#trip hop

Erika de Casier Sharpens Signature Sound on Sophomore LP Sensational

But the other part was spent doing something most people struggle to do - putting...

Sara Barron

PLAYING DETROITGosh Pith "True Blue"

Relating the fear of the law with romantic entanglements, it’s easy to picture yourself escaping the swirl of red and blue lights on foot, dipping through highway brush and hopping fence lines with the same endangered fire you might escape to/from the arms of the one who’s got you feeling all types of crazy.

Jerilyn Jordan

PLAYING DETROITNydge "Lemme Know" (Feat. Joshua)

A trippy love ballad that begs for another chance and bounces around like teenagers flirting at the mall, "Lemme Know" is a playful plea and a totally danceable account of an impending heartbreak.

Jerilyn Jordan

PLAYING DETROIT VIDEO PREMIEREGosh Pith "K9"

My favorite gush worthy trip-hop duo, Gosh Pith, returned this week with another treat from their upcoming EP, Gold Chain, due out February 26. Directed by Shane Ford and chock-full of my friends, acquaintances, and fellow kindred city spirits, "K9" is described as "a story about a young love...

Jerilyn Jordan

BAND OF THE MONTHThe Harrow

With a name inspired by a Kafka story, it makes sense The Harrow would be well-spoken. Yet even with the bar set high the mysterious Brooklyn coldwave/post-punk band impressed with their bewitchingly intelligent interview. The Harrow is Vanessa Irena (vocals, synth, programming), Frank Deserto...

Sophie Saint Thomas

ALBUM REVIEWBrash Flair "Two"

Trip hop duo Brash Flair's most recent album Two was released April 1st. Somehow, though there are only five songs on this EP, they've has managed to create a gorgeous collection of thoughts and movement that feels vast and exploratory.

Alexandra Freeman

ALBUM REVIEWNeneh Cherry "Blank Project"

Neneh Cherry is back with Blank Project, a collaboration with experimental electronic group RocketNumberNine and her first solo album in 16 years. Built on Cherry’s recent strife, this album weaves its way in and out of complex emotion with soul and aplomb.

Alexandra Freeman

TRACK OF THE WEEKNeneh Cherry and Robyn "Out Of The Black"

Neneh Cherry is joined by fellow Swede and pop star Robyn on the song “Out Of The Black”- a beautifully produced, minimal piece that combines their voices into a declaration of self.

Alexandra Freeman