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The Roots “Sleep.” 1st song off Undun - their best in a long time. Great record!
We might not manufacture much anymore, but we’re still making tear gas!
“Made in USA”
An Egyptian protester holds a spent canister during clashes with Egyptian riot police in Cairo, on November 21, 2011.
Photo by AP Photo
Onra - Hide And Seek
Great collection of Chinese-sampling head-nodders.
A Harvard business prof and a behavioral economist recently asked more than 5,000 Americans how they thought wealth is distributed in the United States. Most thought that it’s more balanced than it actually is. Asked to choose their ideal distribution of wealth, 92% picked one that was even more equitable. Check out the rest of our inequality charts here.
David Byrne & Brian Eno - Regiment
Fishbone - Everyday Sunshine
The worst part about the hurricane for me, aside from the leaky roof, was the cancellation of the Afro-Punk festival!
ANPO: Art X War, 2010
Directed by Linda Hoaglund Playing at the Guggenheim on Fridays @ 1pm and 3pm through September.
ANPO refers to the U.S.-Japan Mutual Cooperation and Security Treaty, which permits the continued presence of U.S. military bases in Japan. A wide range of Japanese artists addressed this resistance, creating a rich archive of works that includes many long hidden from view. This film reveals the extraordinary passion behind this treasure trove of paintings, photographs, anime, and documentary and narrative films.
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You’re All I Need To Get By
One of the many amazing songs written by Ashford & Simpson
RIP Nick Ashford
Pretty Lights - Change Is Gonna Come
This dude’s got some good beats/songs.
Refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya. Originally designed to hold 90,000. Now holds 440,000.
Here is a list of highly-rated charitable organizations and aid groups working in East Africa. Please consider supporting one of them.
Southern Sudanese gather to celebrate their first independence day in the capital city of Juba, on Saturday, July 9, 2011.
Photo by AP Photo/Pete Muller
Midnight EEz - Childhood Memories
Thanks to Charlie, for catching me up on this somewhat unbelievable story of a mid-nineties demo tape by unknown Bronx duo The Midnight Eez, rediscovered in a recent move by Splyce of All City Records. Now remastered and available for those of us who wish we could return to that era…
The Rapture - How Deep Is Your Love
New song from The Rapture. Very much looking forward to the album!
