Fresh from Hong Kong, a mystery arrived into my hands. It was a pop album, but most of the packaging text is in Chinese (presumably Cantonese). After a great deal of online research, I think I’ve got it figured out. It’s the new album from HK pop star/DJ/actor Jan Lam, and there is a tie-in [...]
Cold and fuzzy.
The work of artist Luke Chueh has been brought to my attention. He combines anime-style fuzzy animals with a pervading sense of doom. It would be fascinating to see his acrylic & ink pieces up close, to pick up the detail. In addition to the work above, titled The Soundtrack (To My Life), I was [...]
Hell is other people.
JIMRight. Oh, let me just check the pricing list. Hold on one second. DWIGHTSensei. Hello, it’s sempai. (Pause) Dwight. JIMYou know what? Let me give you a call right back. I’m gonna find it and then I’ll call you back. Thanks. DWIGHTYes, I just had a ques — Yes, sensei. Arigato, kozaimasu. Hai. JIMWas that [...]
In my blood and in my soul…
Thanks to Pop77, I am really groovin’ on “Bloodstream” by Stateless. The band hails from Leeds, in the north of England. Although perhaps not as well known as the Manchester scene, there have been a number of bands from Leeds, including The Kaiser Chiefs, The Mekons, Gang of Four, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, The Sisters [...]
“They say I’m trippin’”
Earlier this week, I rambled a bit about neo-soul, intelligent rap and other labels intended to indicate progressive artists. I think I probably indicated that such labels are a little bogus. But the fact is that I like artists of this ilk and I seek them out. This is the real intent of labels. The [...]
” ‘member when Bush and Cheney were talkin’ shit about Adam Clymer?”
Just go read this. This is just so perfect, because it’s horrible and wicked and cruel and true.
Yo, Lil’ Debbie! Step off, bitch!
Rap Snacks: The Official Snack of Hip-Hop! Check out more flavors on the website. Lil’ Romeo, I guess I can see. But would you really eat a snack named after the late, great Dirt McGirt?
Finding your place in the scene.
John Legend is one of a group of performers who have been classified as neo-soul. The list of people who’ve been tagged in this fashion over the last decade or so include India.Arie, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, and Alicia Keys. Of course, it’s kind of a bogus label. What is [...]