Fuegoveli – Boston Hassle Video Interview
Hope springs eternal from the next generation of Boston hip hop artists. Between his summer release of the nostalgia-fueled rap EP, Camp…
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“DSM” showcases the many individual styles of Brockton’s Van Buren Records
It has been a fruitful 18 months for the Brockton super-collective Van Buren Records. Their two 2021 records, Bad For Press and Black Wall…
Bakar’s ‘Nobody’s Home’: A Vibrant, Honest Story of Reclamation
Although you may not know him yet by name, you’ve likely heard Bakar’s rich, distinctive vocals on the 2019 track “Hell…
Massachusetts-Based Rapper WHYTRI, an Icon in the Making
As a Massachusetts native, WHYTRI (Dimitri Jean), started his journey in the local dance community with the infamous company, Phunk Phenomenon….
Introducing CLUB INDGO with “Are You in the Room”
New England’s burgeoning music scene is due in large part to congeries of Massachusetts collectives and groups that help push it forward….
Kleo: “My Baby” (feat. ProSwervez, Ill Addicts & HaleyJadeEast)
Kleo rarely shies away from developing stories with an all-encompassing lens. His 2021 EP 1000 Years of Grief, for example, captured the historical…
The Year End List for MA
With an abundance of talent and collaboration burgeoning from Massachusetts, the best route to capture my favorite music from the year was…
MonaVeli: “TRUTH” (feat. Tsu Surf)
Over the past few months, prolific Boston/Brockton artist MonaVeli has honed in on her diverse skillset-from fierce singer, to expressive rapper, to…
Shane Dylan: A Star or a Lonely Dreamer
The place above the Lululemon on Newbury Street is a an affectionately cozy setting-a vibrant neon attic that feels communal by its…
OJ Mountain Set to Release Sloppy Optimism on Oct. 15
Mark your calendars, Philly-based artist OJ Mountain is gearing up to release his first album, Sloppy Optimism, on October 15. Previously releasing…
Premo.Dee – “MaddenMadMan (Freestyle) ”
Somewhere along the astral plane lies the raps of Brockton native Premo.Dee. The introspective artist nonchalantly spits over beats that are sleek…
The long interview w/ the incomparable Kool Keith
He's just released a new 12" called "Distortion" w/ Scorn & Submerged on OHM RESISTANCE and he's got a lot going on. Talking Chuck D, his other hip hop peers, Napalm Death, recording + more...
