Thursday, May 21, 2020

Big Ups: Will Toledo Picks His Favorite Records on Bandcamp

Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest uses Bandcamp to look for records that might otherwise fly under the radar. Here are a few of his recent favorite discoveries.

A Introduction to the Fargo's Experimental Noise Scene

Fargo may be small as major cities go, but it boasts one of the more vital and inclusive noise scenes in the United States.

The Best Jazz on Bandcamp: April 2020

A selection of new releases from April illustrating how strong and exciting the jazz landscape has become.

The latest lockdown length Bandcamp Weekly features new music from and an interview with Hanni El Khatib.

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ALBUMS OF THE WEEK

Various Artists, “Pacific Breeze 2: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1972 – 1986”

Various Artists
Pacific Breeze 2
city pop

Salt Cathedral
Carisma
alternative

Ric Wilson and Terrace Martin, “They Call Me Disco”

Ric Wilson &
Terrace Martin
They Call Me Disco
hip-hop

TALSounds
Acquiesce
experimental

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
The Mosaic of Transformation
ambient

Dana Jean Phoenix
& Powernerd
Megawave
synthwave

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Black Mezzy is an upcoming artist from of Columbus, Ohio.

Ten years ago Jamarr ( Black Mezzy ) Owens was sentenced to five years in prison for armed robbery, during that five-year bid Jamarr found his talent and passion for Hip Hop music. Sitting on the yard listening to other inmates rapping and showcasing their talent he told himself he could do that better than these guys.

At that moment he decided to jump in the rap showcase in which he won. All the inmates encouraged him to continue to make music upon his release. Upon release, Jamarr hit the streets with the promise to himself to never go back to prison so he began seeking out local producers to record his music. At that time he discovered an audition for a local Reality television show ( The Come Up ) which he, in turn, auditioned for becoming the lead male role.