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Forget about Kurt Cobain for a second: For kids like me, the Beastie Boys invented the 90s. Technology was changing fast and the world was shrinking rapidly. Between their music and label/magazine Grand Royal, the Beasties showed how to reach out and scoop up all the best parts. New York hip-hop and punk rock, Japanese pop, Jamaican dub— all of it could be gathered and re-assembled into something that reflected who you were. This sort of cultural mixing was nothing new, but the Beastie Boys brought it to the mainstream. They were ambassadors, but their hipness didn’t look down on anybody. It felt inclusive.
Mark Richardson remembers MCA. (via pitchfork)

Merchants Of Def: Rest in Peace, MCA

kampgrizzly:

Sad, sad news today about the passing of Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys. It could be argued that there isn’t a single individual that better represents and influences the collective vibes here at Kamp. A true hip hop trailblazer, filmmaker, and activist, Adam has…

MCA. RIP. #hero

Megafaun: The Importance of Levon Helm

megafaun:

I could write a book about the influence this man has had on my life, and our life as a band. The unmistakable feel he placed in a groove, the subtle flourishes he pulled out of that dry snare drum, the earthy quality and raw power of his voice, his epic charisma as a performer; they’re all…

Radio-Aktivität via p4k.

Radio-Aktivität via p4k.

 – Another Iris by Brad Laner
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WOW.

Remix/recreation of All Tiny Creatures’ “An Iris” by Brad Laner. “An Iris” features Justin Vernon and Matthew Byars and is available on the album “Harbors.”

Tatiana Plakhova

Tatiana Plakhova

In honor and memory of Chris Reimer, who passed away February 21st, 2012 due to complications from a heart condition, we invite fans and friends to celebrate his life and work with the band Women. On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 29th at 3p EST, we invite and encourage fans to listen to both Women albums back to back, below. It’s a simple gesture in remembrance of our talented and compassionate friend, Chris.

In honor and memory of Chris Reimer, who passed away February 21st, 2012 due to complications from a heart condition, we invite fans and friends to celebrate his life and work with the band Women. On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 29th at 3p EST, we invite and encourage fans to listen to both Women albums back to back, below. It’s a simple gesture in remembrance of our talented and compassionate friend, Chris.

Forget about Kurt Cobain for a second: For kids like me, the Beastie Boys invented the 90s. Technology was changing fast and the world was shrinking rapidly. Between their music and label/magazine Grand Royal, the Beasties showed how to reach out and scoop up all the best parts. New York hip-hop and punk rock, Japanese pop, Jamaican dub— all of it could be gathered and re-assembled into something that reflected who you were. This sort of cultural mixing was nothing new, but the Beastie Boys brought it to the mainstream. They were ambassadors, but their hipness didn’t look down on anybody. It felt inclusive.
Mark Richardson remembers MCA. (via pitchfork)

Merchants Of Def: Rest in Peace, MCA

kampgrizzly:

Sad, sad news today about the passing of Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys. It could be argued that there isn’t a single individual that better represents and influences the collective vibes here at Kamp. A true hip hop trailblazer, filmmaker, and activist, Adam has…

MCA. RIP. #hero

Lebbeus Woods.

Lebbeus Woods.

(Source: oxane, via galacticresonance)

(Source: dvdp, via galacticresonance)

Megafaun: The Importance of Levon Helm

megafaun:

I could write a book about the influence this man has had on my life, and our life as a band. The unmistakable feel he placed in a groove, the subtle flourishes he pulled out of that dry snare drum, the earthy quality and raw power of his voice, his epic charisma as a performer; they’re all…

Radio-Aktivität via p4k.

Radio-Aktivität via p4k.

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Night wheel.

Tatiana Plakhova

Tatiana Plakhova

In honor and memory of Chris Reimer, who passed away February 21st, 2012 due to complications from a heart condition, we invite fans and friends to celebrate his life and work with the band Women. On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 29th at 3p EST, we invite and encourage fans to listen to both Women albums back to back, below. It’s a simple gesture in remembrance of our talented and compassionate friend, Chris.

In honor and memory of Chris Reimer, who passed away February 21st, 2012 due to complications from a heart condition, we invite fans and friends to celebrate his life and work with the band Women. On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 29th at 3p EST, we invite and encourage fans to listen to both Women albums back to back, below. It’s a simple gesture in remembrance of our talented and compassionate friend, Chris.

"Forget about Kurt Cobain for a second: For kids like me, the Beastie Boys invented the 90s. Technology was changing fast and the world was shrinking rapidly. Between their music and label/magazine Grand Royal, the Beasties showed how to reach out and scoop up all the best parts. New York hip-hop and punk rock, Japanese pop, Jamaican dub— all of it could be gathered and re-assembled into something that reflected who you were. This sort of cultural mixing was nothing new, but the Beastie Boys brought it to the mainstream. They were ambassadors, but their hipness didn’t look down on anybody. It felt inclusive."
Another Iris by Brad Laner

WOW.

Remix/recreation of All Tiny Creatures’ “An Iris” by Brad Laner. “An Iris” features Justin Vernon and Matthew Byars and is available on the album “Harbors.”

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