Considering my previously scathing dissertation on #1 fanaticism displayed at The Antlers live show last year, I find myself in the difficult position of being whole-heartedly obsessed with their new album, Burst Apart, but not crossing the boundary into “that guy” territory.  For the purposes of this post I’m choosing to let loose with my profound love of The Antlers on the premise that my unabashed raving online is nowhere near as intrusive or annoying as being in the presence of an intoxicated and overzealous front-row-fan who is on the verge of forcefully climaxing through denim. Continue Reading

Sean Daley has been rapping under the moniker “Slug” for over two decades.  Joined by Rhymesayer’s prevalent DJ/producer/beat-maker extraordinaire Anthony Davis (aka. “Ant”), the duo has authored an anthology packed tight with angry women playing hostess to Slug’s sloppy, drunken antics and an even tighter fan base hanging on every lyric.  Consistently drawing content from sexual exploitation, terrible personal relationships, and the greater Minneapolis area, Atmosphere has forged its reputation and painted it gold. Continue Reading

It’s never too early to pass judgment and make much warranted recommendations on this year’s offerings to date.  Despite some solid offerings, there are no albums on the market that have sealed a place in history as far as I’m concerned.  However, these ten albums bare the fruit of both (relatively) old and (relatively) new musicians and are worth a tasting. Continue Reading

APRIL 2011

1. Panda Bear | You Can Count On Me
2. Ghostface Killah | Troublemakers (feat. Raekwon, Method Man and Redman)
3. Lupe Fiasco | Out Of My Head (feat. Trey Songz)
4. The Weeknd | House of Balloons – Glass Table Girls
5. Justice | Civilization Continue Reading