Author Archives: rick flair

Fat Nick had a huge year in 2018, he dropped his debut album ‘Generation Numb’ and played shows at Rolling Loud. Both Fat Nick and Shakewell had success with collabs with the likes of Pouya. This isn’t the first time Fat Nick and Shakewell have worked together, but this might be the best. This catchyContinue reading “FAT NICK – PEMEX (Ft. SHAKEWELL)”

Celestin began his career under the alias Kaytradamus in 2010. He is part of the hip hop duo The Celestics. Kaytranada is currently on the roster for HW&W Recordings, an independent label based in Los Angeles and Toronto with other artists such as Mike Gao, Gravez, and Tek.Lun. Kaytranda has been successful with producing with his ownContinue reading “Kaytranada – Chances (feat. Shay Lia)”

Dirty,  gritty, punky, yet so soft. Active Bird Community is a fairly new addition to the family of indie that resides Neutral Milk Hotel as well as Two Door Cinema Club. This track is off of their latest release called Amends. They really grasp the vibe of early 2000’s pop-punk without having to be soContinue reading “Active Bird Community – Sweaty Lake”

Out of Los Angeles, CA, another sure to be prolific math rock band is emerging. A somewhat fading genre, it uses fast-paced drumming accompanied by shredding electric guitar. Moving in arpeggios at incredible rates and leading into sweet bouncy breakdowns, it really makes you think – and groove. This group revives the soul of itContinue reading “Standards – Standards EP”

Here we have another indie culture icon to be named and renamed only to have their final “nom de plum” was given from the Wu-Tang rap name generator website. But unlike Donald Glover, Melina Duterte creates intimate soundscapes that drift you from the conscious state to a comfortable hypnosis. With sounds that accent lo-fi surfContinue reading “Jay Som – Turn The Other Cheek”