» The Visionaries Issue: Music Articles
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Shades of Grey,
It’s time to do an exercise here: close the door, dim the lights, make sure you’re completely undisturbed for the next hour or so, and press ‘play’ on Salem’s debut album, “King Night” (IAmSound, 2010). The title track opens the disc and sets the tone for an almost out-of-body, ultrasonic experience, one that would take [...]
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LIVING IN FREQUENCIES,
It is always refreshing to talk with Erykah Badu and hear her articulate her vision of life and passing thoughts. While some artists are only known for mastering one side of their art, Erica Abi Wright is the personification of full-blown artistry. Immersed in the worlds of deejaying, fashion and many other cre- ative pursuits, [...]
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DRUMS IN CRESCENDO,
The release in March 2010 of The Drums’ debut EP “Summertime!,” followed by their self-titled LP later in the year, was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. Their Brooklyn-based take on California Dreamin’ resulted in beachy melodies, blended with witty lyricism and fast-paced true musicianship that won massive acclaim worldwide from [...]
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THE EVOLUTION OF WOODKID,
28-year-old film director Yoann Lemoine is traveling down a new road under the name Woodkid. Over the past three years, Lemoine has directed videos for the likes of Moby, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Yelle. After releasing many award-winning videos, such as his animation work for “Aides Graffiti,” he released his first EP this past [...]