Billie Jean Played On Nothing But A Spring Door Stopper
I can’t believe this is a thing but Beeble played Billie Jean using a spring door stopper for every instrument.
PremRock & Fresh Kils - Shelf Life
New York rapper PremRock and Toronto producer Fresh Kils stay fresh on their collab EP, Shelf Life. When I think of Fresh Kils, I still remember the first video I ever saw of him – doing his Price is Right routine and it still gives me goosebumps. But PremRock was a new name for me. …
The Professionals (Oh No & Madlib) are back with a new album
Madlib and Oh No join forces again as The Professionals with a new album out in January.
Behringer releases a TB-303 clone called the TD-3
The analog bass line synthesizer isn’t an official clone of the 303 but there are plenty of similarities and it costs just $150.
DJ Manipulator - The Soviet Tape
One of your favourite DJ’s favourite DJs drops a new project called The Soviet Tape, dedicated to the USSR.
Gould '72 - HOMEVIDEO
Gould ’72, formerly All These Fingers, keeps things lo-fi and candid with HOMEVIDEO. You remember All These Fingers, right? Well, that’s not his alias anymore. And it hasn’t been for months. We now know him as Gould ’72 and his music has shifted away from that warped lo-fi hip hop we all loved so much. …
We Asked 6 People What Black Music Meant To Them. Here's What They Said.
In a collaboration with Bedford’s Power In Discussion, we conducted a survey on black music and what it meant to people.
Leftover Links: Record Label Releases 2
Leftover Links is back with some more releases from Illect Recordings and Jakarta Records.
Happy 7th Birthday, Sampleface!
Sampleface is 7 years old today! These birthdays come round so quickly. It’s been 7 years since I officially launched Sampleface. A lot has changed in that time and I say it every year but, I want to thank everyone who has helped me with this blog over the years. I feel like I repeat …
Raging Moses - Talk To Me
Colorado rapper Raging Moses raps over the dreamiest beat you’ll hear all week for new single “Talk To Me”. With a name like Raging Moses, you wouldn’t expect a song of this nature. But this might be the best use of the phrase “never judge a book by its cover”. For those who don’t know, …