“Kings” Review. U.K. based producer, James Brewer aka Frameworks, unleashes visual to his eclectic single “Titles” from his recent album “Kings”. Director Simon Brooks puts a perspective frame between music and dance. Between the jazzy downtempo, soft hip-hop rhythm, and lounge electronics, Brooks creates a slight slow…

When it comes to music, nothing says family tradition quite like Hank Williams. Like his father before him, Hank Williams Jr. is an exceptional storyteller and crafted musician. Despite being a world-renown singer/songwriter, Jr. prefers to perform below the mason-dixion line and instills skills crafted from former tutors such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Fats Domino, just to name a few. It is these skills that enable him to switch instruments, as frequently as he changes hats, without missing mid line. Although his lyrics and stage sayings project his political and personal views, Jr. his an introvert at heart and is very much the core of American country music…

“Instrumental artist Frameworks, part of Emanicpator’s distinguished label Loci Recors, has returned for the full unveiling of his forthcoming album KINGS. This release follows his collaboration remix of label-mate Tor’s “Vaults” from Blue Book Remixed. While appearing on the label’s tour, Frameworks has built up quite a bit of anticipation for the release of this ambient work of art”. – Magnum PR…

With the heat of summer still steadily rising, nothing quite brings in cool vibes than music. This year I ventured out of my east coast element and drove down to the sizzle (no exaggeration) that is Tampa, Florida. Lyrical rock gods Incubus just kicked off their album “8” tour with special guests Judah & The Lion and Jimmy Eat World. The tour will be well into the fall season and certainly worth a click…

Once again traveling along the cobblestone’s of Charleston, we find recent CofC graduate Taylor Czerwinski hard at work reviving the arts and music culture. As the city looses historical businesses and gains (yet another) hotel, Czerwinski is striving to piece together Charleston’s rich musical scene with the vast melting pot around her…

Faber & Faber are proud to announce a beautiful, full-color collection of the diaries and photographs of Karl Hyde, half of the pioneering electronic duo Underworld.
“Hyde proves himself an able and enigmatic writer with an intriguing and absorbing way of chronicling the world he finds himself in” – Loud and Quiet….

Behind every great album lies an unheard story. Now, as the sun sets on 2016, Portland’s very own Emancipator shares the story of his debut album, “Soon It Will Be Cold Enough” through his latest release: a double-sided EP titled “Maps & Father King…

The night before Halloween brought plenty of chills and thrills, but not the kind one might expect from the haunted Holy City. The Music Farm was bustling with friends and family members buzzing about local newcomers SondorBlue. It was a harmonic picture of support for the College of Charleston boys, celebrating their first EP release. In addition, the band of Billie Fountain were asked to join the stage…which was certainly a treat!…

Following the stunning success of his previous full length album releases, Edamame is joining up with experimental/ambient electronic music powerhouse Emancipator for the next release on his Loci Records imprint. Already having secured support from XLR8R, “Ochre” is set for release on 7/22…

Charleston, South Carolina is highly known for holding some of America’s greatest history and houses some of the best culinary creatives. But what many people seem to miss out on is the underground art sector hidden between the cobblestones. And what better place to scout out some talent than College of Charleston. I ran into the guys of SondorBlue and immediately fell in love with their soft yet raw original acoustics and vocals. Out of the masses of cover bands, these boys can hold their own with originality…