The Best of Late-Era Kool Keith (2000-2022) | September 15, 2022 |
XL Strikes Again with the Ibeyi | August 15, 2014 |
Brad Beatson knows the fix is in on the Little League World Series Meet Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé, the 19-year old French-Cuban twins that echo Sade and their Yòrúban roots mixed with a kick reminiscent of Adele or MIA. Their debut EP, Oya, came out last week on XL Recordings to build buzz before their upcoming debut. It […]
My Man Shafe’s Philadelphia Summer | July 30, 2014 |
Brad Beatson follows the DENNIS System I’ve been to Philadelphia once, on a high school field trip, where I only recall window shopping at Mitchell & Ness. Although plenty of Passion of the Weiss writers and friends call the city home, I haven’t made the 99 mile trip south since. This video makes me feel like a fool for not […]
Question in the Form of an Answer: An Interview with YC The Cynic | December 5, 2013 |
Interview by Brad Beatson; Top photo by Drew Gurian; Body photo by GlitterGuts YC The Cynic leaves nothing to chance. He pauses before answering questions and maintains eye contact throughout conversation. He sends hundreds of emails on a weekly basis, making sure people hear from him directly and not through hearsay. He does this because his fans know he […]
Son Raw: The Bluffer’s Guide to Rinse.FM (Part 2) | February 12, 2013 |
Part 2 of Son Raw’s continuing look at London’s best radio station. Part 1 here. Dubstep: The cream of the crop Dubstep has seen better days on Rinse, as London’s sound of choice has found itself out of favor amongst listeners dissuaded by the anti-cool factor that comes with being America’s soundtrack to take drugs […]