URBANEARS – Scratch Poster
The digital revolution has almost wiped out any trace of mainstream analog use in recent years; only the devoted analog fanatics keep the tradition alive, while the rest of the world is plugged into their preferred gadget. URBANEARS is striving to bring a new twist to analog … READ MORE
Red Bull Music Academy – Famous Music Logos Explained
Graphic designers will no doubt remember the logos of their favorite bands and musicians, yet great logo designs are the ones that are remembered by ordinary people. Red Bull Music Academy sheds light on the science behind the logos of famous bands, record labels, and music establishments. … READ MORE
Rick Ross Comments On Reebok Situation
In a recent interview with MTV, famed rapper Rick Ross, aka Ricky Rozay, was asked about losing his sneaker-deal with Reebok on the heel of his controversial lyrics in the song, “U.O.E.N.O.” After having been excused from the contract in April of this year, Ross stated in … READ MORE
Red Bull Music Academy New York Lecture Series: Q-Tip
“The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of music workshops and festivals: a platform for those who make a difference in today’s musical landscape.” - Red Bull Music Academy Mission Red Bull Music Academy has been putting together two-week events world-wide for the past 15 years, hitting many … READ MORE
Asher Roth – “Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2″ Teaser | Video
Remember Asher Roth? The white kid that exploded onto the scene in 2008 with The Greenhouse Effect Mixtape, a collaboration with Don Cannon and DJ Drama. Well he’s back, albeit with a scraggly Shaun White-like appearance. There is no official release date for The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2, but early artwork confirms … READ MORE
Run The Jewels – “Banana Clipper” feat. Big Boi
Veteran rappers, Killer Mike and EL-P, formed a rap duo, Run The Jewels, on A-Trak‘s Fool’s Gold. In anticipation of their North American tour, Run The Jewels will be dropping a free downloadable album and a limited edition LP this month. Headlining the release is a digital … READ MORE
Hodgy Beats – “Untitled 2″ EP | Free Download
Members of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future have been making some serious noise for the past two years to both the adulation and scorn of critics worldwide. From a musical standpoint Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean and to a lesser extent Earl Sweatshirt have had their come up as solo artists, so it’s … READ MORE
Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era – “Like Water” Video
The Brooklyn born and bred Pro Era crew led by Joey Bada$$, released a belated eulogy for deceased member Capital Steez in the form of the new video for “Like Water.” The mellow Common-esque track takes viewers on a tour through a dilapidated post-apocalyptic Brooklyn with the … READ MORE
Mount Kimbie – “Cold Spring Fault Less Youth”
The music duo known as Mount Kimbie, comprised of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos came together across the pond in 2008 releasing their first EP in early 2009. Straddling the lines between electronic, dub step, and hip hop, the pair released their first studio album in 2010 … READ MORE
Red Bull x Daft Punk – Random #RedBull Memories
Even in its method of bidding farewell, Red Bull has a way to grab attention. At the close of its Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) in New York City, the energy drink maker/sports events sponsor uploaded a composite rendering of its racing teams’ helmets in a diptych … READ MORE
