diSKOAver weekly last updated: 5/03/2023
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diSKOAver weekly last updated: 5/03/2023 ✅
[Watch] Earl Sweatshirt's First-Ever Interview Since Return
This morning, Odd Future's most reclusive MC Earl Sweatshirt was interviewed by Peter Rosenburg of Hot 97, joined by Tyler, The Creator and Taco. In his first interview since returning to the music world, a shy Earl discussed what it was like missing out on the incredible success the hip hop outfit has seen in the last year. He also went futher to open up about the truth behind his time away, clearing up rumours that it was because his mother disagreed with his music. Here's what he had to say:
Motherfuckers think that my mom heard a song and was like, No, I’m not fucking with this song. I was fucking up. Outside of music, music aside from everything, I was fucking up."
The entirety of the ten-minute video is available to watch above (via The Fader). As well, you can watch the ten-minute video for "Oldie," the closing track on the just released OF Tape Vol. 2, after the jump. OF Tape Vol. 2 is out now.
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[Interview] Breton Singer Roman Rappak Details Debut Album, Speaks In Multimedia Languages
What started as a simple solution to showcase their short films in a unique way quickly turned into what we listen to, watch and experience as London five-piece Breton. Lead singer Roman Rappak was kind enough to take a few minutes to duck into another section of their abandoned bank turned studio and home known as BretonLABS to chat with Some Kind of Awesome as he and his bandmates were making their final preparations before heading to Austin, TX for a week's worth of shows at SXSW and their first headlining performance at Mercury Lounge in New York City. With their debut full length Other People's Problems hitting shelves in the UK next week on March 26th and April 3rd in the US, Rappak brought me up to speed on the band from initial idea to present, complete with his experience recording in Iceland at Sundlaugin Studio - Sigur Ros' recording studio that was converted from an old 1930's swimming pool.
[Interview] Hawk Eyes Talk New Album 'Ideas', Touring and Being Hit With an iPhone 4!
Following the release of their 2010 album Modern Bodies, I had a chance to catch up with Leeds' Hawk Eyes as they prepare to release their new album, Ideas, next month on the 26th of March. We had a chance to talk about the new album, their influences and some weird goings on in a hotel when they signed a Japanese deal alongside a Christmas carol singing choir. So yeah, why not make the jump for the interview and delve a little deeper into the minds of four young gents from Leeds making one hell of a lot of noise.
[Interview] Aloe Blacc Talks Beginnings, European Tours, and The Differences Between North America and Europe
From his early work in the mid-90s, to his current solo career, soul singer Aloe Blacc has come a long way in the world of hip hop. Starting his career working alongside DJ Exile as the duo EMANON, Blacc continued to expand, working with various artists, including the Jazz Liberatorz and producer and emcee OHNO, who was signed on Stones Throw Records. The result: Blacc was signed to Stones Throw Records, and from there, the singer took his career to a whole new level. His debut solo album, Shine Through, was released in 2006, and was followed by the runaway success of his sophomore album Good Things and its lead single "I Need a Dollar." After that, Blacc's solo career took off, and his name has become well known throughout the music industry, and he has no intention to slow down anytime soon.
I recently caught up with Mr. Blacc to chat about everything from his beginnings in the music industry, the making of both his studio albums, Shine Through and Good Things, touring, the differences between Europe and North America, and what we can expect from him in the future. You can check out our interview after the jump.
[Interview] Nick Millhiser of Holy Ghost! Talks Band Beginnings, Touring, and Influential People
DFA electropop duo Holy Ghost! have had an interesting and eventful history, to say the least. The duo, consisting of New York natives Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser, found their beginnings when they joined the DFA Records family ten years ago as members of the hip hop group Automato. After the group disbanded, the pair continued to make music, and, instead of continuing the path of hip hop, they veered more towards a vocal-based, electropop sound. From there, Holy Ghost! was born. Continuing on under the DFA label, the pair have released an EP, an amazing self-titled debut LP, and enough remixes to be combined into their own album entirely. From touring alongside their DFA cohort James Murphy and his famed outfit LCD Soundsystem, to opening for Cut Copy and Chromeo, to headlinging their first tour this year, Millhiser and Frankel have a lot to be proud of.
As the duo wraps up their North American headlining tour, which I had the chance to attend just one week ago, Nick Millhiser took the time to answer a number of questions that have been on my mind as of late. You can read our interview after the jump. As well, if you haven't hear the dup's latest single titled "I Wanted To Tell Her," head over to Green Label Sound's official website to download the song for free.
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