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Justin Vernon Talks About Calling It Quits With Bon Iver
Justin Vernon’s first two projects under Bon Iver were nothing short of stellar. But with anything special, especially in music, there comes a time where creative progression might be hindered by fame and high expectations. Something that Mr. Vernon is…
Marijuana Deathsquads – Tamper, Disable, Destroy [Mixtape]
Marijuana Deathsquads is the latest group to come from the crew of musicians who worked together on the still-great Gayngs releases. That means you can hear contributions from an absolute boatload of rappers and musicians, including but not limited to members…
The 20 Worst Hipster Bands, According To LA Weekly
LA Weekly published their list of 20 Worst Hipster Bands, which is sure to be the ultimate troll blog post for the next few days. And with any well-thought-out troll comes a heated discussion on the merits of said post.…
Oddisee – Odd Renditions [Remix EP]
Remember that Oddisee remix from last week that found him reworking and rapping over Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar”? Well, as promised, it appears on the rapper-producer’s newly released and free EP, Odd Renditions. The four-track project features Oddisee rapping on…
Bon Iver – “Towers”
It goes without saying, Bon Iver’s music is perfect for film. Our first idea of what Bon Iver would sound like over a truly expansive cinematic experience was with single “Holocene“, thanks to filmmaker Nabil Elderkin. Today Nabil takes a…
Coachella Announces Its 2012 Lineup
I know this is up for debate, but Coachella has proven itself as the music festival of music festivals here in the United States, and this year they are going to try and kill it for two weekends. To begin…
Telling The Story: A Look Into Noteworthy Concept Albums
Normally this time of year, you’re subjected to an endless array of “best of” lists — best albums, dopest mixtapes, breakout artists, etc. This list is a little different, though. Two weeks ago, The Roots released undun, the group’s first…
Bon Iver – “Hinnom, TX” (BeachesBeaches Remix)
In the last 12 months, Bon Iver has been exposed to even more people who can’t pronounce his name properly. With his appearances on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and the subsequent release of his self-titled sophomore album, he became…
Bon Iver – “Babys” (MOTHS Remix)
MOTHS‘ re-working of Bon Iver‘s “Babys” is exactly what we like to see in a remix. Don’t mess with the best parts (in this case the hypnotic piano and Justin Vernon’s pristine vocals), add your own spin (a lush, lifelike…
