So, our web host, where we store our mp3s, got a DMCA takedown notice from a UK record label regarding music in the Fuckbadmusic directory violating copyright restrictions. They removed all the data within the FBM directory. Which means all of our hosted music is unavailable at this time.
A lot of the music we post [...]

The social/racial effects of poverty are hardly as evident as they are at a Ghostface Killah show taking place in a small college town. One would expect the crowd to be diverse in both color and status, due to the popular nature of anyone coming from a group so big as the Wu-Tang clan. [...]

Kitsuné just sent me a track off their next compilation due out on November 30th.
Beni – Maximus “(Harvard Bass Remix)”
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Straight from the Kitsuné website is this description:
“The resulting track is something akin to ‘Kiss’-era Prince and friends dirty dancing at a Toga Party while ancient Rome burns down around [...]

I have all Minus The Bear’s records. I have seen them over ten times in 3 different states. These things would normally qualify me as being among their biggest fans. The truth of the matter, however, is that I’m not even sure I really like them. Sure, I was in love with their [...]

Portland.
Meet Beijing.
Beijing, I’d like you to meet Portland.

I just moved to Beijing from Portland where I am surrounded by 17 million heartbeats. The city has a rhythm all its own, although it’s pretty dissonant most of the time- screaming, yelling, laughing, honking, screeching, Chinese, English, Spanish, Swahili… I walk for five minutes and my ears [...]

Just over two years ago, Ghostface Killah took the stage at AudioCinema for MusicFest NW after releasing two of the most important records of the 2000’s. The confidence was apparent in his demeanor, and somehow he managed to absolutely kill it even as follow up to a set from rockers The Bronx. What [...]

I’m too lazy to write original material, so here’s something I read recently on Wired that resonated well. Interspersed are a random assortment of choice tracks.
Aquasky – have a good time [original mix]
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In these rotten economic times, putting in long hours has become a popular strategy for boosting job [...]

After a ridiculous amount of anticipation, Melissa Young, better known as Kid Sister, is finally dropping her album Ultraviolet in November via Downtown Records. In support of the record, of course, she’s headed on a tour that puts her in Portland Wednesday the 21st of this month! I first caught a glimpse of [...]

I used to be a strong advocate for Trey Songz being the undisputed king of the sensual rap hook. Don’t get me wrong, Songz has proven himself to be above and beyond any young boss trying to claim the top spot. I dunno, maybe it’s the untimely passing of a certain other R&B/Pop [...]