After being delayed earlier this year, Kid Cudi (aka Scott Mescudi) has just released his new album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ and it’s potentially his best yet. The 19-track record is available to stream online now, and features appearances from an impressive line-up of talent—from Andre 3000 to Willow (Smith) and Pharrell Williams. From the dark “Frequency” to the funky, horn-heavy “Surfin’” to the …
Album art has always made a statement about the music within or those who produced it. Vinyl collectors know this and, with Jeremy Porter’s walnut wood wall-mounted record holder (with a hand-applied oil finish), one’s favorite can be constantly on display. Each holder is made-to-order and two brass screws round out the simple, effective design. It’s an easy way to turn album covers into art …
With unreleased music (including the stunning “Moonbeam Levels” which was recorded in 1982 during the 1999 sessions), a posthumous 40-track album by Prince, titled Prince 4Ever, is available on CD or mp3 now. With some of the beloved musicians most beautiful songs—like “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and “Paisley Park”—the album comes with a 12-page booklet of never-seen-before photos by Herb Ritts.
