Usually an artist will be between records before they put out a “collection,” either that or something similar is considered a retrospective. Canada’s brother K-OS is not the usual musician, however, and he rarely does things that are expected. Therefore, on the heels of his critically acclaimed third album, Atlantis: Hymns for Disco, comes the […]
The Canadian Wyclef is back. This self-proclaimed B-boy K-OS, continues to push the boundaries of what hip-hop music is, firmly entrenching himself in the comparable company of such visionaries as Andre 3000, Cee-Lo, and the aforementioned ‘Clef. Where his first album Exit was the introduction of a great talent, and the sophomore release Joyful Rebellion […]
Let’s get the obvious comparisons out of the way now, shall we? Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Jewel, Norah Jones, even John Mayer. Edie Brickell, maybe Lisa Loeb. But I hate most of them, and I kinda like Tristan Prettyman. Maybe because I can tell that what she really wants to be is Ani DiFranco, but […]
Welcome to Anthem Land 2005. Outkast took the world on with their fresh take on the blend of rock, southern style hip-hop and funk (not that Limp Biscuit, rap/rock crap), complete with wild outfits that expressed their out-there musical persona, complete with bright yellow pants and hot pink wigs.
What were you up to between the ages of 18 and 21? Perhaps you were doing exactly what most of us did during those carefree times — wasting away the day in a dead-end job, drinking cheap beer and living off Ramen and cereal. Or, if it happened to be Election Day, chances are you […]
It’s interesting to think about what captures our interest when it comes to creations of different mediums. How our past and cosmic make up defined the saying “are is in the eye of the beholder.” How you can star at a painting on the wall or see a movie for the third time and keep […]
If I had one word to describe The Sleepy Jackson, it would be “catchy!” Fortunately, the good people at Kaffeine Buzz allow me a little more leeway than just one word. Hailing from Melbourne Australia, the band is in the middle of their American tour. Lovers, Sleepy Jackson’s first album has recently hit the shelves, […]
