Posts By Logan McMillen
Kindred the Family Soul – “Magic Happen” [Video]
The Philly-based neo-soul outfit Kindred the Family Soul is a truly spectacular husband and wife collaboration. Their latest video (to accompany the track “Magic Happen”) is directed by Matthew A. Cherry, and it cleverly illustrates their complex musicality and artistry…
Grieves and Budo – “Best of Me”
With vintage computer .wav samples, a smooth keyboard hook soaked in reverb, and a tastefully understated beat, Budo’s latest production on the track “Best of Me” (released by Rhymesayers via Soundcloud) perfectly melds with Grieves’ instantly recognizable refrains and intellectual…
Drake – “Trust Issues” (The Weeknd Remix)
On June 20, Drake released “Trust Issues” – the first track off his upcoming sophomore LP Take Care, which is due out Oct. 24 via Young Money Records. Everyone knows about the long standing relationship between The Weeknd and Drake, so…
Grieves and Budo’s Together/Apart Release Party and Interview
As Grieves took the stage with his trademark lip ring and wiry physique, I’m disappointed to say that what I most remember about his bare-knuckle, DIY, CD release performance with Budo…is the smell. A concoction of sickly sweet perfume, flavored…
VHS or Beta – “I Found a Reason”
As their name would suggest, VHS or Beta is a blast from the past, a place where hard bass, dizzying synth pads, and 909 claps and snaps reigned supreme. “I Found a Reason” is the first single off their fourthcoming…
Toadally Krossed Out – “Yakity Yak” [Stream]
To memorialize the life of the late great R&B singer Carl Gardner, Diplo’s latest Mad Decent apprentices–Toadally Krossed Out–have remixed Gardner’s most successful song “Yakity Yak”, adding their signature syncopated rhythms, 50’s vocal samples, distorted horn blasts, and (of course)…
Grieves – “On The Rocks” [Video]
Just a day after the Together/Apart release party in Minneapolis (expect review/interview soon), Grieves’ third single “On the Rocks” got its video debut on MTV. With a sea-sick chord progression, sing-a-long chorus, and huge throw-back production “On the Rocks” is…
Washed Out – “Amor Fati”
Hipsters the world over can rejoice because Washed Out has released a third single “Amor Fati” from his upcoming debut LP Within and Without, which is set to drop on July 12 via Sub Pop. The fluttering vocals, ping-pong echoes, and…
