INTERVIEW: BAIO

Originally appeared on Thrillcall. You may know BAIO as one of the two Chrises of Vampire Weekend (BAIO plays bass). You also probably know some of his actor cousins, Scott Baio (Happy Days) or Steve Buscemi (Fargo, Reservoir Dogs). But when he began writing his newest LP, The Names, which was released last September, he wanted to set himself apart. Read our interview below to … Continue reading INTERVIEW: BAIO

Top 3 EPs of 2015: #3 – Future Visions by Favela

sawdustandgin: I learned about favelas, or Brazilian slums, when I saw City of God, and have learned even more by studying the street art scene in Rio. Neither paint a very positive picture of the communities. The EP, “Future Visions” by electronic artist Favela was one of the best of the year and rather than conjure despair, the music is actually quite hopeful.  What brings … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #3 – Future Visions by Favela