| At the Speeds of Life | May 17, 2022 |
Both DJ Screw and J Dilla biographies make the persuasive argument that the work of each producer was a combination of specific, unique genius, and of insight derived from their cities.
| An Interview With Dan Charnas, Author of the New Book ‘Dilla Time’ | February 3, 2022 |
In his new book, Dan Charnas takes a deep dive into J Dilla's singular genius as an inventor of completely new rhythmic structures.
| Pilot Talk: The Ethereal Beats of Charlie Button | October 23, 2013 |
Jonah Bromwich, something something…Jets…fool. Let’s say you love music. All kinds of music. The Beatles, Radiohead, Dilla, Wu-Tang, Stereolab, Floyd, Flying Lotus. Real nerd shit, but it spans wide. Let’s say that you then start making music, in the mold of your influences. You have good taste, sure. But if you’re trying to follow the […]
| The Killer Awoke Before Dawn: The Gaslamp Killer’s BBC Essential Mix | December 3, 2012 |
Photo via LA Weekly The Essential Mix is both challenge and a rite of passage. You get two hours to summarize your entire style, selecting songs that have influenced the entirety of your musical career. There are a bunch of routes to take. You can lean heavily on your our own music, stay current and […]
