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July 1, 2008
A Tale of Two Samples: Fela Kuti's "Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Is the Boss" and The Roots' "I Will Not Apologize"
I'll leave the thorough sample de-constructions to Dan Love or O-Dub, but couldn't help but feel compelled to share a discovery I made the other day in my on-going quest to listen to every known bit of music ever recorded by Fela Kuti. Namely, the afro-beat derived sample for "I Will Not Apologiz ... More >>
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January 3, 2002
Good Things 2001
I'll leave the thorough sample de-constructions to Dan Love or O-Dub, but couldn't help but feel compelled to share a discovery I made the other day in my on-going quest to listen to every known bit of music ever recorded by Fela Kuti. Namely, the afro-beat derived sample for "I Will Not Apologiz ... More >>
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December 17, 2008
L.A. Weekly's Top Ten Dance Collections of 2008, Both Mixed and Unmixed
Any knucklehead with DSL and a laptop can now make an electronic track. With a half hour of clicking and fiddling, you can sample enough cheesy beats and mashups to clog arteries from here to Berlin. Simple dropdown mouse maneuvers can transform electro tracks into progressive house tracks (from dry ... More >>
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December 31, 2008
The 50 Best Albums of the Year (#10-1) (Sponsored By My Secret Identity )
And people acted surprised when Jerry O' Connell landed Rebecca Romjin. 10. Why? Alopecia (Anticon) It's tough to write about Why?'s breakout record without anxiously jotting down a few choice lyrics from songwriter Yoni Wolf's notebook. Not to downplay its musicianship, but Alopecia is forem ... More >>
Music
August 30, 2007
Summer Lovin', Happened So Fast
And people acted surprised when Jerry O' Connell landed Rebecca Romjin. 10. Why? Alopecia (Anticon) It's tough to write about Why?'s breakout record without anxiously jotting down a few choice lyrics from songwriter Yoni Wolf's notebook. Not to downplay its musicianship, but Alopecia is forem ... More >>
LA Life
April 23, 2009
LA People 2009: Writer, no Biter — Jim Lang
And people acted surprised when Jerry O' Connell landed Rebecca Romjin. 10. Why? Alopecia (Anticon) It's tough to write about Why?'s breakout record without anxiously jotting down a few choice lyrics from songwriter Yoni Wolf's notebook. Not to downplay its musicianship, but Alopecia is forem ... More >>
Music
March 27, 2008
Brick's Picks: Three-Horn Circus
Sanders, Garrett and Lloyd blow into town
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March 20, 2008
Rock Picks: HorrorPops, Steve Earle, Ace Frehley
And other March 20-27 music shows
Music
February 21, 2008
Hello Mommy Africa: A Hipster's Guide to Afro-Indie Rock
Here's eight records. Now go start a riot
Music
July 19, 2007
Femi Fatale
Son of legendary Fela Kuti carries on the revolutionary beat
Music
November 15, 2007
Neko Case: Deep Red Belle
She's an auburn-haired Caucasian woman of Ukrainian descent. Is Case also the blackest woman in indie rock?
Music
February 22, 2007
West London Calling
The Good, the Bad & the Queen�s superstar serenade
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December 28, 2006
Rock Picks
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February 2, 2006
I Think I'm Happy
Of Montreal�s s�ok-to-feel-good pop (like Smile crossed with Chic)
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April 29, 2004
Yesterday and Tomorrow
Of Montreal�s s�ok-to-feel-good pop (like Smile crossed with Chic)
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May 30, 2002
Back in the Day
Of Montreal�s s�ok-to-feel-good pop (like Smile crossed with Chic)
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September 27, 2001
Vintage Valiance
Who put the funk in the hip-hop boom?
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February 22, 2001
Liberation Beat
Who put the funk in the hip-hop boom?
