Two Pennies for a Thought: An Evening w/Saul Williams @ Town Hall [Seattle]
The legendary slam poet/actor/author/musician/artist returns to seattle to promote his new poetry book,US(a.), & upcoming multi-media project, Martyr Loser King
Music
Straight From The Swamp: Black Lips Live @ The Observatory [Santa Ana]
A decade-and-a-half into their career, the raucous Atlanta outfit arrives in Orange County, Ca to prove that they haven’t slowed down
Burger, Well Done: Burger-A-Go-Go 2 @ The Observatory [Santa Ana]
Burger records curates an impressive festival lineup packed with notable female artists old & new, which included icons Kathleen Hanna, Kim Gordon, & Cat Power
WIN Tickets to BATTLES @ Neptune Theatre [Seattle]
After a 4 year absence, the trio returns with their latest effort, La Di Da Di, along with one of the greatest live acts around. WIN TICKETS TO SEE THEM NOW!
Straight Outta Hand: This NWA Meme Is Devouring My Soul
You know all those “Straight Outta __” images that’re everywhere, generated through an app used to promote the new NWA biopic? I can’t stop fucking making them.
WATCH: “Sapokanikan” Video from Joanna Newsom. New Album, Divers, out in October
After a 5 year wait, the new album from the ethereal songstress & harp wizard with be released on October 23rd. Watch the new PT Anderson directed video NOW!
PBR IN PDX – Project Pabst Music Festival 2015 [Part 2 of 2]
Part 2 in our coverage of the Portland festival’s 2nd year covers our general impressions, as well as acts, Blondie, Del The Funky HOmosapien, & BadBadNotGood
PBR IN PDX – Project Pabst Music Festival 2015 [Part 1 of 2]
Part 1 in our coverage of the Portland festival’s 2nd year covers the general setup, as well as acts, Thee Oh Sees, TV On The Radio & Run The Jewels
We’re All Excited: Despot (finally) Releases Video For “House Of Bricks”
The first ever video for the Queens mc, features falconry, an iguana, & his mom rolling joints. His debut, a decade in the works, might finally be on on it’s way
Preview: Art The Jewels @ 63 Bluxome St Gallery [SF]
San Francisco gallery pays tribute to hip hop duo RUN THE JEWELS and the iconic logo created by artist Nick Gazin through a group art exhibit
Just One of the Girls: Christopher Owens Live @ The Echo [LA]
With Chrissybaby Forever, the former GIRLS frontman offers his strongest solo material to date. Find out how it translated live on a weeknight in Los Angeles
Over And Over Again: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Constellation Room [Santa Ana]
10 years after their breakout, critically acclaimed self-titled debut, the Philadelphia-based outfit takes to the road to perform it in full