For the first edition of her new column Soundcheck, Donna-Claire explores the purposeful writing that anchors Dominic Fike's latest album Sunburn, following a misstep with his formal debut album.
| The Rap-Up: Week of July 10, 2023 | July 12, 2023 |
Donald Morrison's Rap-Up returns to highlight a fresh batch of new music including a vulnerable track from BFB Da Packman, part 3 of RXK Nephew rapping on the same beat for over 10 minutes & more.
| “I Don’t Want to Be Seen As A Rapper…I Want to Be Seen As A Human”: An Interview With Chester Watson | July 11, 2023 |
Ross Olson speaks to the POW rapper about reflecting on his career over a decade in, reconnecting with his father, the themes of his new album & more.
Evan Nabavian dives into the rapid growth of music soullessly created using Artificial Intelligence, which removes the creative aspect from the process entirely.
Son Raw speaks to Sen Dog about the dynamic of Cypress Hill, learning how to get better at touring, pleasing crowds and more.
| “When You’re Truly Dedicated to Your Art, You’re Not Gonna Stop”: An Interview With ascendant vierge | July 7, 2023 |
Michael McKinney speaks to the hardcore duo about metal & industrial influences, working together during COVID, French club music and more.
Sam Ribakoff's Ghost in the 404 column returns to highlight some of the best dance and electronic music from May featuring Big Voyage, Chino Amobi, RP Boo & more.
| The Rap-Up: Week of July 3, 2023 | July 4, 2023 |
Harley Geffner returns with the latest edition of his Rap-Up featuring a welcomed laidback performance from BabyTron & Certified Trapper, new street raps from Philly and more.
| More Fine Tunes From Terrace Martin | June 30, 2023 |
The multi-hyphenate artist's latest album, Fine Tune is a handful of solo tracks fleshed out by a who’s who of today’s nu jazz elite, Chris Daly writes.
Steven Louis speaks to G Perico about his new Gangsta Grillz mixtape, being a good driver, his relationship with the late Nipsey Hussle & more.
