New Music 2022

Dylan Cartridge mixing with some heady people these days. Well done to him.

Danger Mouse & Black Thought feat. Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge: “Because“



Back in May, the hip-hop community was startled by the announcement of Cheat Codes (Aug. 12, BMG), a collaborative album between chameleonic producer Danger Mouse and The Roots founder Black Thought. If that pairing wasn’t enough, the duo recruited Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartildge for their second single “Because.” Danger Mouse’s subtle production quirks shine in his collaborations with rappers, and this is no exception. A steady drum loop mixes with funky guitars and a show-stopping hook provided by Cartlidge (nope, it’s not a sample!). Black Thought uses his verses to reflect on violence and his upbringing, dropping references to legendary artist Yayoi Kusama and the Dalai Lama. In a breathtaking kicker, Black Thought signs off with “Don’t need a reason to die, we die just because.” Atlanta rapper Russ and New York darling Joey Bada$$ ease into the pressures of being on a track with two legends with dexterity, floating over the nostalgic groundwork set in place by Danger Mouse.

 
PAVEMENT - ( Shady Lane / Unfair ) - Live at The Fonda - Los Angeles - 5/23/2022 ....................ok I know this is not new and not great quality but really looking forward to seeing these in October.

For those interested, this is the set I saw last Friday. Fantastic set list (although I'd likely be saying that whatever they played!) They've definitely "beefed up" there sound and worked really well on a bigger stage (although I'm hopeful of seeing them on a smaller one too).

Malkmus is sill one of the best songwriters, performers and guitarists around in my book.

 
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