by Blake Morneau | Jan 17, 2013 | Culture
Queens, New York rapper Homeboy Sandman’s latest record, First of a Living Breed, is another important record in what’s quickly becoming a career filled with important releases. Sandman’s skill at turning a phrase extends beyond his lyrics, however; he writes...
by Blake Morneau | Jan 14, 2013 | Culture
> Blake Morneau In March of 2012, I was scheduled to attend a concert where Scott H. Biram was to be the opening act. Due to harsh weather in the mountains of Oregon, he was unable to make it to Vancouver. No matter, for the seed had already been planted....
by Blake Morneau | Dec 13, 2012 | Culture
In 2008 Barack Obama was elected President of the United States to much fanfare by people desperate for a change. Over the four ensuing years of his first-term of presidency, many of the same people became disillusioned due to the lack of change they believed they...
by Blake Morneau | Dec 13, 2012 | Culture
El-P Cancer 4 Cure The genius behind one of the great hip-hop labels of all time (Definitive Jux), El-P keeps his impeccable solo streak going with this grimy, bruising sonic onslaught. With Cancer 4 Cure, El-P has created a menacing soundscape over which he uses his...
by Blake Morneau | Dec 6, 2012 | Culture
As much as I enjoy reading the obligatory “Best Albums of the Year” lists, there’s something about them that I’ve always found off-putting. How can you quantify art? Music is not a competition. These lists showcase an asinine way of looking at things. On top of that,...