Joel Biswas explains how Mach-Hommy's new album is that rarest of things – a rap record that’s both a treatise on and testament to greatness.
Joel Biswas details billy woods and Elucid's new collaboration with The Alchemist, an album that puts the trio at at the center of the subterranean zeitgeist.
| “If You Don’t Continue to Practice, Then You Will Lose It:” An Interview with Karriem Riggins | February 26, 2021 |
Joel Biswas speaks to the veteran Detroit producer and drummer about creating spiritual jazz with Madlib, his musical kinship with Dilla, and more.
| Hero vs. Villain: “Victory Laps” | January 20, 2021 |
As our MF DOOM tribute continues, Joel Biswas explores the collab single between DOOM and Ghostface Killah and the insane possibilities of their aborted full-length project.
| “You Need Both Sides of the Coin to Feel Like There is Substance:” An Interview with Nubya Garcia | October 21, 2020 |
Joel Biswas speaks to the London saxophonist about going from studying to performing and teaching jazz music, the connection between London and Trinidad, and more.
| “How Can We Turn These Hard Times Into Something Positive?:” An Interview With Henry Wu | August 20, 2020 |
Joel Biswas speaks to the multitalented London artist about growing up in Peckham, taking a hiatus from music, and his new project Wu Hen.
| DJ Amir Digs Deep | July 20, 2020 |
As told to Joel Biswas, the veteran New York DJ shares being quarantined in Germany, growing up a music fanatic, and his longtime partnership with Kon.
| “The UK Jazz Scene Could Wither and Die Tomorrow and It Would Not Alter What We Do:” An Interview with Heliocentrics | February 28, 2020 |
Joel Biswas speaks to members Malcolm Catto and Jake Ferguson about being self-taught, their first meeting with Madlib, and more.
| Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way Turns 50 | December 3, 2019 |
In 1969, the all-time great jazz musician released yet another remarkable, forward-thinking album. Joel Biswas explores.
Joel Biswas speaks to the Los Angeles beatmaker about Low End Theory, listening to more jazz, and meeting Dr. Dre at his house.
