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.
Ugly Portraits: An Interview With Backxwash
Jesse Taconelli interviews the Montreal rapper-producer about her new album I LIE HERE BURIED WITH MY RINGS AND MY DRESSES.
“Just Like Pain, Just Like Love”: Black Dresses Return
Allison Harris surveys the latest (and hopefully not last) record from Black Dresses.
A Homegrown Thing: An Interview With Big Jerm
Akash Pandey and Pittsburgh producer Big Jerm look back on the highs and lows of Wiz Khalifa’s Rolling Papers and the glory days of ID Labs.