'Synesthesia' is cool, innovative hip-hop with a cogent message.
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Music Review/Video Premiere: Free Radicals ‘No State Solution’ and ‘Dub for Besouro’
'No State Solution' is innovative, brisk, declarative, and supercharged.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert
Enjoy 53 live performances from four Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies from 2014 to 2017 (the 29th to 32nd) in this highly recommended (3.5 stars out of 4) Blu-ray version packed with 674 minutes of great material.
Read More »First Festival Sacramento 2018: Review (May 5, Tanzanite Park)
Hip-hop legends Blackalicious and punk rock sister duo Dog Party headlined Saturday's lineup at the fourth annual First Festival 2018 on May 5 in Sacramento, CA.
Read More »Music Review: No Name Hotel – ‘Tristan’ Is Wildly Eccentric and Superb
'Tristan' is innovative and extremely sui generis.
Read More »2019 Grammy Nominations: Women, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Lesser Known Artists
If the Grammy Awards refuse to evolve with the times, they might as well join the dinosaurs in extinction.
Read More »Music Review: Kachinga – ‘Sky Falling’ Melds Hip-Hop with R&B
'Sky Falling' is a good album. For the most part, the melodies are tantalizing.
Read More »Music Review: Agency – ‘Philosophies’ Exudes Polished Hip-Hop Tones
'Philosophies' is a strong album, full of infectious grooves and captivating vocal harmonies.
Read More »Music Review: H+ – ‘Hidden Dimensions’ Offers Cryptic, Minimalist Transhuman Music
'Hidden Dimensions' defines the analogous aesthetic doctrine that says the tighter the discipline of an art form, the more subjective the criteria of taste. In other words, if you’re into experimental, state-of-the-art sonic manipulation, then you will enjoy this album.
Read More »Music Review: Rebel ACA & French Monkey Wrench – ‘John Wayne’ Metes Out Creative Funky Hip-Hop
'John Wayne' is cool, fun, and stylish. The funky hip-hop melody is innovative enough to attract and maintain attention, while the lyrics imbue the tune with sardonic wit. After listening to 'John Wayne,' the forthcoming album should be worth the wait.
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