Author: will brennan

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LISTEN TO THIS RIGHT NOW: SNEAK PEAK OF RATKING’S //SO IT GOES//

    GRADE: A++++++++ Label: XL Recordings Ratking is a group from Nueva York that paints the scene of a Last Supper that Freddie Gibbs would throw with Death Grips n Chance the Rapper was tryna crash it because he couldn’t get on the guest list. It’s raw AY EFFF– it has some of the… Continue reading LISTEN TO THIS RIGHT NOW: SNEAK PEAK OF RATKING’S //SO IT GOES//

Hot Sugar//Made Man

  Nick Koenig aka Hot Sugar self-released his EP Made Man TODAY. It features a lot of artists we heard on his “Midi Murder” EP like Antwon, Lakutis, KOOL AD, and Chippy Nonstop. We even hear an extended version of “56k,” which was originally released on “Midi Murder.” Some of my favorite tracks feature new artists… Continue reading Hot Sugar//Made Man

Le1f//Tree House *_*

Khalif Diouf’s new album “Tree House” has a lot going on. The Dark Pop rapper features the work of some awesome producers like Shy Guy, Boody, The Drum, and DE, all of whom work a lot with ambient synthy textures that are defining the trends of today’s developing pop scene. Le1f rose to the spotlight… Continue reading Le1f//Tree House *_*

run the jewels//run the jewels

Artist: Run the Jewels Album: Run the Jewels Label: Fools Gold Records Track List: 1. Run The Jewels//2. Banana Clipper feat. Big Boi//3. 36″ Chain//4. DDFH//5. Sea Legs//6. Job Well Done feat. Until The Ribbons Break//7. No Come Down//8. Get It//9. Twin Hype Back feat. Prince Paul as Chest Rockwell//10. A Christmas Fucking Miracle Just… Continue reading run the jewels//run the jewels

san francisco//phono del sol “_”

I and WRMC’s creative directors Moss and Alan spent yesterday at Phono Del Sol Music and Food Festival. The Bay Bridged & Tiny Telephone gathered a bunch of bands to play at two stages in the Mission District’s Portero Del Sol park. The venue was great for two reasons: awesome people watching and great seating. The two… Continue reading san francisco//phono del sol “_”

sean nicholas savage // other life

Artist: Sean Nicholas Savage Album: Other Life Label: Arbutus Records After reading the Juliette and John’s amazing review of their experience on the roo ride I felt inspired to write a review of Sean Nicholas Savage’s new album Other Life. As I stated in one of my earlier reviews of his single “Lonely Woman,” Sean Nicholas Savage’s unique… Continue reading sean nicholas savage // other life

philly punk show adventures “_”

  Last week I talked about Philly’s Roots Picnic Music Festival, where thousands gather to see some big, and rising, artists in the music scene. This week, I’ve decided to go off the beaten track to tell you guys about Philly’s punk scene. You might think that Philly’s punk scene is strictly local, but it… Continue reading philly punk show adventures “_”

root§ picnic day ∞ *_*

It’s been a week since I attended the Roots Picnic Music Festival in the city of brotherly love. Funny enough, I went with my brother Finn. We had some good bonding time; however, our peaceful coexistence was often put to the test due to the sweltering heat, shitty living conditions, and limited financial funds. But… Continue reading root§ picnic day ∞ *_*

Charli XCX // True Romance “_”

Artist: Charli XCX Album: True Romance Label: IAMSOUND Release Date: April 16 Grade: A Genre: blog pop* Key tracks: “Set Me Free – Feel My Pain,” “Cloud Aura – ft. Brooke Candy,” “Lock You Up,” “You – Ha Ha Ha” The first time I listened to Charli XCX was during one of my Nyghte Myoozik… Continue reading Charli XCX // True Romance “_”

Chance the Rapper // Acid Rap “_”

    Artist: Chance the Rapper Album: Acid Rap Label: $ave Money Release Date: April 30 Grade: A- Genre: Acid Rap Key tracks: “Cocoa Butter,” “Acid Rain,” “Lost” Although high school was not the best of times, they were interesting times for me as an awkward adolescent. Many reasons lead me to say this, but one… Continue reading Chance the Rapper // Acid Rap “_”