The Weeknd: Kiss Land

The Weeknd preview, Pixies' surprise EP, the "Rappin Duke" and more in the songs we tweeted this week

NPR gave the internet a first crack at The Weeknd’s upcoming album Kiss Land this week, which they describe as Abel Tesfaye’s “manifesto against seeking fame and living your dreams.” Since dropping the mixtape House of Balloons in 2010, the unique crooning Canadian singer has received much critical acclaim—even a comparison to the indelible Michael Jackson. Deeply introspective, emotional and beautifully composed, Kiss Land shows …

Shawn Brown: Rappin’ Duke

The Weeknd preview, Pixies' surprise EP, the "Rappin Duke" and more in the songs we tweeted this week

Kool Keith, the self-proclaimed inventor of horrorcore, offered up this week’s #Private Jam and the legendary and slightly insane hip-hop artist did not disappoint, choosing the obscure 1983 track “Rappin’ Duke” (a cultural parody of the times hinting at everyone from John Wayne to Ronald Reagan). Explains Keith, “I think I secretly liked Shawn Brown’s ‘Rappin Duke‘ song. I thought I hated it but found …

Prosumer: Dimensions 2013 Mix

The Weeknd preview, Pixies' surprise EP, the "Rappin Duke" and more in the songs we tweeted this week

CH is on-site at Croatia’s Fort Punta Christa for this year’s second annual Dimensions festival, where 5,000 fans converge to hear today’s top DJs and musicians push the limits of several impressive sound-system setups spreading from the clear-blue waters of the beach up into the hills of the ancient ruins comprising the area. We wish uploading the warm vibes for everyone was possible, but for …