NY MAG– When we asked Girl Talk mastermind Gregg Gillis to put together his ultimate summer playlist, he immediately thought of a party he went to last year. “My friend Lord Grunge from the rap group Grand Buffet had this cookout,” he remembers. “People were drinking all day, relaxing, listening to tunes. At night, it got crazy, and by noon … Read More
Media Roots Music – Atop Mix #6 by Media Roots MEDIA ROOTS– This set is a celebration of repetition. Every day we see the same objects and hear the same sounds. Deep down we know they are not truly the same, yet we hold onto the idea of repetition in our daily lives. Musical loops are perfect examples of this. … Read More
Media Roots Music- Atop Set #5 by Media Roots MEDIA ROOTS– I love music that not only makes me want to dance, but that forces me to. This week’s set is all about music that I have to move to– I hope it does the same for Media Roots listeners as well. All the featured music on the mix can … Read More
PITCHFORK– When you listen to “Kill Your Co-Workers”, from Flying Lotus‘ latest EP Pattern + Grid World, do you think to yourself, “Man, what would really make this song totally amazing is a video where animated robots kill people holding up nonsensical signs at a parade”? Well, today’s your lucky day, my friend. Flying Lotus and animator Beeple … Read More
Media Roots Music- Atop Set #4 by Media Roots MEDIA ROOTS– This week’s mix is a tribute to the artistry of melodic composition by artists who use music as a medium to relay their most intense emotions. These tracks I chose exemplify how the composition within every piece of music can be compared to the unique qualities of fingerprints. Every … Read More
