PHILLIP MORRIS slaps STONES THROW, is there another slap! coming?
Last year STONES THROW records put out a Jonwayne cassette with a sort of familiar look to it. Well Phillip Morris came in and slapped a nice fat cease and desist letter. Who knew you could trade mark pyramid shapes? (Check out letter) Well in response from one of the more progressive labels and why […]
DONALD BYRD legacy is forever lasting
Homage to Donald Byrd. The legendary passed on last week but left a lasting legacy. He was ahead of his time pushing the pure jazz movement into a progressive soulful funk era with classics “Dominoes”, “Think Twice”, working with the Mizell bros. Was a mentor to Herbie Hancock and was influential in the creation of […]
ARISE ROOTS “MOVING FORWARD” New Release
The goal of Arise Roots is to create a fresh reggae sound with a modern feel that appeals to all ages and races, but one that doesn’t compromise the true feel of roots reggae. Anybody who has had the opportunity to witness the band play a live show understands the powerful sound and positive vibrations […]
LOVE LIKE THIS Valentine’s Mix by DJ ERVIN ARANA
DJ ERVIN ARANA issues a nice Valentine’s mix for those needing a playlist to set the mood right.Playlist;Common “Come Close (Nicolay Remix Ft Mary J Blige)”Aloe Blacc “Bailar (Exile Remix)”Maxwell “Lock You Up N’ Love Fa Days”Paid & Live “All My Time (Too Hot Remix Ft Lauryn Hill)”A Tribe Called Quest “Bonita Applebum”Hi-Tek “Get Ta […]
QUETZAL wins Grammy
Flying under the radar during Grammy time and not shown on national TV are artists receiving the award that truly deserve the spotlight for their commitment to their artistry. QUETZAL has been a Los Angeles staple for close to two decades and finally got recognition for their work. Congratulations! Quetzal, the L.A. band that weaves […]
MARA HRUBY – The Simply Beautiful Tour
Courtesy of our friends at Nu-Soul, Bay Area singer/songwriter Mara Hruby is finally coming to LA. As part of the Romantic Movement of artists which includes Jesse Boykins III and Melo-X, Mara has been gaining notice with her sultry vocals and iconic style. Be sure to catch her first full LA show at the Virgil […]
THE LIONS – THIS GENERATION – 45 BOX set
“You can’t roll a spliff on no MP3″ Well if your record players plays strictly 12” then get your adaptors ready…. Stones Throw is accepting pre-orders for THE LIONS – THIS GENERATION – 45 Box set. The Lions album This Generation is being released on vinyl in the form of a 45 box set. The […]
DJ NU-MARK – BROKEN SUNLIGHT RELEASE
With so much information going around its hard to keep up and as quickly as it enters your periphery as quickly as it goes. Here is a release that may have flown under the radar a month ago but we want to make sure we share with you… After more than three years of brainstorming, […]
ROOT DOWN 15 year pics
Despite the chill and drizzle, the Root Down celebrated its 15 years in incredible fashion. An event that captured what Root Down has brought to the stage over the years, showcasing the broad range of styles and cultures its nurtured. Iconic soul singer Syl Johnson rocked with the Breakestra, The Beatnuts mashed it up with […]
FLAVORS 90s party -PICS
Our friends at FOOTLONG Development don’t produce a lot of events but the ones they do are always a success. They define what it means to bring quality verses quantity to LA music events scene. Here are some pics from their FLAVORS 90s party with DJ SPINNA, J.ROCC and SCRATCH from our own Maricel Sison. […]