Ropeadope News

meet the band - jared sims

2013-06-18T12:48:00-05:00

Jared has played music on four continents. He performs regularly under his own name and with several other groups. Jared has more than thirty different albums crossing several genres and his studio work has been featured American and Japanese television as well as several video games. Currently based in Boston, he performs regularly, tries to find time for leisure, and teaches jazz and saxophone at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. Check all things Jared Sims at his homespot right here.

meet the band - Brian Thomas

2013-06-18T12:34:08-05:00

Brian Thomas is a celebrated trombonist who has performed with Soulive, Lettuce, Maceo Parker, John Brown's Body, and many more. Constantly active in his adopted town of Boston, Brian heads up the Brian Thomas Group and works with a variety of bands, all the while teaching and networking to keep the music alive. Check his site and projects right over here.

Puppy Love

2013-06-17T13:36:00-05:00

We just got back from DC, where Snarky Puppy wowed the crowd opening for The Roots. Now the hardest working band in the land is off to Toronto for two shows at The Rex. Then it's off to Europe in July, and back to the states in August. Get up with the tour plans right here, and get down with the sound over here.

Eclectic HUW

2013-06-14T12:43:01-05:00

The Pups X The Roots

2013-06-13T12:07:01-05:00

DC is the spot this weekend, as we get ready for Snarky Puppy and The Roots at the DC Jazzfest. It's gonna be a throwdown, so grab your tickets here and meet us in the front row. Save this link and post your pics and videos from the show.

Jump Cut

2013-06-12T13:08:01-05:00

everything about this band is beautiful

2013-06-11T23:25:01-05:00

WNCW

2013-06-10T23:40:00-05:00

New Site is up

2013-06-07T13:19:00-05:00

Our new site is up and running right over here - check in for tour dates, new videos (coming soon), and all the news we can find. Our first seven tracks are streaming now - listen in and share the love. Sevene more are on the way.

Rich Mystics

2013-06-07T13:05:00-05:00

The hardest working Star kids in Philly and beyond - Rich Mystics is the new project from Barney Cortez and Nick Bockrath. Subterranean Psychedelic pop that connects the dots from Syd Barrett to Prince. Barney and Nick have a slew of credits, but we'll just let the music do the talking.

Mostly jazz

2013-06-07T12:53:02-05:00

Check this intro video from the one and only Nile Rodgers, talking abhout Chic headlining the Mostly Jazz Festival and mentioning our favorite world travelers, Snarky Puppy. The festival runs from July 5 - 7 and features Chic, Soul to Soul, and of course the Pups. Get yo tickets right here. And don't forget The Pups and The Roots next weekend in DC.

OG Live

2013-06-06T21:45:01-05:00

put the needle on the (akashic) record

2013-06-06T15:23:01-05:00

Bostonians know the heavy heavy funk that is Akashic Record. Beau Saser and Brian Thomas are joined by Jared Sims, Steve Fell, and Peter Maclean plus a host of special guests on their third release, Bring It Back! Mixed by Alan Evans (Soulive), the record is tight and focused, and then it gets wild. Get on board with the sound right here, and hang out with the boys (men) right over here.

new Huw Cloudcast

2013-06-04T15:53:01-05:00

Snarky Puppy Down Under

2013-06-03T12:50:02-05:00

The reports from The Melbourne Jazz Fest are overwhelming - Snarky Puppy is lighting up the crowd and adding new shows. Back at the fake offices, we're getting the Snarky Puppy Family Dinner record all cued up for fall release. What does it sound like? Jaw dropping, genre bending, redunkulous music that will bend your mind. Get down with the Pups at their facebook and tumblr hangouts.

