Swinging Modern Sounds: Observations on the Occasion of a 100th Column
The clash of opinions about music is music itself.
...moreThe clash of opinions about music is music itself.
...moreWith Finding Dory, the sequel to the Pixar hit, coming to theaters soon, ?uestlove has been inspired to recount a Nemo-related anecdote: apparently, one time Prince fired the artist from a DJ gig, and replaced him by just screening Finding Nemo at top volume. Read more via Pitchfork and the artist’s Twitter.
...moreIt’s rare—and usually a good sign—when a debut album is met with acclaim from such well-respected hip hop names as Questlove, Erykah Badu, and Q-Tip. So it goes with Hiatus Kaiyote, the “future soul” group from down under, fronted by the stylishly mesmerizing Nai Palm. The “enigmatic” vocalist names among her influences Bjork, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, […]
...more“Imagine a life in which you think of other people’s safety and comfort first, before your own. You’re programmed and taught that from the gate. It’s like the opposite of entitlement.” In light of George Zimmerman’s recent acquittal, drummer and producer Questlove reflects on “pie in the face” moments and what it means for him […]
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