I’ve known NishoSoul for the past couple of years, first as an artist from the DMV and then as someone I’d consider a homie and someone I can talk life with. Our friendship is one born from the love of dope music and anime–as many of my friendships are–and got stronger over the last year […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Verze Drops Verze Vol. 2
The EP is the way to go for many artists these days. People want quick hits of music more and more and long-form albums, while still appreciated, don’t always find their ways onto playlists in their entirety. It’s not a bad thing, just a sign of the ever-changing way we consume music. In fact, I’d […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: An Interview with Charlie Too Much
I’ve followed Charlie Too Much for the better part of the last three years. From a chance meeting at College Park through the ups and downs of dealing with life and its stressors, I’ve come to value Charlie as an artist, but also as a friend. That said, things have been a bit quieter on […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Mike Melinoe Returns with Oo
Mike Melinoe starts out his latest project with a lot of bass, a little bit of oral, and menacing lyricism. A hell of a way to start, yes, but it sets up what unfolds over the rest of the 25-minute project, Oo. On this one, we find Mike battling against himself and others for a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: NoFace, Rapper Responds to Con with “Ryan Dunn”
I’m a bit late on this one, but check out the response NoFace, Rapper delivered to Con. This NOVA Battle Royal has given some dope music, but there’s still an underlying respect the region has for one another. Plus, I liked the double entendre of naming the track “Ryan Dunn.” Check out the track below […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Lex Rush Drops Swipe from Upcoming EP
Lex Rush describes her latest track, “Swipe,” as being like a “Broad City episode on wax.” “Swipe,” featured on Lex’s new project, Lex And The City, the track is equal parts hilarious and insightful. We’re taken through the “app life” Lex and her friends struggle through in order to find like, love, and lust, profiling […]
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