MEDIA ROOTS — Watch Aphex Twin, aka Richard D. James, conduct a 48-piece orchestra and 24-piece choir by remote-control using midi controllers, headphones, and remote visual cues in Wroclaw, Poland. This man is a living legend dedicated to the craft, truly one of our generation’s musical geniuses. Richard D. James, ‘nuff said. Messina *** Richard D. James PITCHFORK — As … Read More
MEDIA ROOTS— Plaintive ripples of harp-like plucked string sounds of Björk’s invented gameleste set the aural stage for the Icelandic singer in Biophilia, her eigth studio album. ‘Moon‘ is a gentle opener, and tesla coil rhythms reminiscent of slightly softened saw-wave synth sounds follow with ‘Thunderbolt‘ procession, ushering the listener into Björk’s latest opus. The literal and metaphoric are then … Read More
MEDIA ROOTS- Kevin Martin is a songwriter based in San Diego, CA that identifies his music as ‘throwback pop’, combining his love of performance flair with vintage piano-pop stylings. His song ‘TV News’ was written as a result of his waking up to corporate media brainwashing. Kevin Martin performs ‘TV News’ outside of the Civic Center at Occupy San Diego. … Read More
MEDIA ROOTS- Remo Conscious is a Bay Area based musician and artist who has been making politically motivated music for the past decade. His hip hop has been featured in multiple documentaries and he has gained worldwide notoriety for his profound lyricism and unabashed truthtelling. Remo’s new song, ‘They Want War’, is a cutting analysis of America’s murderous war machine. … Read More
Music Video for Lupe Fiasco’s Words I Never Said HUFFINGTON POST– In an interview on “What’s Trending,” a CBS News video segment, Lupe Fiasco – a rapper known for his socially conscious and politically charged lyrics – had some harsh words for the president. “In my fight against terrorism, to me, the biggest terrorist is Obama, and the United States … Read More
