Tag: TV On The Radio

‘Fat Rhymes Every Time, B*tch, Roseanne Bars’

There’s just too much that’s too good going on today. I think I’ve finally joined the Wale rapwagon. The killer beat by TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek helps — as does K’naan breezy, Weezy verse — but nothing outshines the  kill line quoted in the above header. Emcees worldwide are no doubt lamenting not having thought of that one first. Hell, I coulda had a rap career with that line.

Thanks, Coachella

I’m sure I’m not alone in admitting that I’m still recovering from three days spent soaking up desert sun and distortion. These things take time, and weaning, which is why I’d like to belatedly introduce my baby, Coachella Digital, Issue 1.

Still those clucking tongues: this is a real (digital) magazine. Goldenvoice knows better than to launch a publication that feels like a playbill, and they gave us more editorial freedom than I’ve experienced at some indie outfits.

In short, it’s an online/offline digital publication whose primary goal is to cover the culture of the modern music festival. It’s highly interactive, plenty literate, and features as much fresh talent as it does stories of those who operate behind the scenes.

It’s free for download here. Oh, and I’m the managing editor, which means I touch all the text.

Also, I blogged about the fest for LA Weekly here: