When I tell people I listen to hip hop they sometimes ask me what’s the difference between hip hop and rap, my answer is simple, there is no such thing as instrumental rap. When I was younger I would sayRead more…
Stan Bush – The Ultimate
You know who’s got The Touch? Stan Bush, that’s who. For the second consecutive album, Stan Bush has released a new version of his hit from the 1986 Transformers movie “The Touch”. The “Power Mix” featured here is a remixRead more…
Butch Walker – Eye of the Tiger
Butch Walker posted a link to this sweet, sweet cover on his blog. It’s easy to forget that Butch used to be the guitarist in a hair metal band. Dude can play. I love it when people post genre-swapped coversRead more…
Awol One – Collaborations Mixtape 1
Awol One of the legendary Shapeshifters crew has a new pay what you like mixtape available via bandcamp. Before I get int his music I have to mention that if you are on Instagram you should be following Awol’s InstagramRead more…
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch started in 1998 as an Off-Broadway production. Written by John Cameron Mitchell, with music by Stephen Trask,tThe show consisted of title character Hedwig (Mitchell) along her backing band “The Angry Inch” (incl. Trask) It wasRead more…
Minibosses – Brass
Video game cover music has become quite the sub genre. Type the name of a video game you like into YouTube’s search engine and there’s a good chance somebody’s got a video of themselves playing a tune from the soundtrack.Read more…
Slimkid3 & DJ Nu Mark
West coast hip hop veterans Slimkid3 formerly of the Pharcyde and DJ Nu Mark of Jurassic 5 have teamed up for a couple of releases. The first release was an EP titled Another Day Another Dollar which can be downloadedRead more…
Playlist Monday: Pick It Up
After such a downer playlist last week, it’s only fair to have something more upbeat this week. Enjoy!
Alestorm – Sunset on the Golden Age
Alestorm’s third and latest full-length “Sunset on the Golden Age” is not your average record. I don’t think there can be a genre of music more ridiculous than “Scottish Pirate Metal” (or “Bacon Powered Pirate Core” as their website claims).Read more…
Twenty Questions or Less with Kill Matilda
We sent Kill Matilda some questions via e-mail and they sent us their responses. Who are you and where are you from? We are Kill Matilda from the snowy northern wastelands of Canada! Why should anyone listen to your music?Read more…