Monthly Archives: August 2014

Klangkarussell Speak On The Evolution of Dance Music, New EP, & More

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At first glance Austrian DJ-producer duo, Klangkarussell, look like just another European based electronic dance music act that produces house, techno, or anything that is relevant to beats-per-minute. Admittedly, those were my thoughts prior to viewing their intriguing live Rock … Continue reading

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Respect The Shooter: Places + Faces Speak On Photographing Kanye West, Jay Electronica, M.I.A., & More

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Places + Faces, the London-based music and lifestyle photography collective began as a way of fending off boredom. A little over a year ago, during a trip to New York, Places + Faces founder, Ciesay decided to just pick up … Continue reading

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Life+Times Premiere: denitia and sene “the nude” (MSSL CMMND Remix)

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denitia and sene, a music duo hailing from Brooklyn, partnered with MSSL CMND (Chad Hugo of the Neptunes and Daniel Biltmore) for a pepped up remix of “the nude.” Sticking true to their lyrics in a figurative sense (“We both … Continue reading

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Moses Sumney Discusses Growing Buzz and Unique Style

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One of the more intriguing up-and-coming artists in 2014 has been Moses Sumney. Though his exposure had been limited to a couple live performance videos floating around the web and some Soundcloud recordings, the 23-year-old LA-resident, singer, and self-taught guitarist offered … Continue reading

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Nicholas Payton Talks Latest Album “Numbers,” Black American Music, and More

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In the liner notes of his latest album, Numbers, multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton states, “I wanted to leave space for the listener to think, or for cats to play, sing or rap over it.” The open-ended approach makes for a funky, … Continue reading

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On The Run Tour: Los Angeles

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Photo Credit: Rob Hoffman, Mason Poole

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Photographer Sam Polcer’s Talks “New York Bike Style”

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Sam Polcer has always been infatuated by bicycles – and it al stemmed from the very first BMX Diamondback that his parents bought him years ago. Recently, he launched a book, aptly entitled New York Bike Style , showcasing the … Continue reading

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K Camp Speaks On Growth, “Cut Her Off,” and Club Music

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Setbacks and obstacles can either better prepare a person to face future adversity or deter them from continuing their pursuit of something meaningful. In the case of Atlanta-based rapper K Camp, what didn’t kill his aspirations only made him stronger. … Continue reading

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Tuskegee Music: A “Minority” Movement in Dance Music

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“Tuskegee is not about race, it is about heritage: the concept being born out of the realization that Seth [Troxler] and The [Martinez] Bros shared very similar backgrounds and taste, despite being raised in different places and from different ethnic … Continue reading

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