I called ahead to The Forum box office at approximately 10:21 pm because I was running late and to make arrangements to get my press tickets. The operator told me it was sold out, in an exasperated tone. So I had to explain that I already had tickets and all she could say was that things were “on standby” and no one was getting tickets at the moment. Driving past the front of the venue, about 10 minutes later, it didn’t look chaotic, but all the parking gates to get into the lot were closed. At the end of the road on the east side, I spoke with the traffic officer regarding what I should do. The lots were closed, she said there was “no place” to …
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past year or so, you are most likely aware of the Cool Kids. Concistently performing at Chicago clubs spots as special guests to Flosstradamus and others, the rapper duo steadily built a following and then hit it big when a handful of their songs made their way through the internets. Two years after thier powerful debut, the guys can be found standing at a bus stop in Wicker Park, Chicago’s watering hole for the hipster population. They are there filming a video for “Champion”, off their Gone Fishing mixtape (a collaborative effort with mixtape king Don Cannon). The bus stop is covered with Chicago regulars: director of most of the Cool Kids’ videos, GL Joe, noted photographer Clayton Hauck, …
Pharoahe Monch exudes the prescence of a legend. Having been around the rap game for about ten years, Monch understands the importance of artistry, and exemplifies that in his music. Having worked with everyone from Sergio Mendes to Mos Dedf, Pharoahe has the unique power to appeal to any crowd, and although he humbly admits Pitchfork is a little bit of a challenge, today is no different. As Pharoahe closes out his set with the signature “Simon Says”, the crowd makes it very clear that they are in the palm of his hand.
The announcement that Jay-Z will be filling in for the Beastie Boys at All Points West following annoucement of MCA’s health concerns marks the first time the world’s biggest rapper will perform at a US Festival. Having rocked Glastonbury last year, is Jay ready to become the go-to MC for large scale events? It could be a better career move than say, being CEO of a record label.
The fact that Jigga want’s to be a “rock star” is hardly news to anyone who has watched him jump from height to height over his career. It’s been a decade since he was much concerned with being the world greatest rapper. And his foray as the CEO MC seems to have slowed with the rest of the global economy. He first dropped the words “rock …
In an interview over at Anthem, Nicholas Millhiser (of Holy Ghost!), Jacques Renault, and Marcos Cabal discussed their feelings on DJ-ing, new singles in the mix, and their respective projects on the DFA label. The trio had just finished their Diesel:U:Music set at Diesel’s flagship store on 5th Avenue, a new series that featurs artists and other scene makers contributing to the label’s online radio program. Jacques Renault namedropped some new unreleased material, including the new Holy Ghost! single, and a new remix by Runaway (his own project). Nick expained the story behind HG’s “I Will Come Back” and the accompanying video (which, if you recall is a take on New Order’s “Confusion”). Most shocking (if not fascinating) news of all? Nick admitting that Michael McDonald, yes, the Michael McDonald, is contributing vocals …
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