Amon is a music producer and percussionist who has shared the stage with a wide range of internationally acclaimed artists. Known for his sizzling, West-African-fueled performances, he has been generating buzz with his group Analog Players Society, who recently released a series of 7-inches on Redbud Records.
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Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest is Michael Rapaport’s directorial debut and his tribute to A Tribe Called Quest, arguably one of the most creative and influential music groups for those who came of age listening to early 90′s Hip Hop.
Justin Carty: Visual Artist
Justin Carty is a painter, designer and digital animator born and raised in New York City. I discovered his art via an exhibition at Rob’s Shoppe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A month later, on the eve of the release party for a music video he had produced, I sat with him to discuss his various artistic passions.
DJ OP! – Dubspot interview & podcast
The good folks over at Dubspot have graced us with another one of their exclusive podcasts. This time around they feature an interview and DJ mix by OP!, a dancefloor veteran known for his uplifting blends of Hip Hop, House, Neo-Soul, Broken Beat and other genres.
DJ Mix: CarsonicBOOM – Summer Boom!
Invoking the feeling of sticky summer afternoons and rooftop BBQs in the city, Summer Boom! is a funky mashup of reworked Soul classics, juicy Reggae cuts, Hip-Hop, 80′s Freestyle, Funky House and more.
Sunday Best: DJ Mixes Up For Grabs
The resident DJ’s of Brooklyn’s beloved Sunday Best party have compiled 25+ live DJ mixes from the party on their website. Live recordings of Mr Scruff, Dam Funk, Quentin Harris, and I:Cube are just a few of the juicy items featured. Get ‘em while you can!
Dust & Grooves: Rich Medina Interview
Dust & Grooves did an insightful interview with Rich Medina, one of my favorite DJs. Read it here.
R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron
Influential poet, writer, musician & free thinker Gil Scott-Heron died today at the age of 62. A selection of videos in his memory.
Video: Analog Players Society live at Southpaw, 5/13/11
The Analog Players Society debut some furious & funky grooves at Southpaw in Brooklyn.
The Lonely Island: Jack Sparrow (feat. Michael Bolton)
The Lonely Island is back with “Jack Sparrow,” their first cut off Turtleneck & Chain. The video features Michael Bolton (who else?)…needless to say, hilarity ensues.
Women of the Underground: Music
Women of the Underground: Music—Cultural Innovators Speak for Themselves is a series of 20 interviews with influential female musicians from a variety of genres ranging from rock, punk, goth, industrial, ska, performance art and more.
Krunk Pony: Curator of Fun
Krunk Pony is an NYC-based DJ, graphic designer & party promoter who is known to set dancefloors ablaze with her upbeat mashups of boogie, breaks, funk, disco and classics. She is also the founder & curator of Krunk Tips, “funky life advice for the unusually krunk.”
