Medium Roast Ep.3: The Art of DJing with DJ BoyGirl
In this episode Ink Magazine’s Carlos And Ross discuss the art of DJing with Richmond’s own DJ Boygirl. The conversation touches on the history of DJing, issues that can arise from the art form, and the topic of whether or not curation itself can be considered a complete form of artistic expression.
Weekly Roundup
What our staff has been looking at, reading, and thinking about.
Weekly Roundup
What our staff has been looking at, reading, and thinking about.
A Guide to Detroit Hip-Hop
Detroit is putting its foot down, earning respect from a sea of booming rap scenes, such as the Bay Area and L.A. But with Detroit, the release of new music is at such a fast clip, that this time the city’s music history will, without a doubt, be seen as important as its roots in Motown. Here is Ink’s guide.
Some People Think Little Girls Should be Seen and Not Heard: X-Ray Spex Poly Styrene
How Poly Styrene rebelled against punk’s whiteness and masculinity in 1970s London.
Richmond Battery Shows: Disseminating Sound & Breaking Paradigms
An outdoor series in motion, dedicated to sharing forms of self-expression with the community.
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Marc Rebillet @ the 9:30 Club
Concert-goers understand the importance of crowd participation during sets. A somewhat boring artist could have an incredible performance with the proper amount of crowd interaction infused into it. However, this isn’t the case for Marc “Loop Daddy” Rebillet.
Some Things Last a Long Time, Daniel Johnston is Proof.
I spent a lot of time this summer sitting on my friend’s porch and listening to music. I was caught off-guard by a song he had added to the playlist. The quality of the recording wasn’t very good, the singer had a strange high-pitched voice, and there were very audible mistakes throughout the recording, but there was something about it that just stopped me in my tracks.
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What our staff has been looking at, reading, and thinking about.
Sitting Down with COIN
Seated in the greenroom, Chase (lead vocals, synth), Joe (guitar), and Ryan (drums) of COIN took the time to talk about their start in music, their experiences on tour, and their upcoming album.
Heading to Boogie Island
Shormey’s newest release is a tape made of soul, synth, and disco perfect for the summer.