Playlist: New Music From Dr. Dog, Flying Lotus, Broken Bells, Harlem
Spring is drawing nigh, and all the musician types are preparing to emerge from their dens of iniquity with new releases. This week we bring you brooding electronic beats from Flying Lotus and fellow...
View ArticlePlaylist: Gorillaz, Freelance Whales and a Tribute to Sparklehorse’s Mark...
We pay tribute to fallen indie icon Mark Linkous, better known as the man behind the curtain of Sparklehorse, in this week’s Playlist podcast. Linkous died Saturday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound....
View ArticleHear Thundercat’s Jazzy Electronic Album Golden Age of Apocalypse
The musician's debut record is full of spaced-out '70s harmonies, jazzy drums and funky bass. It's one of those rare albums that could in theory be worse than the sum of its parts, yet comes together...
View ArticleVideo: Beats Take Shape in Beeple’s Candy-Colored Animation IV.10
Drum beats emerge from the ground as turquoise mounds while synth washes take the form of neon rainbows in new music video IV.10, which illustrates musical notes with bursts of animated eye candy....
View ArticleThe Monitor Helps You Fill the Post-Dark Knight Rises Void
Let's assume you've seen The Dark Knight Rises. Maybe twice, maybe three times -- we can't live your life for you, so that's just a decision you're going to have to make. Either way, you're thirsting...
View Article5 Easy Pieces This Week on a Super-Sized Monitor
There's so much good stuff in the world of pop culture these days that this week's episode of The Monitor is a little meatier than usual -- highlighting two comics and two albums along with the best TV...
View ArticlePremiere: Go Behind the Scenes of Flying Lotus’ 2001-Inspired Live Show
A behind-the-scenes look at the technical wizardry behind Flying Lotus' light show.
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