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A collaboration between two Pittsburghers and one Californian. HUBBS constructs a verse the way a bricklayer does a building. Step back to admire the finished product, and you wonder how it ever existed as anything other than the whole. HUBBS' rhymes flow so seamlessly that it's hard to pull quotes from them; it would be … Continue reading Daily Yinz – HUBBS – Tiers (prod. Big Jerm) feat. Planet Asia
The experimental electronic artist's latest EP is FACILITIES. "caution! caution!" is the kind of message you see flashing on your video game screen when your avatar wanders into the right kind of wrong place, some cave or secret base that contains a frightening and unconquerable enemy who, of course, must be conquered in order for … Continue reading Daily Yinz – FLOOR BABA – caution! caution!
A few words about a few more local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Veska - Ghost of the Silent Grove Tortured, melodic black metal whose planet-scale riffs trace the contours of a sprawling realm devoid of all light. More from Veska Follow on Instagram Artwork by Caleb Fortwangler ### Aliquid Novi - … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 10.18.24
Hip-hop veteran's new LP is Cash Flow Buddha & Shelter (BUKA Entertainment). It's fitting that Cash Flow's title comes from a classic Nas track, because J. Sands, a former Lone Catalyst, is an evocative, thoughtful storyteller in the same vein as the Young City Bandit. "Blue Nile," produced by J himself and featuring LA emcee … Continue reading Daily Yinz – J. Sands – Blue Nile Featuring Blu
LA by-way-of Pittsburgh artist's new EP is Finish Your Drinks, The Uber's Here (no you don't have time to pee). On "A lot of money, A Little Fun," Betsy Schmeler wrings the profound from the farcical. Backed by layers of giddyap acoustic guitars and ticking cymbal tones, Schmeler describes a goofy anecdote from a night … Continue reading Daily Yinz – My Betsy – A lot of Money, A Little Fun
The eclectic eccentric's latest EP is Spikin' at the Cassowary Estuary. No disrespect to Riff Raff, Danny Brown, or RXKNephew, but Mrs.Paintbrush songs feature some of the most outlandish boasts you'll hear. "SPLEENIX," a pounding, metallic rave-up full of five-alarm guitar wails, sees Mrs.Paintbrush flex using authoritative chants and breathy melodies alike. A sampling: "Should … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Mrs.Paintbrush – SPLEENIX
A few words about a few more local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Fuzznaut - Wind Doula Seismic twang that travels like a menacing gust across a badland, flattening trees that stand in its way. More from Fuzznaut Follow on Instagram and Facebook Artwork by Fuzznaut ### Nello - Thriller Buoyant, 300-watt … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 10.11.24
Merce Lemon's new album is Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild (Darling Recordings). For an album whose title could be read as a just-closed-down-the-bar boast to a buddy, Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild is a hushed, contemplative affair. The guitars have their moments of ragged abandon, but for the most part, Lemon's music feels … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Merce Lemon – Window
The pop-punk quintet's new EP is Maybe This Is All There Is. A good pop-punk song can take the most desperate circumstances and, through sheer, power-chorded force of will, make them feel empowering. Old Neon are especially adept at the process of converting pain to rocket fuel. "Empty Frames" focuses on the agonizing experience of … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Old Neon – Empty Frames
A recording of the experimental duo's set at Pierogi Palace. REGRESSION | REVENANT begins with an extended audio clip of Pittsburgh-born dancer and choreographer Martha Graham discussing the transformational power of her discipline. It's an appropriate introduction for the multimedia duo, whose work incorporates dance as much as it does ghostly walls of noise. The … Continue reading Daily Yinz – slowdanger – REGRESSION | REVENANT (Live)
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