Elric, Brian, Phil and Jules are joined remotely by Quentin Tarantino himself for an epic discussion about a great feature on the New Beverly website called “Tarantino’s Reviews” where QT has been writing his own articles on movies and TV episodes. He also offers five of his own picks in response to our “Ripoffs” from way back in 2017.
In Memory of Wallace Roney: “Venus Rising”
Jazz in LA: Arturo and Adam O’Farrill, Live From Culver City
The Live Show: Arturo and Adam O’Farrill, 28 March 2020
Please scroll to 8 minutes into the video above; technical setup prior
Please scroll to 8 minutes into the video above; technical setup prior
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Riot Material is proud to present, and stream live this evening, legendary Jazz pianist Arturo O’Farrill and his son, Trumpeter and NPR critic’s fave Adam O’Farrill, performing together in their living room, Saturday, 28 March beginning at 6pm Pacific Standard Time. This will be a very special evening where father and son, two exceptionally fine men and notable greats on their instruments, burn down the so-called house while also lighting fire to our hearts and imaginations, the sonic and creative landscapes of our minds, all in ways where we never have to leave our homes. Dine in with a special dish, either homemade or delivered-in from your favorite local restaurant, click onto the Riot Material homepage / riotmaterial.com, and voilà, sit back and enjoy!
Dr. Cornel West Speaks Black Prophetic Fire
An always-welcomed dose of Cornel West, who is the focus of Arturo O’Farrill’s The Cornel West Concerto, a timely recording to be released this week. O’Farrill is onstage tonight with Jacques Lesure and His Soulful Cohorts here in Los Angeles, at Los Balcones, 9pm. Meantime, below is the Professor’s speech that inspired O’Farrill’s composition, which saw its debut at the Apollo Theater with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Dr. West and his “Black Prophetic Fire” speech, at Town Hall Seattle:
Abandoned To The Voice In My Head: King Krule’s Man Alive!
on XL Recordings/Matador Records
Reviewed by Henry Cherry
Archy Ivan Marshall is a 25-year-old musician who performs under the nom de guerre King Krule. As Krule, he has delivered a stunning portrait of demonic exorcism across three full length releases and as many extended plays. As Archy Marshall, he’s added a book and another album, both featuring his brother, Jack.
In a universe devoid of the weary and multitudinous musical classification system, people would immediately recognize the emotional content of the Krule/Marshall output and stamp it as such. Within the varied categorization that has been embraced by those seeking to brand themselves with the musical ideologies of others as a lifestyle choice, defining King Krule as Emo is still a contextual misstep. His is the sound of an ambling internal, but revolutionary discord. [Read more…]
Youth Is No Excuse! But For The Mysterines’ “Hormone”
from the Take Control EP
newly released on Pretty Face Recordings
The Throttling, Throat-Slogging Beat of “Stressy”
Hanni El Khatib
from the forthcoming Flight (out May 15)
on Innovative Leisure
McCoy Tyner, Greatest Jazz Pianist Of All Time, Is Dead at 81
McCoy Tyner’s death was announced on his Facebook page earlier today. Tyner, most famously linked to John Coltrane, was a gale force of rhythmic complexity and ingenuity on the piano. Joining with Coltrane while still a teen, his double-barreled approach to the aural intricacies of modern jazz cannot be fully appreciated. The genius of Tyner’s musicality is still being deciphered. [Read more…]
Deadeye Through The Fist: King Krule’s “Cellular”
from Man Alive!
on now XL Recordings/Matador Records
Silken Volts From Synth Vamps Automatic: “Electrocution”
from Mind Your Own Business
on Stones Throw [Read more…]
William S. Burroughs And A Thanksgiving Prayer
Joyous New Work From Michael Kiwanuka: “You Ain’t The Problem”
From the forthcoming release Kiwanuka
out October 25 on Polydor Records
Forthcoming Menace From Kim Gordon: “Sketch Artist”
From No Home Record
out October 11 on Matador
The Slits, With A 40-Year-Old Blade, Still Cut
“Typical Girls”
from the album Cut
released 40 years ago today on Island Records
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCk8tEOcwqU
The Walls Speak: Art And The Revolution In May ’68
The streets have always been where the masses bring their voices and grievances. It is a practice as old as Ancient Rome. It is when the city rises and a sense of social war penetrates the air that even art itself cannot help but be transformed. This year marks a half century since the great convulsions of 1968, when art itself became the vehicle of capturing and giving voice to the emerging, clashing ideals of that heroic generation. The tail-end of the sixties featured much of the imagery, cultural shifts and pop evolution that define the decade in the world consciousness. Acid rock was in, fashion was taking leaps so colorful and free that trends were established which have not gone out of style. But an aesthetic not readily discussed in the mainstream is the aesthetic of revolution. [Read more…]
Beat Tales From Flying Lotus And David Lynch: “Fire Is Coming”
From Flamagra
Released today on Warp Records
Film directed by Steven Ellison & David Firth
Flying Lotus, “Fire is Coming” (feat. David Lynch)
[full track]
Arresting Braidings In Aldous Harding’s “The Barrel”
From Designer
released today on Flying Nun Records and 4AD
Angela Davis On What It Means To Be A Revolutionary
One of the videos on view at the entrance of The Broad’s exceptional new exhibition, Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power (opening March 23), is Angela Davis speaking to the idea of what it means to be a revolutionary. It is a timely reminder and an historical summoning to hone once-again one’s revolutionary teeth. A review of Soul of a Nation is forthcoming.
Angela Davis (1972)
The Great Dick Dale, Dead At 81
RIP
1937 -2019
“Misirlou,” 1963, from the film A Swinging Affair
No Fuck Heart! Bow To “Boss.” Kiss Finger. No You Die!
From Little Simz’s Grey Area
on Age 101 / AWOL