Music
May 27, 1999
Princess Power
Les Nubians: Black and white in color
Music
May 7, 2009
Brick's Picks: Mingus Big Band, Jane Bunnett & Spirits of Havana, Randy Brecker
Free gigs with Don Rader, Jon Mayer and Jack Sheldon
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February 20, 2008
An Interview With Pete Rock
Pete Rock needs no introduction. His new album NY's Finest drops on Tuesday. While it might not be a classic on the level of a Soul Survivors or Mecca & The Soul Brother, it's a strong record with occasionally great moments. But buyer beware: Jim Jones yells "floooosssssiiiin'" no less than fo ... More >>
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January 30, 2008
The Old Testament: Fela Kuti
I haven't wanted to listen to anything but Fela Kuti for weeks. It's getting a little weird. In the car, Expensive Shit/He Miss Road has monopolized my stereo. and at home, rather than feebly attempt productivity, I've burnt countless hours scrounging around miscellaneous legally dubious corners o ... More >>
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January 28, 2008
White Williams, Magic Bullets, Echo 1/27
White Williams, Magic Bullets The Blakes, Tribal Tats The Echo, Jan. 27 How do people in Seattle do it? It's downright cold tonight, and raining so much that a good sized river flows along Sunset Boulevard. The Echo hasn't opened its doors yet, despite it being more than half an hour from the post ... More >>
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September 25, 2007
Amazon's MP3 Bargains
Amazon.com launched their new MP3 store today to go head to head with Apple's iTunes store. In a nice bit of irony the #1 selling song on Amazon was "1234" by Feist, which is popular because it's played in an Apple commercial. Amazon's songs are DRM-free and 256k which are the big selling points. ... More >>
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June 22, 2009
Femi Kuti, Santigold, Raphael Saadiq at the Hollywood Bowl: Lessons in Music and Dance
Organized dancing maneuvers, such as choreographed butt shimmies, hand-waving body spins, and foot stomps on beats #2 and #4, are an under-utilized weapon in 21st century music performance arsenal. Considering that group ass wagging is perhaps one of humanity's great inventions -- especially when t ... More >>
Music
June 18, 2009
Rock Picks: Daedelus, Peanut Butter Wolf, Femi Kuti, Isis
Also, The Choke, Nouvelle Vague, Wilco, Sunset Rubdown and others
Music
September 17, 2009
Os Hermeticos: Triorganico
Three Angelenos make a modern-day bossa nova classic (just don’t call it that)
Music
November 5, 2009
Rock Picks: Fuck Buttons, Exene Cervenka, Imogen Heap, John Fogerty
Also, HEALTH, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Múm, Leon Russell and others
Music
November 26, 2009
Shafiq Husayn, Sa-Ra Creative Partners and the Sound of Leimert Park Hip-Hop
Zulu rising (again)
Blogs
December 2, 2009
King Sunny Ade Announces Early Summer Gig at the Echoplex
There are a few different reasons why you should be excited about the just announced King Sunny Ade concert at the Echoplex on Friday, May 7, which Jason Bentley scooped and announced on Morning Becomes Eclectic this morning. First, if you're a clumsy dancer and want to steal a few effervescent move ... More >>
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March 10, 2010
Pixie Dust Bowl Ballads: Pocahaunted at the Echo Curio (3/9)
Pocahaunted, Eagle Rock's self proclaimed "Olsen twins of blissed-out drone," played one last local warm up gig last night at the Echo Curio before heading to Texas and SXSW. The Curio storefront was packed with a young, chill crowd who danced to the beat of ace weirdo drummer Ged Gengras and swayed ... More >>
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March 12, 2010
Madlib Goes to Africa on New Beat Konducta Excursion [MP3s]
Madlib In AfricaIt's been what -- a week or two since the last Madlib release, or three? Guess that means we should have seen this coming. Stones Throw has just shared the news that Beat Konducta in Africa -- an MP3, CD, limited 2LP and extra-limited 3LP release that seems to be the next ins ... More >>
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April 18, 2010
Day 2: Coachella's WINs and FAILs (featuring Gossip, MGMT, Dead Weather, and Tiesto!)
On Saturday the "organizers" got some of their act together -- plus most people already had their wristbands after the clusterfuck of Day 1 -- so it was relatively painless to access the festival grounds. People were noticeably more chill throughout the day, which is what happens when you haven't ha ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2010
West African Get Down with Polyrhythmic Songstress Wunmi
West African Get Down with Polyrhythmic Songstress Wunmi
Music
July 1, 2010
Music Picks: Femi Kuti, Love Revisited, Fol Chen, Riot Grrl Carnival
Also, Dam-Funk, the Outline, CocoRosie and others
Blogs
July 7, 2010
Tonight: Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Chris Shiflett, Carbon Leaf, Crooked Cowboy
Femi KutiNeed some positive force? Yeah, so do we. Olafela Olafemi Anikulapo Kuti (known as Femi), the son of Nigerian Afro-beat legend Fela Kuti, is renowned for live performances that feature exultant saxophone and even more celebratory dancing adding up to a sweaty spectacle of funk. But ... More >>
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July 19, 2010
Preview Cut Chemist's New Album 'Sound of the Police' at KCRW.com
Preview Cut Chemist's New Album 'Sound of the Police' at KCRW.com
Blogs
October 15, 2010
Is This The Real Life?: Henry Rollins on Feeling Lonely in LA, His Utilitarian Hovel and the Respective Geniuses of Fela Kuti, Marnie Stern and Keiji Heino
Maura LanahanOur eminent columnist, Mr. Henry Rollins![The one and only Henry Rollins will be contributing a weekly column and far-reaching reportage to the music section of the LA Weekly. Look for your weekly Henry Rollins fix right here on West Coast Sound every Friday and make sure to tune ... More >>
