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2010 IN REVIEW: Xela’s Exclusive Hip-Hop Mix

Words and Mix by John Twells 2010 has been an interesting year for hip hop; the genre is still melting in and out of genres thanks to Kanye West’s legacy and the man himself released his most widely acclaimed record to date. Some big personalities popped up from (almost) nowhere, and some previously derided ex-stars […]

Watch Thurston Moore Interview Beck and Mike D

When Pitchfork reported on Beck‘s producer role in Thurston Moore‘s new solo album yesterday, they vaguely added that the alt-rock icons “are old buddies who have teamed up for occasional projects in the past.” Projects like Moore’s 120 Minutes stint, where he invited Beck right on the cusp of his “Loser” breakthrough and invited Mike […]

NE049: An Exclusive DJ Nobody Mix

Since dropping his decade-old Nobody debut Soulmates, Elvin Estela’s covered the Flaming Lips (“What Is the Light?”), toyed with Auto Tune (One For All Without Hesitation) and severely stoned pop soundscapes (Blank Blue), and collaborated with everyone from Prefuse 73 to members of Mars Volta and Beachwood Sparks. The producer’s long-running streak as one of […]