Most shrug John Mayer off as a egotistical pop has-been with a constant knack for terrible word choice for public consumption. And while some of that does hold truth, they should never let that cloud their musical judgment. Not only is Mayer an incredible guitarist (probably one of our generation’s best), but a talented composer… Continue reading
By this time it’s pretty much unacceptable to not know who Allen Stone is. Though I may have been late when I discovered him through a friend (who also uploaded this video. thank you Kiran.) a couple months back, he still remains one of the most talented singers I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing… Continue reading
While the whole world, including myself, has caught Adele fever after her colossal year, we’ve forgotten about Florence Welch and her equally as powerful voice. And though Florence’s album came out over six months after Adele’s, Florence still seemed to be overshadowed by her robust British counterpart. I wouldn’t necessarily say Florence is better, but… Continue reading
To discover the composer, singer and producer of this incredible song is in fact the meek, red haired young man you’re staring at was mind blowing to say the least. But even more striking is the composure of the video itself. From what seems to be an incredible long b-roll, the director chose this one… Continue reading
Always dug this video back when they’d play it on MTV. Even though I caught it years after it first premiered, this is an incredible song that will continue to be great no matter how many years go by. A bizarrely depressing song about the after effects of hard drug use never sounded so remarkable.… Continue reading
Much has been said about synthpop’s obsession with the 80s funk and ambience, but few acknowledge that the chillwave microgenre not only borrows from the weird, experimental decade, but engages with it. Toro y Moi’s heavy reverbs, distorted vocals and melancholy chords all create a soundscape of sad beauty—music to party to after a break-up,… Continue reading
Rarely are there ever songs great enough to capture the essence of that one particular mood. And with R&B in the crisis that it’s in now, it’s just damn near impossible. Don’t even get me started on the techno influence. Now that all the love’s being made in the club (thanks Usher), most people don’t… Continue reading
You may be surprised to hear that Common has a sensitive side. Wait – actually, I’m sure you were more surprised to hear that Common had anything but a sensitive side. Long before Drake was assaulting radio-waves with feather pillows, Common was doing the same with a less hip-pop sound. This track is my favorite… Continue reading
SBTRKT and Sampha need to just go ahead and do a whole album together because that’s where they’re both at their best. SBTRKT’s production is always on point, but with the noticeably powerful and unapologetic British sing-song voice Sampha possesses everything becomes congruent as if it was predestined. SBTRKT’s pulsating bass and hypnotic synths weave… Continue reading
No that’s not ?uestlove or Questlove or however you spell the funky drummer’s name. That’s Buddy Miles who provided the rhythm for major legends Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. But the man could also sing his big ‘fro off and he takes on the classic Neil Young ditty “Down by the River” on this hard… Continue reading