Blogs
December 30, 2010
20 Musicians We Will Miss: 2010, the Year in R.I.P.
20 Musicians We Will Miss R.I.P.
Blogs
March 10, 2011
Henry Rollins! The Column: Listening to Ramones in Tehran
Timothy Norris[The one and only Henry Rollins contributes a weekly column and far-reaching reportage to the music section of the LA Weekly. Look for your weekly Henry Rollins fix right here on West Coast Sound every Wednesday and make sure to tune in to Henry's KCRW radio show every Saturday ... More >>
Music
April 28, 2011
Thao and Mirah Wield Words
Timothy Norris[The one and only Henry Rollins contributes a weekly column and far-reaching reportage to the music section of the LA Weekly. Look for your weekly Henry Rollins fix right here on West Coast Sound every Wednesday and make sure to tune in to Henry's KCRW radio show every Saturday ... More >>
Music
May 5, 2011
Music Picks: Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Prince, Ricky Martin, Carrie Rodriguez, The Low Anthem, Mogwai
Also, Gutbucket Chamber Orchestra, Pegi Young, Mike Stinson and others
Blogs
June 28, 2011
Don't Call It a Comeback: Red Hot Rio 2's Paul Heck
Since the late 1980s the Red Hot Organization has released over a dozen music compilations to help raise funds for AIDS research with help from artists as varied as George Michael, Wu-Tang Clan, Nirvana and Alice Coltrane. This year the Organization will be releasing Red Hot Rio 2 - a star- ... More >>
Music
July 14, 2011
Brick's Picks: Great Sax
Since the late 1980s the Red Hot Organization has released over a dozen music compilations to help raise funds for AIDS research with help from artists as varied as George Michael, Wu-Tang Clan, Nirvana and Alice Coltrane. This year the Organization will be releasing Red Hot Rio 2 - a star- ... More >>
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July 14, 2011
Carmageddon Survival Guide: 10 Artsy Ways to Salvage Your Weekend
Cult soul singer Evie Sands in the 1960s; Sands is performing at Viva Cantina this Sunday. With the impending shutdown of the 405, everyone's unsure of what to do this weekend. Quoth a friend: "Should I leave? Should I stay? And if I stay, what should I do?" Have no fear, we've got you cove ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
Fela Kuti's Lover and Mentor Sandra Smith Talks About Afrobeat's L.A. Origins, as Fela! Musical Arrives at the Ahmanson
Sandra Smith and Fela Kuti, when they were together in 1969-70At the time of his death in 1997, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was known by many names: Afrobeat pioneer, a political instigator, husband to 27 wives, just to name a few. The Nigerian musician had spread his fiery brand of African party mus ... More >>
Stage
December 29, 2011
Fela! at the Ahmanson Reviewed
The life of a Nigerian Afrobeat legend
Blogs
January 10, 2012
Top 20 Musicians of All Time, In Any Genre: #15-11
See also: Top 20 Musicians of All Time, In Any Genre: #20-16 15. Madonna When asked by Dick Clark on American Bandstand in 1983 what her dreams were, a young Madonna replied, "To rule the world." She proceeded to do just that, releasing eleven blockbuster studio albums to date and becoming t ... More >>
Music
January 12, 2012
Music Picks: Barry Adamson, Joanna Malfatti Trio, Clare Fischer Big Band
Also, Eleni Mandell, Steve Reich, Call Us Forgotten and others
Blogs
January 13, 2012
Top 20 Musicians of All Time, In Any Genre: The Complete List
Yeah, yeah, we know. The top 20 greatest musicians of all time, in any genre. Where do we get off? Well, we'll tell you where we get off -- at Accuracy Station. Our team of writers listened to thousands and thousands of hours of music for this list, digging deep into the annals of history and ... More >>
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