Re_production presents the trailer for an upcoming documentary entitled The Italian Moog, which documents various Italian musicians and their use Moog synthesizers. re_production is producing a documentary movie on Moog instruments in italian music, directed by Ernesto Romano. The movie shows all the most significative experiences of the italian music history from the Progressive Rock … Read more
Producer J-Zone goes deep into his cassette collection and brings back memories of j-cards and splicing snapped tapes. [Dante via GG]
Just Blaze tells of his move from DJ’ing to interning and production, gives advice to up and coming producers, and reveals his favorite personal productions. “There are a lot more people than you realize as far as A&R’s and other producers and managers that are out there on the internet looking for dudes… just don’t … Read more
This is how every musician should start off their week… The master Bernard Purdie breaks down drums, rhythm, and, of course, ghost notes. It’s difficult to decide which is better, Purdie’s drumming or his commentary and reactions to the sounds.
Nothing is ever precise, it’s all about allowing your fingers to do the walking.
More video after the break!
Artist Daniel Edlen explains his view of music and the inspiration for his custom hand-painted vinyl creations. “Some people enjoy music. They listen to it while they run, they listen to it while they’re work, maybe they have it on while eat dinner in the background, but for me music is more than background, it’s art, … Read more
Always a Crate Kings favorite, Oddissee releases Odd Autumn as the follow up to his very well received Odd Summer instrumentals.
Download: Odd Autumn by Oddisee
Tracklist after the break!
Tom Ashbrook of NPR’s On Point interviews RZA to discuss his new book The Tao of Wu and his personal ideas pertaining to spirituality and growth. The hour long conversion includes a number of interesting stories about ODB and other Wu-Tang members, an explanation of RZA’s fascination with kung-fu, and insight into the future of musical … Read more
In celebration of Flying Lotus’s birthday, ArtDontSleep organized a jam session at LA’s Echo Park featuring Flying Lotus himself alongside Exile, Shafiq Husayn, Stephen Thundercat Bruner, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Computer Jay, Isaac Smith, Jim Lang, Alla Koi, Andres Rentaria, and Mathew David. Download: Happy Birthday, Flying Lotus
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The RZA www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Michael Moore Wu-Tang architect RZA makes an appearance on The Colbert Report to promote the release of his book The Tao of Wu, discuss philosophy, and give a quick intro to Wu-Mathematics. Notable Quote: “The truth is … Read more
J. Malls and Chairman Mao take us along for a digging excursion at Pittsburgh, PA’s massive vinyl cache known as Jerry’s Records. Supposedly the store’s endless racks, secret backdoors, and pristine boxes of 45’s are lined with over 1 million pieces of vinyl.
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More footage and interview w/ Jerry after the break!