Summer with Cabinet

2013-06-03T12:42:00-05:00

Our avant-grass troubadours from Pa are hitting the road again soon, rambling through the Northeast with appearances at Mauch Chunk Opera House and a debut appearance at the All Good Music Festival in Thorndale Ohio. Check the dates here, and get your morning jumpin right over here.

reviews

2013-06-02T20:11:00-05:00

“Big Fun 3 – Just like the name says The music was so different, yet oddly familiar. It sounded . . . jazzy, funky, kind of metal, and then there was the New Age, psychedelic overtones. The song in progress started with a cool jazzy tempo, which led into a metal guitar riff, and then slowly progressed into an atmospheric new age sound, gradually falling back into the realms of rock, and then, mysteriously, psychedelic guitar chords took the sound in yet another direction. I found myself intrigued just waiting to hear what would come next. BF3’s renditions are always a little different, so you never know exactly what you’re in for, that way each time you hear them, you’re always in for something interesting. They’ll take you on a musical adventure they’re not even completely sure of! And what could be more fun than that?” Anna Collins - MiamiArtZine

What the critic said

2013-06-01T18:53:01-05:00

"It’s jazz, but jazz [with a] strong influence of electronic music in terms of sound and club culture…. Youth clubs, their atmosphere like this, reflects the nerve and the rhythm of today’s large cities - probably the perfect place for this music. Electronic effects, the sound of electronic instruments, hard, sharp, and sometimes pure funk, sometimes willfully choppy rhythm - is the basis of almost all the album’s tracks. Basis - but not all of the content. Horn section group represented by saxophonist Alexey Mineeva and trumpeter Michael Brucheeva firmly links the sound on the whole, with jazz. Very stylish and quite modern summarizes the album as a whole. - Jazz Quadrat (in Russian, translated by Google)

Friday Funk and soul

2013-05-31T12:45:00-05:00

This from HUW... making every Friday better.

RAD artists on tour

2013-05-30T19:15:00-05:00

Thursday 5/30 - Jonathan Scales Fourchestra at The Evening Muse, Charlotte NC Friday 5/31 - King Britt, Phila PA Saturday 6/1 - Otis Grove at Nectar's, Burlington VT more to come...

Love is all we need

2013-05-30T19:04:00-05:00

It's akways super busy over here at the fake offices, but today we just want to stop and say thanks to all of the great musicians who make this world a better place. Todd, Russ, Greg, Jonathan, Aaron, Mike, Otis (Grove), Kuf, Ethan, and ALL of the Ropeadope extended family of hardworking music makers - Thank You for doing what you do! Folks, show these dedicated people some love today.

Your (Analog) Attention Please

2013-05-28T11:15:00-05:00

From Moscow, Russia (with love) ... Analog Attention drops their debut album on the world today. Fresh from the mind of bandleader Max Shcherbakov, the record draws from influences from Jaga Jazzist to Snarky Puppy. Stream it here and here, and support a growing jazz scene in Russia by heading over to Itunes and giving it some stars.

Rainy Day Dream Away

2013-05-24T17:44:00-05:00

It's about as gloomy and wet as it gets here on the East Coast USA, and this little nugget of goodness just dropped in my lap(top). Take your Friday afternoon out with a Mixcloud mashup from the brothers Dolton in the UK, aka HUW. If you dig what they do, follow them or send some love their way in the form of a music purchase.

Dissolve

2013-05-24T13:24:02-05:00

JSF in NYC

2013-05-23T22:20:01-05:00

Check it folks, we are stoked to announce Jonathan Scales Fourchestra as the newest addition to the Ropeadope Family. The record is redunkulous, with guest appearances from Victor Wooten and Howard Levy. The music drops on July 9, but first get on board with these cats on Friday night in NY - check it all right here.

Pan Grass (featuring Futureman)

2013-05-23T22:17:00-05:00

TNFJ Live

2013-05-23T22:15:00-05:00

Vol 7

2013-05-23T16:02:00-05:00

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2013-05-23T12:05:00-05:00

Get ready Philly town, Rich Mystics are landing at The Barbary on Thursday night with a sound that spans the psychedelia from Syd to The revolution. Who are Rich Mystics you say? Barney Cortez and Nick Bockrath in their most transcendent state of musical exploration.

