Having worked with everyone from Masta Ace, The Beastie Boys, Wordsworth, Jonell, Us3, Black Star, Venus Malone and J Sands, last year J Rawls, who is known mainly for his production skills, delivered his second solo album, 'The Essence of Soul.' Returning after only a year, J Rawls takes a new look on jazz and hip-hop fusion with 'The Liquid Crystal Project.' "Jazz-Hop" as J Rawls has calls it, blends "the boom-bap of hip-hop from the...

Whether it is the decreasing amount of money in the music industry or just musicians wanting to explore new things, we have seen more and more musicians diversifying into other related media industries (film, tv, etc) from Mos Def to Common (he's in a new movie with Russell Crowe). However, one medium that we usually don't see musicians try their hand in, is animation. Off the heals of starring in a feature length movie, 'Idelwild,' Andre 3000 will be the voice of a...

Partnering with technology giant Motorola, Swindle magaine is set to produce a series of exclusive sit down dinners in New York and Los Angeles with individuals they have selected for their forthcoming "Icons" issue. Public enemy frontman Chuck D. is just one of many, which includes people like Alan Dershowitz, Tyra Banks, Hulk Hogan, and author Judy Blume, that will be honored. According to Swindle's Editor-In-Chief Roger Gastman, "The common denominator for choosing an "Icon" for the issue...

Congratulations to Melissa Wilkins, from Dallas Texas, for being our winner of the pair of VIP passes to the Voodoo Music Festival. Now comes the tough part, choosing one lucky person to join her. So it is probably a good idea to get on her good side.

With a handful of tour dates announced a few months ago here , in support of King Britt's latest release, the 'Nova Dream Sequence,' it looks like the October 3rd show at Cielo in NYC will be free admission. It will be on a first come first serve basis, so get there early (9-2 am). He will also be doing an in-store at NYC vinyl Dancetraxx at 91 E. 3rd St at 6 pm that day.

Known for using indie tracks for their musical backdrop (e.g. Au Revoir Simone, Gnarls Barkley, etc.), the title track from Bitter:Sweet’s debut album, 'The Mating Game' will be featured on the season premier of the ABC series Grey’s Anatomy. Airing tonight at 9/8c, the episode is titled “Time Has Come Today” with a recap episode called “Complications of the Heart” narrated by Joe the Bartender beginning at 8/7c. Also, Bitter:Sweet’s tracks "The Mating Game" and "Heaven"...

Set to be released on October 17th via Astralwerks, here is the latest video for Badly Drawn Boy's "Nothing's Gonna Change Your Mind" from the forthcoming 'Born In The UK.' And don't try that at home kids, playing piano and driving at the same time.

Whereas in the US it seems like Mariah Carey has been racking up the awards, overseas, Corinne Bailey Rae seems to be the shining star, bringing home two MOBO awards last night. She beat out veteran Beverly Knight and Jamelia to win Best UK female, and she also skated past Plan B and Lady Sovereign to win Best UK Newcomer. The Winners --Best Group: Black Eyed Peas --Best U.K. Female: Corinne Bailey Rae --Best U.K. Male: Lemar --Best Song: Beyonce, "Deja Vu," featuring...

Hosted by Rational Animal and the ASPCA, Beastie Boys are set to play a rare initimate show at Hiro Ballroom (NYC) on October 4th as part of the "Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC" benefit. The charity event will benefit local rescue groups and New York City’s homeless animals. The line up includes the Beastie Boys, Joe & Albert Bouchard Of Blue Oyster Cult, The Choke, The Duelling Bankheads, and more, as well as a special appearance by Debbie Harry. For more information, visit

Couldn't get tickets to Gnarls Barkley's Central Park SummerStage show? Weren't uber-hip enough to attend The Rapture VMA party hosted by Cee-Lo? Well Waxploitation in a recent email blast, announced how to attend a free Gnarls Barkley show in NYC. See how you can score your free tickets here .