Bells & Whistles, Vol. 2: dltzk szn
On the magic of dltzk’s Frailty, the rise of dariacore and some music writing I’m thankful for.
Izaya Tiji Paints Worlds With His Voice
Online enigma Izaya Tiji talks about freestyling entire songs, finding inspiration in visual art, coming up in Slayworld, and more.
The Banality of Anderson .Paak
Abe Beame goes in on Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic and the endless chill of American life.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 1: Pitchfork Haters
On Pitchfork critics getting beaten down, Channel 5’s trip to a Utah rap festival, and new music from YL, DJ Lucas, and RealestK.
How to Be a Popular Loner with Hyperpop Daily
Mano Sundaresan talks to the creator of the Instagram account Hyperpop Daily about SoundCloud lore, getting blocked by Playboi Carti and more.
Lost Files: An Interview With Z Money
Jack Riedy talks to Chicago rapper Z Money about his restaurant, writing songs in prison, advice from Gucci Mane and more.
Return of the Swag: Getting Silly with Soundcloud’s Up-and-Comers
Jude Noel explores the Myspace-era stylings of some of SoundCloud’s newest generation.
They Think We Ghetto: An Interview With Quadry
Caleb Catlin talks to Louisiana rapper Quadry about misconceptions of the South, homesickness and his latest album They Think We Ghetto.
A Day In The Lives Of Rx Papi And RXK Nephew
Millan Verma talks to Rochester rappers RXK Nephew and Rx Papi at their home in Georgia about conspiracy theories, God, ‘Slitherman Activated’ and much more.
That Time When Don Q Rapped Like He Belongs On Every Mt. Rushmore
On its fifth anniversary, Mano Sundaresan revisits the legendary A Boogie/Don Q Funk Flex freestyle.