Top 10 Famous Faces of 2012 [Hip-Hop][#10]
#10 Childish Gambino Alright, Gambino is a mastermind. When we initially posted our introduction to Famous Faces we had a small list in our minds of who we figured would…
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Shlohmo – Bad Vibes [Album Review]
Shlohmo's Bad Vibes (out August 9 on Friends of Friends) has a confusing title. "Bad" is not a word I would use to describe these vibes–tranquil, peaceful, breezy might be…
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Beirut – The Rip Tide [Album Review]
Although grabbing this album was probably the first time I've made an active effort to listen to Beirut in about three years–I'm just not as folksy as I used to be–I'm…
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Top 10 Famous Faces in 2012 [Hip-Hop]
Chalk this up as a homage to every real Hip-Hop fan. The ones who love more than just what's on MTV and go further than their favorite blogs. This is…
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Proximal Records – Beat Stew Vol. 3 [Album Review]
If you've been seeing the likes of Brainfeeder's Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, and TOKiMONSTA, you'll definitely be tempted to cheat when you check out Proximal Records' latest compilation, Beat Stew…
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Machinedrum – Room(s) [Album Review]
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about Machinedrum's newest album, Room(s), which was released on Planet Mu on July 25. I think I like it, and…
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Juicy – Sunrise Blend [Album Review]
Summer parties call for a special kind of soundtrack. It's too hot to deal with switching songs all the time, and sometimes it's too hot to wear a full outfit,…
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Gramatik – Beatz & Pieces Vol. 1 [Album Review]
Gramatik's first album, Beatz & Pieces Vol. 1, came out July 12 on Pretty Lights' label, and in this case, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. When I…
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Chrome Sparks – My <3 EP [Album Review]
Every so often, amidst the million blog and Twitter posts that I sift through for new music, something completely random will catch my attention. I couldn't be happier that I…
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Mad Decent Volume 1 Comp. [Album Review]
Moombahton is the sound of the summer, and Diplo's Mad Decent label has definitely been the leader in bringing the genre to the masses. But Mad Decent isn't just about…
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Toddla T – Watch Me Dance [Album Review]
Toddla T's sophomore album, Watch Me Dance, out August 1 on Ninja Tune (and currently available for pre-order in their store), is packed with catchy tracks with both vocal and…
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Pictureplane – Thee Physical [Album Review]
Pictureplane has been around for a while–since 2004, to be precise–but he seems to be hitting his stride now, a token of his ability to blend a number of styles,…
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