Love him or hate him, we all can agree that Les Claypool, the bass monster and band leader of Primus, is one talented, enigmatic dude. In the following interview, the Urban Nomad sits down to take a bite out of the man many call a “genius.” Have a gander and judge for yourself after the jump.
The Urban Nomad strikes again, and this time there is blood… His victim, the ever eclectic and talented Kreayshawn talks about label deals, bounce music and her experience directing a music video for the Chili Peppers. Watch the video interview after the jump.
The Urban Nomad strikes again, this time eating and greeting the legendary New Orleans producer, rapper extraordinaire Mannie Fresh… Interview and shenanigans after the jump.
Now in its fifth year as the premier winter getaway for electronic music lovers, The BPM Festival is proud to announce the second phase of its 2012 artist lineup, plus the day and night events schedule. From December 30, 2011 – January 8, 2012, the BPM Festival will host 200+ of the world’s top DJ talent among the beautiful beach backdrop of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, along with label showcases representing many of the defining labels of the moment, including: Akbal Music, Air London, Cecille Records, Cityfox, Crosstown Rebels, Culprit, Desolat, Digital Delight, Hed Kandi, Hot Creations, Life and Death, Minus, My Favorite Robot, No. 19 Music, Saved Records, Sci+Tec, Scissor & Thread, Toolroom Records, VIVa MUSiC, and Younan Music.
So there’s some real new ones, and then some more milking by industry giants…a big remix week for Gaga and Death Cab…Neutral Milk Hotel wants you to buy their albums again in a bigger box…Chris Cornell’s new album is his first solo live compilation…cha-ching…and Daughtry is really the big news this week. British post-punkers Magazine are poised for a comeback after two decades away
Calexico – Selections From Road Atlas 1998-2011 – Tracks taken from previous tour-only releases
Kidz in the Hall – Occasion
Coalesce – Give Them Rope
M.O.P. – Sparta
James Durbin – Memories of a Beautiful Disaster
Daughtry – Break the Spell
Chris Cornell – Songbook
Adam Lambert – Beg for Mercy
Death Cab for Cutie – Keys and Codes Remix EP
Michael Jackson, Immortal * [2xCD] – Soundtrack to Cirque du Soleil show
Lady Gaga – Born This Way – The Remix
Lady Gaga – The Monster Ball Tour At Madison Square Garden * [DVD]
Mobb Deep – Black Cocaine EP
Neutral Milk Hotel – Box Set
Magazine – No Thyself
Jesse Marco has got some new music for you to preview that we’re really excited about! Following up the success of his remixes for The Knocks and Kings of Leon, Jesse’s got 2 original tracks coming out in the New Year, as well as a bootleg for your listening pleasure. Look out for “Daddy Cool” on Big Beat/Atlantic Records in January and “Superstar” coming out in 2012. In the meanwhile, we’ve got a sneak peak at the tunes for you right here after the jump.
Aaron Bruno and the boys from AWOLNATION are back with a new video for “Not Your Fault,” the latest single from Megalithic Symphony. True to zany AWOL style, the storyline follows the group as they battle claymation monsters, party with aliens and save the coveted vixen. Check out the technicolor madness after the jump and try not to get eaten…
The Urban Nomad gets down with Dim Mak Records owner, producer, king re-mixer, DJ extraordinaire Steve Aoki. The two talk keeping it raw, keeping them on their toes, and what’s next for the musical Renaissance man. Watch the Interview after the jump.
Slow music week, sorry kiddies… Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell keeps busy despite his old band’s reunion… Rihanna has yet another one out, her third straight over the past 3 years…the reviews aren’t bad but not exactly stellar either… Yelawolf releases Radioactive, the culmination of years of mix tapes and collaborations… Nickelback if you like that sort of thing… and The Allman Brothers Band re-release two of their latter-day gems…
Nickelback - Here and Now
Asking Alexandria – Stepped Up and Scratched
Allman Bros. Band - Hittin the Note/One Way Out
Kate Bush - 50 Words for Snow
Mary J. Blige - My Life Part II…The Story Continues
Mariah Carey - The Profile
Behemoth - Demonica
Daughtry - Break the Spell
Aura Noir - Black Thrash Attack
Lady Gaga - Born this Way (remix)
Yelawolf - Radioactive
Chris Cornell - Songbook
Rihanna - Talk that Talk
International graffiti artist duo HOW and NOSM have been beautifying the globe for over 23 years now, dodging bullets, and running from police dogs in the name of sharing their art. In this episode, the duo heads to a land where wall space is plentiful and cops are gentle. Video after the jump.