Over the last couple of years, Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner has seen his profile grow both nationally and internationally. As a bassist, Bruner effortlessly manages a propulsive, throbbing, sensual funk and a delicate, passionate sensitivity in […]
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Interview: The Joy of Music Blogging: William Ruben Helms and His Devotion to a Lifestyle
In the five years that I’ve run The Joy of Violent Movement, I’ve conducted about 100 interviews, and as a result I’ve wound up growing quite used to the role of being an interviewer. But […]
Northside’s Innovation Festival Showcases the Latest in Technology and Beyond
Northside’s Innovation Festival Showcases the Latest in Technology and Beyond, by Natalie Hamingson While the Innovation portion of Northside Festival was aimed at the latest and greatest in technology, its appeal certainly wasn’t limited to […]
If you’ve been following me on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, you’d likely know that this week has been insanely busy for me, as i’ve been covering the Northside Festival in North Brooklyn with my dear […]
Comprised of Flynn Cock (drums), Kerley Cock (bass) and Murphy Cock (guitar), the Brisbane, Australia-based trio Bottlecock describe their sound on their Facebook Fan Page as “Big, loud, noisy, thrusty rock.” And as a result of […]
Born and raised in Montreal, QC and based in Brooklyn, Megadon has developed a reputation for being a jack of all trades, as he produces and records all of his own work, and even directs […]
I’ve been lucky enough to have seen quite a number of incredible things live and among the things I’ll likely remember for the rest of my life is this: the incredible New Orleans-based brass band, […]
A Q&A with The Harrow
Comprised of Vanessa Irena (vocals, synths and programming), Frank Deserto (bass, synth and electronics), Barrett Hiatt (synth, programming), and Greg Fasolino (guitar), the Brooklyn-based quartet of The Harrow can trace their beginnings to 2008 when the project […]
I have to admit that as a blogger, there is something about discovering new music and letting the world know about it, and then having others dig what I’ve dug is a unique pleasure – […]
As I’ve mentioned several times, I receive about 75-100 emails a day from PR firms, labels, artists and even band managers asking me to check out their band for the site. And as I go […]
My homey Abdul had posted this on Facebook earlier today, and when I finally had a chance to check it out, I realized that I had to share this with all of you – David […]
Still Corners and CHVRCHES at Webster Hall 6/17/13
Still Corners and CHVRCHES Webster Hall June 17, 2013 Interestingly, the Still Corners and CHVRCHES show at Webster Hall back in June marked the end of an insane period in which over the course of […]
Irish trio, Bell X1 has been around and releasing records quietly – at least Stateside – for a number of years; in fact, if i’m not mistaken I’ve seen some incredible live footage of them […]
After a discussion of old school hip hop with several Twitter followers, I had mentioned this track, the Young Black Teenager’s “Tap the Bottle.” I remember that Kid Capri used to play this one quite […]
