REVIEW: SIMS – BAD TIME ZOO (2011)
The Twin Cities’ Sims is one of the many talents behind the Doomtreecollective which, in 2010, really branched into something more than just a hip-hop group. Producers Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak took that family tree and sprouted solo efforts Made Like Us&nbs
INTERVIEW: SIMS (DOOMTREE), PART TWO
Part two of my interview with Sims of Doomtree. Doomtree is the Minneapolis, MN hip-hop collective that has given all other independent hip-hop artists a run for their money. Since their debut release in 2008 the collective has been putting out the most organic beats and rhymes to date. In part t
INTERVIEW: SIMS (DOOMTREE), PART ONE
It’s been five years since we’ve seen a solo album from fellow Doomtree member, Sims. But on February 15th the wait will be over. The thousands of people who pre-ordered the new album, Bad Time Zoo will receive their copies and other bonus items on February 11th. You can buy it di
MADISON MOVES FORWARD: MR. PHYSIX AND RADISH REVEAL NEW MASHES/MIXES
Snow doesn’t slow Madison down. Sure, it may pile up on University Ave and the only clear sidewalks are those with overhangs overhead, but it keeps running. The scene here supports that with shows immediately after Christmas, a New Years that attracted top talent from the Midwest, and now is reeme
Review: Kid Cudi – Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager (2010)
[Note: Come back later today for the other half of the Cudi vs. Kanye album review duel to see who’s rated higher.] The holiday season is upon us, and aside from the influx of Black Friday advertisements, speculations, and unpopular gift trepidations, this time of year always gives us more hyp
Review: Witness – The Everafter LP (2010)
There is a magic to the internet these days. Some people find love forever or just for one night through dating websites. Some find old friendships or family members through Facebook. I happened to find a date, through Twitter. A date with a new LP, that is. As most social networks t
INTERVIEW: ASTRONAUTALIS, PART TWO
In part one of my interview with Astronautalis we spoke about the beginnings of his rap career and his current collaboration project with Doomtree member, P.O.S. This half of the interview we dive into touring, what the future holds for Astronautalis and where exactly this name came from in the
INTERVIEW: ASTRONAUTALIS, PART ONE
Astronautalis (Andy Bothwell), a Jacksonville, Florida native who now calls Seattle home, is an accomplished freestyler, rapper, and cat lover. With the release of his third album, Pomegranate in 2008, the man has been on non stop tours, working on collaborations; including a pay what you want m
CONCERT REVIEW + PHOTOGRAPHY: F.STOKES AT MAJESTIC THEATRE (MADISON)
(October 15th, 2010) The Majestic is my kind of venue; a converted theater with several levels, yet intimate despite the balcony and accoutrements. Small standing room ahead of tables and chairs ahead of another smaller standing room. The staff? Unimposing, warm and welcoming as opposed to