Release Show Tonight

2013-05-21T13:36:01-05:00

Update on tonight's Akashic show at Church of Boston featuring Alan Evans & the Nth Power from the man, the myth, the legend, Benny T. pre-sales are going like crazy!! Don't get left out. Get your tix tonight or plan on showing up mad early! get em here.

rad artists on tour

2013-05-21T12:43:01-05:00

Tuesday 5/23 - Akashic Record w/Neal Evans - The Church, Boston Thursday 5/23 - Rich Mystics at The Barbary, Philly Friday 5/24 - Jon Scales Fourchestra at Subculture, NYC Saturday 5/25 - Cabinet at The Ark, Ann Arbor , MI Sunday 5/26 - The Campbell Brothers at Delfest, Floyd VA Sunday 5/26 - Russ Kaplan +() at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC

Live At Tyrone Farm

2013-05-20T13:42:01-05:00

Around the world with the pups

2013-05-20T13:17:01-05:00

Get your passport out, Snarky Puppy will be circling the globe. First up is The Melbourne Jazz Festival on June 1 - 9, then off to Blue Note Tokyo for two special nights on June 11 th and 12 th. And then back to Washington DC on June 15th to open for none other than The Roots at the DC Jazzfest. We'll be there, will you?

Diamond Joe

2013-05-20T13:10:01-05:00

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2013-05-20T13:06:00-05:00

rad artists on tour

2013-05-17T12:20:00-05:00

It's a big week for shows kids, get out and enjoy some sweet live music! Saturday 5/18 - Snarky Puppy at The Cutting Room, NYC Saturday 5/18 - Cabinet at Barnaby's, Brattleboro VT Tuesday 5/21 - Akashic Record w/Neal Evans at the Church of Boston Wednesday 5/22 - Christian McBride - Montclair NJ Thursday 5/23 - Rich Mystics at The Barbary, Philly Thursday 5/23 - Indigone Trio returns! - Resonance Cafe, Montreal

Creepin

2013-05-14T16:05:01-05:00

Stream It

2013-05-14T15:44:00-05:00

Big Fun 3.2

2013-05-14T15:34:00-05:00

From Miami comes the long awaited followup record from Bruce Cohen. Bruce returns to the 70's sound of Miles Davis for inspiration, and is joined by newcomers Peter Lucas and Tony Foster who bring a new, heavy sound to the project. The record drops today worldwide, so listen in right here, and if you like it send some love to the band over at Itunes.

The Music Never Stops

2013-05-13T12:03:00-05:00

What a spring - we are about to unleash some serious ish in some new ways. First up is Big Fun 3 from Miami. Add in some hometown heavy funk from Akashic Record in Boston, Philly psychedelic rock from Rich Mystics, A Positive Light from our Philly fave Kuf Knotz, and top it off with afrobeat from Barcelona and some southern soul from Greg Hester. Keep your eye (and ears) on that player on the right for the playlist that travels the world.

Pups Tumblr

2013-05-13T11:58:01-05:00

Check this spot where all the Snarky Pups hang - it's full of tour pics, news, songbook ish and music. The only thing missing is you. Head on over, don't get lost, and submit whatever you feel to make it real. After sold out mayhem, Snarky Puppy hits the Ivy League tomorrow night in Princeton. Come visit us there.

HUW - Reflections Vol 6

2013-05-11T09:19:00-05:00

The Eco Collection

2013-05-09T20:36:00-05:00

Monoxtal

2013-05-09T17:24:01-05:00

Tumblr Time

2013-05-08T12:45:02-05:00

We've been having a ton of fun with tumblr these days. the platform lets us put music, art, lyrics, photos, and videos all on one big wall, which turns listening into a more vibrant experience. Check out the page for our new kids from Moscow (Analog Attention) right here, and then add your own media right over here on the fan page. Its an open conversation on the music, the band, and the world.

RAD artists on tour

2013-05-07T12:39:03-05:00

Tuesday 5/7 - The Henry Millers at Rockwood, New York NY Thursday 5/9 - Todd Clouser at The Frequency, Madison WI Friday 5/10 - Snarky Puppy at Lawrence U, Appleton WI Saturday 5/11 - Cabinet at The Old Farmers Ball, Scranton PA Sunday 5/12 - Three Metre Day at Tranzac, Toronto, ON

