R.I.P. Judy Tenuta: A Petite Flower Wilts At 72
The Love Goddess lays down her accordion after a life as a groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated and beloved standup demonstrating grace, power, and wise-cracking beauty (*it could happen)
Theon Cross (Sons Of Kemet) Shares “Wings” Single b/w Cover Of Aswad’s “Back To Africa”
A key figure in the London Jazz scene redefining the limitations of the tuba, the composer offers up a new 7-inch single prior to heading back on tour
PREVIEW: Darkest Hours 2 Group Exhibition @ Arch Enemy Arts [Philadelphia]
Over two-dozen visual artists contribute pieces for “a surreal celebration of artworks directly inspired by the night.”
Aesop Rock Animates 12,000 Hand-Drawn Selfies For “All The Smartest People” Video
The prolific wordsmith and all-around renaissance man tackles the visuals for the latest single off his Garbology project with producer, Blockhead
Billy Woods Releases Messiah Musik Collab, CHURCH w/”Pollo Rico” Video & Aethiopes Vinyl Drop
On an already overwhelming release day, the New York emcee/label owner throws his hat in the ring with a pair of noteworthy vinyl releases
Preview: David Welker – “Remnants and Passageways” @ Harman Projects [NYC]
The New York artist exhibits a dozen new bold surrealistic works that find him returning to his more painterly roots
Denzel Curry Drops “X-WING” Video Ahead Of ‘Melt My Eyez See Your Future: The Extended Edition’
New extended edition features a special version of the album performed live in one take with a 10-piece backing band
Wiki & Subjxct5 Announce ‘Cold Cuts’ Collab Mixtape / Share “My Life” Single
The Manhattan MC continues his prolific output by teaming up with the New Jersey producer for a brand new 18-song effort. Hear the first single now
PAVEMENT Offers Playlist of Every Song NOT Played On Their Tour So Far.
With the band making a habit of pulling out deep cuts on their North American reunion dates, this devolving list is set to update as the tour continues
Preview: Mona Superhero – The End of the Summer Series Portrait Show @ Mother Foucault’s Bookshop [PDX]
Portland’s queen of duct tape art presents a new collection featuring dozens of mini-portraits focused on area locals
Preview: 17th Annual BLAB! SHOW Group Exhibition @ Copro Gallery [Santa Monica]
A group show curated by Blab! Magazine founder, Monte Beauchamp, & featuring an assemblage of the new contemporary art world’s finest
Preview: The 10th Annual Moleskine Project @ Mesa Arts Museum [Mesa, AZ]
The 10th installment of the acclaimed group exhibition features more than 90 artists showcasing works utilizing their trusty sketchbooks as both canvas & inspiration