On Monday, we shared the sad news about the death of indie-rapper Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen, of Eyedea and Abilities. And tonight, and this week, the indie-rap community and fans will gather to celebrate his life and mourn his passing. Digg Digg
Indie-rap Community, Fans Gather for Michael “eyedea” Larsen Memorial
October 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Best (and Worst) Concert Moments of 2009
January 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hold on there for a second all you eager concertgoers! I’m excited to get started on a new year of shows too, but before we head full steam in to 2010 let’s check a few things first. Let’s see what remains as tops in our hearts and minds after we spent so much time, money and energy going shows in 2009. [...]
Headliners vs. Openers: Who Wins the Battle?
November 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
You don’t come to the show expecting it. Some artists fear it–while others live for it. But when you’re caught in the middle, as a fan, you feel weird because it’s not what you necessarily paid for or expected to experience. And depending on which artist you came to see, you might feel pissed, guilty or even sorry for [...]
Live Preview: Brother Ali at Metro
November 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As the fiery lyrics of emcee Brother Ali and DJed beats of BK-One simmered down, sweat was dripping off my steaming skin and I headed to my car in the cool night air. I was amazed at how effortlessly Brother Ali led us in celebrating hip-hop’s krush-groove roots, its underground indie-rap present and promising future. [...]
Live Concert Review: Brother Ali at Metro in Chicago
November 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This review originally appeared in Ink19. Minnesota-based emcee Brother Ali knows what it means to grind and persevere in the rap game. Since 2000, he’s released a solid set of albums/EPs and honed his live show skills by opening for fellow Rhymesayers labelmate Atmosphere while trying to make a name for himself in the independent [...]