Huw On Mixcloud

2013-05-06T14:13:00-05:00

dreamin in the tall grass

2013-05-06T13:57:00-05:00

Our boys from NEPA have their very own festival happening this Saturday up in the tall grass of Montage Mountain. The Coal Town Rounders, Miz, Holy Ghost Tent Revival and more join Cabinet for a day of fun. Poster art from this cat, a kids stage, and don't forget the wiffle ball. Dig it, looks like a ton of fun in the sun.

big in japan (and the world)

2013-05-06T12:42:00-05:00

Heads up folks - there are a few more dates to catch Snarky Puppy in more intimate venues as they continue their US tour. We'll be catching up with our favorite band as they swing into Princeton NJ. Then it's off to the Melbourne Jazz Festival, up to Japan at the venerable Blue Note Tokyo, and back to the states for a not to miss no matter what you do show opening for The Roots in Washington DC. When they said it was gonna be a big year, The Pups were serious y'all.

Family Dinner Playlist

2013-05-03T17:52:00-05:00

get to know the artists who were part of Snarky Puppy's Family Dinner...

Inspiration

2013-05-03T17:49:00-05:00

Inspiration Playlist from Max

2013-05-03T17:46:00-05:00

Reflections Vol. 4

2013-05-03T16:56:01-05:00

Reflex

2013-05-03T15:03:01-05:00

Inspiration

2013-05-02T20:12:00-05:00

Check the first playlist from Max Shcherbakov, the man in front of and behind Analog Attention. Drawing on his extensive range of influences, Max treats us to selections from Hidden Orchestra, Snarky Puppy, Portishead, Jaga Jazzist, Foals, and more. Take some time and reach into Max's mind...

don’t tell anybody

2013-05-02T18:29:01-05:00

From Russia with love

2013-05-02T16:17:00-05:00

Get ready folks, Analog Attention is on their way to your ears and it's gonna make you move. This talented six piece (+) jazz fusion band hails from Moscow, Russia and their influences range from Massive Attack to DJ Shadow to MMW and Snarky Puppy. Enjoy. Spotify it right here, album drops 5/28.

3MD X IGGY + still mine

2013-05-01T14:11:02-05:00

News from the North: Three Metre Day are featured players on the track The Departed on the new Iggy and The Stooges record, Ready To Die. And , the film that 3MD scored - Still Mine - hits theaters this Friday May 3. Check the trailer here, and get hip to 3MD over at GroundUP.

Snarky Puppy w/ Jason Marsalis

2013-04-30T14:08:01-05:00

Lafayette Louisiana - put your plans aside and head on over to Artmosphere this Thursday for the show of the year. The Funky Knuckles kick it off, and The Pups will be joined by the great Jason Marsalis for a night to remember. Grab some free tracks with Jason sitting in right over here.

Free ish from Headnodic

2013-04-30T13:30:01-05:00

Headnodic drops another spacy, outside mix of goodness to help us usher in the springtime! Free download available right over here.

Rad Artists On Tour

2013-04-30T13:18:00-05:00

Tuesday April 30 - Christian McBride - Santa Cruz CA Wednesday May 1 - Snarky Puppy - Le Maison,New Orleans Thursday May 2 - The Funky Knuckles, Snarky Puppy w/Jason Marsalis - Lafayette, LA Friday May 3 - Alison Wedding - Somethin' Jazz Club, NYC Saturday May 4 - Marco Benevento - The Blue Nile, New Orleans

the new digs

2013-04-29T12:02:00-05:00

Welcome to the new site, we hope you like it. Browse the artist pages for news and tour dates, stream new (and old) releases in the album section, and tune in often for unreleased tracks and free downloads on our homepage. It's a beta thing, so please send any bugs or your comments to the web guy.

Reflections Vol. 3

2013-04-27T16:50:00-05:00

Reflections Vol. 2

2013-04-27T16:49:01-05:00

So Sweet So Subtle

2013-04-27T15:28:00-05:00

dred in times square

2013-04-27T15:19:00-05:00

Live From Headnodic’s

2013-04-27T15:16:00-05:00

Hop!

