second instalment of our three-part Paul’s Boutique breakdown, we’re diving deeper into the singular sampledelic sound of a hip-hop classic! This part covers “Hey Ladies” through to “Ask For Janice,” and continues in ‘The B-Boy Bouillabaisse Breakdown’.
Read MoreA classic unappreciated in its time, Paul’s Boutique is an intricate exhibition of true production prowess. Built almost entirely from samples, the Dust Brothers-produced record is kaleidoscopic, psychedelic and deeply referential. This week, we’re breaking down the samples on the “Sgt. Pepper of hip-hop.”
Read MorePoor Righteous Teachers are one of the wisest trios to ever rock the mic. Their debut album, Holy Intellect, helped put Trenton on the map and kickstarted their own hot streak of Afrocentric jams. In honour of their brief-yet-consistent career, we’re breaking down the samples on PRT’s classic debut!
Read MoreIn this, the introduction to our comprehensive breakdown of the famous Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilation, we explain the history behind the series and look at two unofficial 12” releases that preceded it.
Read MoreIn part one of our Ultimate Breaks and Beats breakdown, we’re looking at instalments 501 through 505. It’s just the beginning!
Read MoreIn part two of our Ultimate Breaks and Beats breakdown, we’re looking at instalments 506 through 510. Now we’re getting somewhere!
Read MoreIn part three of our Ultimate Breaks and Beats breakdown, we’re looking at instalments 511 through 515. We’re in the thick of it!
Read MoreIn part four of our Ultimate Breaks and Beats breakdown, we’re looking at instalments 516 through 520. Not long to go now!
Read MoreIn part five of our Ultimate Breaks and Beats breakdown, we’re looking at instalments 521 through 525. After we wrap up the initial five-part breakdown, we’re going to look back at the compilation series as a whole!
Read MoreThe breakdown is nearly complete, but what have we learned? A whole lot. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers underpinning our sampling odyssey and talk about the main players that broke ahead in the influential 25-instalment compilation series!
Read MoreWho are the Juice Crew? It’s not comprehensive, but “The Symphony” seems a good place to start: a classic 1988 posse cut featuring some of the greatest emcees to ever rock a mic. In this piece, we look at the recording of the Marley Marl masterpiece and ease into our Juice Crew article series!
Read MoreBefore Masta Ace was a dextrous emcee with a love of concept albums, he was a young kid trying to get ahead alongside his Cold Chillin’ colleagues. With invaluable assists from Marley Marl, Mister Cee and DJ Steady Pace, he released his astute and earnest debut, Take A Look Around, in 1990.
Read MoreKool G Rap has inspired some of the greatest emcees of all time, and is often given that designation himself. Despite this, he’s never really been a mainstream staple. In honour of G Rap’s contributions to the craft, we’re breaking down his 1995 solo debut, which found him exploring the subgenre he’d helped create: mafioso rap.
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