Monthly Archives: July 2009

Found: Trailer for the Gaslamp Killer’s “My Troubled Mind” EP

Here’s a “trailer” for the Gaslamp Killer’s My Troubled Mind EP, which drops August 4 on Brainfeeder/Alpha Pup.

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Found: Brother Ali’s “Good Lord” video

New video from Brother Ali, from the recently released The Truth Is Here EP. YouTube – Brother Ali – Good Lord.

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Nosaj Thing’s July shows

I already noted that Nosaj Thing is touring this month as part of Glitch Mob’s “More Voltage” run. However, he’s also performing some shows on his own. Expect him to fulfill spot dates throughout 2009 unless he manages to pull … Continue reading

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Found: Koushik’s “Tell Me What You See”

Last week, Stones Throw affiliate Rappcats.com posted a new mix by Koushik, Tell Me What You See. According to the site, it’s “inspired by film noir using samples pulled from Stones Throw & Now-Again.” The download link seems to have … Continue reading

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Found: DJ Krush scores “First Squad”

DJ Krush, who hasn’t released a new album in five years, recently completed the soundtrack to First Squad: The Moment of Truth, a new anime that just premiered at the Moscow International Film Festival (where it won a special prize). … Continue reading

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Found: Kidrobot Grateful Bear 8-Inch

Found this on the Kidrobot site. It’s an “ice-cold” player designed by A-Trak and Dust La Rock. Proceed with caution. .

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Solillaquists of Sound tour dates

Orlando husband-and-wife-and-husband-and-wife team Solillaquists of Sound have announced the first of what will undoubtedly be several tours for their forthcoming album, No More Heroes.

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Doomtree on tour

Minneapolis collective Doomtree — Sims, Mike Mictlan, Cecil Otter, Dessa and producers Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak– are heading out on the road next week. The tour won’t feature P.O.S., who is currently performing on the Warped Tour (more on that … Continue reading

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“Beat Dimensions Vol. 2″ on deck

Dutch DJs, producers and beat aficionados Cinnaman and Jay Scarlett (pictured above with Flying Lotus) have issued two EP episodes from their forthcoming compilation Beat Dimensions Vol. 2 since May. Now the complete CD version of Beat Dimensions Vol. 2 … Continue reading

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Kosha Dillz lands Duck Down deal, new tour

Among the many reports of this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam, few noted that underground vet Kosha Dillz won the station’s freestyle battle, which was held on a side stage. “I won the hot 97 battle this past week and … Continue reading

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Glitch Mob’s “More Voltage” tour

Glitch Mob, like so many DJ collectives, is primarily a touring outfit, so we’re used to seeing the West Coast group’s name on sundry festival bills. But the upcoming “More Voltage” tour has a few surprises. First, audiences will get … Continue reading

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Anti-Pop Consortium’s “Fluorescent Black”

After announcing its reunion in 2007, Anti-Pop Consortium has finished its fourth album, Fluorescent Black. Set for release via Big Dada on October 13, the disc arrives just in time for the equilibrium-disturbers’ performance at All Tomorrow’s Parties NY, as … Continue reading

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The Wrap Up: The end of the beginning

Selling out or selling in?: Pirate Bay becomes latest torrent site to go legit (wired.com) Q-Tip finally able to legally issue Kamaal the Abstract (hiphopdx.com) Tanya Morgan’s Von Pea and Donwill contribute to “The Daily Show” (hiphopdx.com) Drake signs with … Continue reading

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Vibe’s demise

The apparent collapse of Vibe Media Group, and the end of Vibe magazine, is something less than a surprise. Rumors have circulated for months that Vibe may fold at any moment. The same rumors shadow every major newspaper and magazine, … Continue reading

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