Author Archives: Michael Eades

Climb Aboard the Smart Objects Vinyl Campaign

Back in September of 2020, Smart Objects released their debut self-titled album on all the digital streaming services. We had a lot to say about it but, in short, we liked it a lot. It’s a record that manages to be engagingly unique but still quite accessible; not an easy balance to find. They’ve been […]

Six One Tribe – “Clint Eastwood feat. Trip God F’RF’R and Negro Justice”

Gorillaz, the virtual band from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, released their debut single “Clint Eastwood” back in March of 2001, some twenty years ago. The track featured Del the Funky Homosapien and set the groundwork for a long career of the band showcasing hip-hop artists alongside Albarn’s “2-D” character. I’d suggest you check out […]

Outloud Music Festival announces 2021 Lineup; IRL

The Outloud Music Festival was formed in 2017 to celebrate to celebrate all things LGBTQI+ and like minded allies. They recently announced the lineup for the 2021 iteration of the festival and it looks to be a phenomenal gathering. Musical performances by Japanese Breakfast, Soccer Mommy, The Blam Blams, Tank And The Bangas, Freak Daddy […]

Great Grand Sun – “Father Sun & Mother Moon”

Father Sun & Mother Moon (single) by Great Grand Sun Today is April 20th, aka 4/20, aka the combination of numbers most directly aligned with cannabis culture. Rumor has it that the numerological alignment is a reference to the Police Code for marijuana possession in California adopted by users of herb as a time or […]

Klypi – Consensual Hits

Consensual Hits by Klypi Back in March we premiered the video for Klypi’s “Not For You”; the final single before the release of the full-length album Consensual Hits. At the time, we said “There is much more to be said about the artistic endeavors of Klypi that can’t be wrapped up with a single video […]

246: A Fantastic Problem to Have

D1ON, The Soul in the Ville, Sann-Man, Volunteer Department, Heaven Honey, Sad Speller, ongodbruh, Willie Dustice, Real Son, Bear in the Campsite, Sunny Side, Dominic Billet, The Back Parking Lot, Logickal, Thunder Lily

Volunteer Department/Heaven Honey – Split [Premiere]

Last we saw Heaven Honey, she was performing Live at Josh’s House, with the occasional assist from guitarist Oliver Hopkins of Volunteer Department. Turns out that performance was a prescient occasion foretelling of a future collaboration. That future is now and we’re happy to premiere the Heaven Honey split with Volunteer Department featuring “Relate 2” […]

Help Save Exit/In

By now, you’ve probably seen the countless articles and even mayorial support to Save the Exit/In. If you aren’t aware, the situation is fairly simple: the building that houses the historic venue is not owned by the folks that actually run the venue and the building owners have sold the space to a hotel investment […]

244: A Conduit To Unrealized Greatness

Houston Kendrick, DeRobert & The Half-Truths, Cosmic Collective, Prince Edward, Gee Slab, Negro Justice, Imaginary Baseball League, Palm Ghosts, The F-use, Lava Gulls, Joshua Morse, Louis Prince, Fu Stan, D.O.U.G.H., The Gripsweats

Gee Slab – “Triple Beam” (Official Video)

Gee Slab often goes by the name B.I.N.O. – an acronym for “Believe In New Opportunity.” It’s a personal pseudonym, the name of his Lifestyle Band & Multimedia Company and, most importantly, it’s a mindset; a positive headspace to get things done. With the release of the official video for “Triple Beam” the effectiveness of […]