I first interviewed in 2019 on the eve of his second EP. A lot has happened since then. It was a pleasure to catch up with him and hear his story:
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Since 1986, a mystery has circled Jeopardy!: the story of Barbara Lowe, an undefeated champ whose episodes then vanished.
Recently, her episodes were found—raising a new set of questions. For the first time, Barbara is ready to tell her side of the story:
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Really digging 's new album on . Makes me feel like I'm at the beach, wistfully watching the waves while sipping on a cute drink through a curly straw. Dreamy.
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For this month's emerging dance artist spotlight, I talked to about building "fantastical realms," ✨twinkly✨ textures and her excellent Babylon IX EP out next week.
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After diving into the seductive late-night sounds of What’s Your Pleasure?, is fully embracing her Age of Aquarius era with a refreshed outlook on life and through the soul-infused disco of new album That! Feels Good! ✨
Read the digital cover: bit.ly/40ttPLO
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Last night: ChembrOvermono at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Hiked up what felt like a small mountain to get there. Worth the blisters.
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Last night delivered a jazz sermon. A room full of dancing, hollering, jumping, and rejoicing. Hoping the next time they're here it's to play bigger stages for more people 🙏
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In honor of "Cardboard Box" turning 1 today, I interviewed -- 's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month for March -- about making a big splash in the music biz from across the pond & carrying the legacy of girl groups they grew up with. ✨
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Wild Wild West: After the pandemic, LA's rave underground has bounced back stronger than ever 🌵
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Stoked to launch 's new monthly emerging dance artist spotlight!
First up: electronic-pop artist
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Very happy to have profiled for . Her excellent debut album Mascarade comes out through in a matter of hours. RIYL: broken beat, bruk, neo soul, gospel house, etc.
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32 today.
For a long time I hated taking selfies because years of emotional hardship had taken a toll on my face. But I wanted to record even just a moment when, after a lot of inner-work (s/o therapy), I feel more like myself than ever. Feels good, dudes ☺️
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my profile of kali uchis is up today at 🌹at her house in LA, we had a long conversation about being femme, confronting generational trauma, and her new album red moon in venus. click 4 feels, stay 4 the bunnies & lowriders:
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GODSON OF HOUSE: THE ALBUM
OUT EVERYWHERE TONIGHT!!
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SZA said something really wise about The Grammys that didn't make the cut — "We reduce the people we love when we tell them that an award is the pinnacle of who they are."
I'll share that for whoever needs to see this! 💓
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“I’ve had fun doing the drug thing and the psychedelics and all that s–t. Now that I’ve exhausted that part of my life, let me do this new decade differently."
love in conversation w/
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Post-artist interview rush makes me feel like I can run through a wall
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"I've accepted longing as a feeling and, instead of being sad about it, I just like to live in it, I like to bask in it... it's just there, like a sadness that I love to carry."
Had a lovely chat with ahead of the #GRAMMYs for
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This week's #FirstSpin includes new music from Gorgon City, Mau P & more blbrd.cm/wT7dUTQ
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New music this week from Dego, STR4TA, Byron The Aquarius, NxWorries, and Baby Rose — ya girl is ✨THRIVING✨
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i interviewed the legendary french jazz band Cortex for — in french! — to discuss their 1975 debut album, Troupeau Bleu, and its impact on hip-hop
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Kerri Chandler: ‘Where we lived, you had three choices: drugs, gangs or music’ ( - )
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Last night. What an amazing and special experience.
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Yooooooo !!! I can’t believe I got to see the legendary French Jazz-Funk band, Cortex. !!!!
Their first performance ever in Los Angeles !!!
As it stands, Cortex is one of the most sampled artists from France
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“I want to continue the work that made me a fan of Defected,” says Wez Saunders, who acquired ownership of the venerable U.K. house label in August.
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Loving the coziness of 's new single, which delivers the warmth of wearing your favorite hoodie and trading murmured ilys with your partner before drifting off to sleep 🥰
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When the caffeine buzz and new Kelela hit at the coffee shop
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Pretty stoked to see it lead the Grammy.com homepage
Tysm for the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, both professionally and personally ☺️
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I spoke to about turning therapy sessions into art and finding catharsis in chaos.
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"[The music] lost the sense of social responsibility that was so much a part of early house." On this week's Beyond the Scenes, DJ and music scholar and writer, , join host to discuss the forgotten Black and Queer origins of house music.
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Nubya Garcia last night at The Ford. A whole vision.
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Some energy for your Wednesday 🎺🎷
+ some words on altrice's latest track "eyes" via 's jiaolong label. Even after many listens, its tender, plucky lil melody continues to give me a mild case of déjà vu.
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