Parker Saves the Day! aka Mike Lightz joins legions of underground rappers that discuss anxiety and depression openly. But “Island” is the antidote to those afflictions, featuring calm, smooth production. Source: SoundCloud / Parker Saves The World! Continue reading
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Blessed by vōx
Photo credit: Parker Day Originally appeared on LA Weekly. To attend a vōx performance is an experience that’s as close to seeing an angel as is possible in this lifetime. She always appears in all white, with a sheer veil shrouding her body and often the stage as well. At her show at the Standard this week, you’ll probably find fans emulating her with their … Continue reading Blessed by vōx
Curtis Roach leaves it all on the table about his struggles with anxiety, and he also left the tip. Continue reading
Plain English bounces with each of Rainer + Grimm’s beats for the supremely catchy “Talk of the Town.” Continue reading
There are so many disparate parts of this track to love, and it’s impressive that they work together so well. Also, I have yet to meet a Soundcloud rapper that doesn’t love Dragon Ball Z. Source: SoundCloud / okay(K) Continue reading
If you were really affected by the Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle soundtrack, then you probably know at least one Lexicon song. This year the record where that track appears, Youth is Yours, turns 15; to celebrate the anniversary, the band has re-released the LP with remasters of each track. Lexicon has also launched a new website that details the history of the band, … Continue reading
Let blackwave. guide your excursion to outer space, and don’t worry–they’ll bring the stars to you. Continue reading
Kahiem Rivera wrote his new EP while recovering from a near-death experience
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Surviving a near-death experience isn’t always sunshine and roses. Kaheim Rivera had to recover for months after being hit by a car, and even after that, he struggled to reclaim his old sense of normalcy. He wrote many songs in this idle time – the new Be Quiet EP may be the first in a series … Continue reading Kahiem Rivera wrote his new EP while recovering from a near-death experience
Matthew Chaim always was able to wriggle his way into my head through his earworms like “Vanilla Ways” and now “Passion Soda.” Use this tune as an injection of inspiration in your own life. Source: SoundCloud / Matthew Chaim Continue reading
Right your mind with QNA’s soothing jazz flows. They just put out a six-track EP called XII, which you can hear in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / QNA Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 