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Lil Pimp and Cheeky Blakk
As New Orleans celebrates the Saints’ Super Bowl victory, we look at bounce music, the Crescent City's hard-partying hip-hop style. Plus: a live performance from itsnotyouitsme, a duo that blurs the boundary between classical and rock music.
Bounce Music
Best known for helping pave the way for jazz, funk and blues, New Orleans staked its claim in rap with bounce music. The raw and energetic style was first heard in songs like DJ Jimi Payton's 1992 track "Where They At." Journalist Alison Fensterstock and photographer Aubrey Edwards join us ...
Picks of the Week
This week’s picks include one of electronica’s premier acts, a final document from a late giant of African music and a new voice from Brazil. Read full reviews of this week's pick.
Four Tet, There Is Love In You (Domino)
--picked by Brian Wise
Ali ...
Four Tet, There Is Love In You (Domino)
--picked by Brian Wise
Ali ...
itsnotyouitsme
Blurring the boundaries between classical and rock music, itsnotyouitsme consists of violinist and countertenor Caleb Burhans and guitarist Grey McMurray. The duo improvises and mesmerizes with techno sounds, but it also draws on Baroque counterpoint and minimalism. They join us for a live performance.
Gig Alerts: Brad Shepik Quartet
This venturesome jazz guitarist is playing with his quartet at 55 Bar on Wednesday night. Download his animated and socially conscious track "Lima (South America)" for free.
Gig Alerts: Harlem
This Austin trio is playing the early show at the Mercury Lounge on Wednesday night. Download their rollicking track "Friendly Ghost" for free.
Gig Alerts: Mountains
Download the title track from this ambient duo's latest album. Mountains performs at Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday night as part of the Unsound Festival.