The music players that never hit the heights of the iPod
The iPod is dead. Well, to new customers. And so are these music players that could never compete.
Vangelis (1943–2022)
RIP Vangelis.
Gabriel Garzón-Montano's Player Plus Sessions with Fender
Who’s doing it like Gabriel Garzón-Montano right now? The musician played three tracks off his incredible album Agüita for Fender’s Player Plus Sessions.
Ted Gioia on the state of contemporary music
‘A new report came out today on the state of contemporary music. But the only thing new is the report. When it comes to the actual music preferred by consumers, old songs are winning every battle.’
Ahwlee – FTRS
Solid new album from one of the best right now.
Berzingue's house mix for Juno Daily
‘The goal was to escape with the music, which is reflected in the sound.’
My neck, my back, Kendrick is coming back!
That’s it—that’s the post.
Jazz at 100 Hour 68: John Coltrane – The Final Act (1961–1967) (MIX)
An hour isn’t nearly enough time to fit in John Coltrane’s greatest works from the last 6 years of his life but WTJU gave it a shot.
The Madlib Carnival Series feat. Pete Rock (J.Rocc Set)
There’s never a bad time for the Bad Kid and The Chocolate Boy Wonder.
Aria Jay – When the Sun Comes Up
New single from Aria Jay. Out on all digital platforms. Stream it on Spotify below.
'Grime Stories' is a new exhibition showcasing the spaces, places, and faces behind the genre
Opening this summer at the Museum of London, Grime Stories will focus on grime’s early days in East London in the early 2000s.
Afriqua's five-part series on the Principles of Black Music
Come get your soul education.
This fan-made Jamiroquai documentary chronicles the band's journey
Cars, the environment, paparazzi, acrimonious personnel changes, snowboarding, and millions in record sales. This is the story of Jamiroquai.
Karl-Beats – Beat Tape One
Sometimes, you need a beat tap without any fluff or grand concept.
RIP Gajah
‘Gajah had the talent to be one of the best battle rappers of all time and while he did show and prove in so many ways, he used his talent to talk about things in his music few others did.’
A research article on the influence of anime on grime music
out references within the music, Warren points to the similarities of ‘coldness’ of the Black working class, living on the periphery of society.
Chipmunks On 16 Speed - Sludgefest
I always wondered what The Chipmunks sounded like slowed down. Now I wish I could forget.
Mike Masnick flags racial bias in calls to change sampling copyright law
Mike was spitting and he did not miss.
Naomi Overo on the cultural importance of sampling in preserving legacies
‘Music is inseparable from history, existing as a continuous art created to serve generations to come, both as a form of entertainment and a source of inspiration.’