On “Always Forever,” young London trio Vondelpark deftly infuse indie pop with ethereal R&B, drawing on a wide array of influences. Think Arthur Russell and Sade visiting Bon Iver at his cabin for a session. Vondelpark’s eclectically-sourced sound is matched by their visuals. The video fades between newlyweds having their first awkward photos taken in front of a setting sun and a CGI-babe taking a …
The SoundCloud community got a special treat this week when New Jersey-based producer Clams Casino dropped “Bookfiend,” which features the mysterious, masked rapper DOOM. Clams, known for his dreamy, atmospheric hip-hop production for artists like A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd, and DOOM, famous for his low-structure, critically-acclaimed verses, play off one another’s strengths in this stellar collaboration—the first in a series of tracks the duo …
When Kris Kross “jumped” onto the scene in ’92, they inspired young people everywhere to get Totally Krossed Out with their Jermaine Dupri-produced debut album. They also ignited a major fashion moment where it was suddenly acceptable to wear an entire ensemble backwards—belt, baseball jersey and all. Their ephemeral reign as the daddy macs of teen rap left an indelible mark on music, and sadly, …
