In this piece originally published to Jaap van der Doelen's Substack, he revisits and reminisces on some of Amp Fiddler's most legendary contributions to Detroit's funk scene.
An Interview With Matmos December 19, 2023
Michael McKinney speaks to the experimental/electronic duo about the importance of albums as works of art, creating complete albums out of a washing machine and plastic, the difference between music and noise, and more.
For the latest edition of The Rap-Up, Harley Geffner goes long about the presumed Milwaukee artist Durkalini, his pluggnb instincts and his sharp, creative raps about the street life.
In honor of the 10 year anniversary of the late DJ Rashad's influential footwork album Double Cup, Michael McKinney speaks to his close collaborator DJ Spinn about pushing the genre to mainstream attention, where he sees the album's influence popping up today and more.
For the latest edition of Set Piece, Miguelito explores the harsh criticism of keepers, Edson Álvarez working to save Mexico's national team, and the elite finishing ability of Lautaro Martinez and more.
Steven Louis speaks to the Oakland emcee about the difficulty of promoting her new album Another Summer Night while grieving, navigating Oakland's gentrification, going to therapy and more.
Michael McKinney delivers the latest edition of Slam on the CDJ, highlighting the best DJ sets of the past month from James Holden, Laksa, Objekt and more.
Donna-Claire speaks to the New York emcee about his latest album 14K Figaro reflecting his journey & patterns of destructive behaviour, rapping as a necessity, and more.
A short Rap Up dedicated to the latest posthumous verse from Drakeo -- alongside SaysotheMac and Ralfy the Plug
A Tribe Called Ja Morant December 7, 2023
Alan Chazaro delivers a look back at the Memphis marauder’s rookie season in the form of a highlight mixtape.