The Crystal Method were one of the most ostensible bands of the 90s producer boom. They made densely layered electronic music palatable to the masses, so much so that their old songs are seen today as caricatures of the genre.…
Continue Reading →With the smashing success of music based video games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero, many people are looking for the next logical step in instrumental gaming. Though we've been holding out hope for "Marching Band" and some sort…
Continue Reading →With an aggressive yet upbeat sound, Baltimore's Double Dagger assaulted our ears with unhinged drive through two albums and a slew of EP releases since the band's formation in 2002. A sound labeled 'post-punk' could mean almost anything, so rather…
Continue Reading →Do you find that tune from Tetris twisting and turning in your brain all day? Does the music of Metroid make you want to move your feet? Sure you're probably a video game addict, but there's nothing wrong with getting…
Continue Reading →If you're any what of a beat head, you know all about 1992's Brasilintime, a history-making documentary film by hip-hop photographer B+ linking old-school percussion legends with beatmakers of our time like Madlib and Cut Chemist, shot around Sao Paulo.…
Continue Reading →We have to admit to being pretty smitten with both the LEGO Indiana Jones and Star Wars titles for our video game console of choice, but our Fanboy aspirations extend further than the world of cinematic nostalgia. Rock Band has…
Continue Reading →We began singing the praises of Dust La Rock earlier in the week but little did we know that this monster had already been created. The stellar graphic design alter ego of Joshua Prince has plenty of friends in high…
Continue Reading →Back in January, LA's Gallery1988 paid tribute to the Beastie Boys with Under the Influence, a group show featuring Beasties-influenced art by Alex Pardee, Dave Flores, Jim Mahfood, Mear One, Tristan Eaton and more. Today, the gallery made available three…
Continue Reading →When Dub Side of the Moon came out, love for a classic album resurged at its makeover. A mash-up idea taken to the next level, the concept caught on quick and it was on for the Easy All-Stars and another…
Continue Reading →British producer Bonobo first made waves at the tender age of 18, when his first record, Animal Magic, had the down-tempo scene buzzing. His compositions landed him in the big leagues a year later when Ninja Tune picked him up.…
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