Before the lights went out: An interview with MAVI
MAVI and Josh Svetz discuss Let The Sun Talk, metaphysics, white fans at rap shows, and more.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 3: The origin story no one asked for
In 10 years No Bells will be written into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
eoy_2021: The List of Lists
Friends of the blog weigh in on their favorite sights, sounds, scents and more from 2021.
eoy_2021: Digicore takes shape
In 2021, digicore grew from its underground sprawl into a substantive genre. Here are 15 songs that set the tone.
eoy_2021: The year plugg took over
An online rap scene bloomed again in 2021. Here are some of the albums and singles that defined the new wave.
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.