As Pyramid Vitra, Baton Rouge native Hal Williams was a founding member of Odd Future, rapping over Matt Martians’ beats in the group the Jet Age Of Tomorrow. He’s always been a prolific force outside those confines too, particularly of late: four solo albums since 2017, plus another under his Red Bag persona and yet […]
Tobacco & Trent Reznor – "Babysitter"
Black Moth Super Rainbow leader Tom Fec has not released a solo album under his Tobacco alias since 2016’s Sweatbox Dynasty, but the man has remained busy in the interim, releasing projects including the rarities collection Ripe & Majestic, a full-length album with Aesop Rock under the name from Malibu Ken, and a random Eric […]
New Video: Amine Ft. Young Thug “Compensating” | Rap Radar
Bubbly anyone? Amine compensates for his wrong doings in the video to his Young Thug-featured track. Directed by Jack Begert, the grainy clip draws inspiration from screenwriter Wes Anderson and his classic films. From The Royal Tenenbaums to The Grand Budapest Hotel, Amine hits the outdoor tennis courts, indulges in baguettes and bubbly out on […]
New Video: Locksmith “Vaccine” | Rap Radar
Dose from Locksmith Locksmith has found the cure with his new single and its accompanying visual. Accompanied lyrics in Arabic, the Bay Area lyricist takes a stroll through the park with yet another thought-provoking ditty. Listen up and read along.
New Video: Jay Worthy, Shlohmo Ft. Krayzie Bone “Ride” | Rap Radar
Watch and ride along. Still riding along to ‘Till The Morning, Jay Worthy and producer Shlohmo premiere the EP’s latest video featuring Krayzie Bone. Sans the featured artists, the visualizer depicts a series of vintage films, shows and footage to accompany the stand-out collaboration.
New Video: Stokley Ft. Snoop Dogg “Vibrant” | Rap Radar
Roll bounce. Stokley’s rolling with Snoop Dogg in the vibrant video to his latest single. The track is from his forthcoming album Sankofa, due later this year. As the Fountain Valley Skating Center opens its doors Black up, the Mint Condition frontman hits the skating rink with a bevy of ladies on wheels under strobe […]
New Video: BlocBoy JB “Do What I Do” | Rap Radar
Bitch it’s real over fakes. Others do what they do thanks to BlocBoy JB and his new single and video. Produced by Cartoon, the Memphis rapper relishes on his come up, fame, and influence while hitting the streets with his entourage. Do what you do, but Blocboy does it better.
Read Nick Cave's Tips on How to Rise Above Writer's Block
Nick Cave detailed his process for overcoming writer’s block in his latest Red Hand Files post. The songwriter — answering the fan question, “What do you do when the lyrics just aren’t coming?” — examined how many musicians misdiagnose their own slow pace as a blanket lack of inspiration. “In my experience, lyrics are almost […]
New Video: Stokley Ft. Snoop Dogg “Vibrant” | Rap Radar
Roll bounce. Stokley’s rolling with Snoop Dogg in the vibrant video to his latest single. The track is from his forthcoming album Sankofa, due later this year. As the Fountain Valley Skating Center opens its doors Black up, the Mint Condition frontman hits the skating rink with a bevy of ladies on wheels under strobe […]
Watch Ben Gibbard Cover John Fogerty's 'Centerfield' Before Mariners Opening Day
If you know anything about Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard beyond his music, you know that he’s a diehard Seattle Mariners fan. If you don’t, then have a look at how he thinks the team will do this season in our 2020 MLB preview. What does that have to do with anything? Well, Gibbard participated […]