2013-04-27T15:04:00-05:00

Cabinet Live / Folk You Philly 2011

2013-04-27T14:55:00-05:00

Greg Hester Live

2013-04-27T00:02:00-05:00

HUW

2013-04-25T20:36:00-05:00

Michael League, Cory Henry, and Louis Cato

2013-04-25T20:09:00-05:00

Reflections Vol 1

2013-04-24T16:42:01-05:00

Greg Hester wears cool hats

2013-04-24T12:25:00-05:00

Our resident southern soul man Greg Hester is gearing up for a big year in 2013. Rumors abound of a full on James Brown tribute project with some greats from Ivan Neville to John Popper. Check Greg's Ropeadope releases right here, and drop in on Greg's influences with his Country Soul playlist on Spotify. Check Greg's new hat right here.

The Funky Knuckles

2013-04-24T12:09:00-05:00

If you're lucky enough to be in the Southland this week to catch the redonkulous combo of The Funky Knuckles and Snarky Puppy, then you know what we're talking about here. The Funky Knuckles are the best kept secret around. Check out bassist Wes Stephenson's youtube spot right here and see if you can resist supporting these great musicians right over here. Oh, see that LIKE button at the top, go ahead and click it like you like it.

Optics

2013-04-23T13:06:00-05:00

RIP Richie Havens

2013-04-22T23:44:00-05:00

Sad night indeed as we say goodbye to the great Richie Havens. A gifted and unusual guitarist, a voice that soothes the soul, and positive personality that lifted spirits by just being there, Richie will be missed by all. I've had the pleasure of hearing Richie sing 'Here Comes The Sun' in the pouring rain more than once, and that memory alone gives me hope and strength.

RAD Artists On Tour

2013-04-22T13:12:00-05:00

Monday 4/22 - Snarky Puppy hits Atlanta GA. Wednesday 4/24 - Cabinet at the 8X10 in Baltimore. Thursday 4/25 - Otis Grove at The Stomping Ground in CT Friday 4/26 - The Campbell Brothers and Dirty Dozen are both at Jazz Fest Saturday 4/27 - Charlie Hunter at The Blue Nile, NOLA

OFB in NEPA

2013-04-22T12:31:00-05:00

Before you hit the big festies and deal with all of the issues that go with it, support the home town folks and head over to the Old Farmers Ball. Produced and headlined by our bluegrass phenoms Cabinet, the very first OFB kicks off on May 11 at Montage Mountain in Scranton PA. Featuring Cabinet, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Miz, the Coal Town Rounders, and more. Info is right here.

The Pups head East

2013-04-17T13:02:00-05:00

East Coasters, rejoice! Snarky Puppy has landed for the second leg of their monster tour of the US. Check the full tour dates right here, and all you Philly cats join us tomorrow night as the Pups tear up The World Cafe Live. Get there now kids, before the whole world starts showing up.

Sonic Mining Company

2013-04-17T12:52:00-05:00

Check this to the point review of Sonic Mining Company on the Guitar Player Blog. I like to have a few serious records in my collection to really explore, and this is one of them. Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure), Frank Swart (Post Junk Trio), and Adam Abrashoff take us on a musical journey to the edge of the universe. stream it try it like it buy it.

RAD Artists on Tour

2013-04-16T12:22:00-05:00

It's a hot week for shows folks - MMW kicks off a new tour In Kirkland WA on Weds 4/17, Snarky Puppy hits Philly on 4/18, Catch Otis Grove on the 19 th at Nectars, or Todd Clouser at Shapeshifter Labs in the BK. And 4/20 brings Cabinet to the Waterhole in Saranac NY. Follow it all up with the esteemed Christian Mcbride in Germantown TN. Have fun kids!

Tales Of Brave Ulysses

2013-04-15T13:28:01-05:00

Tomorrow marks the return of Ulysses, in the form of a 20 track jazz project from composer Russ Kaplan. Check the many ways to experience this solid piece of art - download it direct with embedded art and narrative for each track right here. Enjoy the full story on your desktop or mobile right here, and jump in and post your comments and photos on the fan wall over here. If Spotify is your home, follow Russ Kaplan and hear his playlists with influences for each track right over here.

Cabinet At The Knit

2013-04-10T13:29:02-05:00

Our good old boys from NEPA are getting ready for a year to remember, with an appearance at The Knitting Factory BK with Hot Day At The Zoo this Friday. Bound to be a fun night in NYC and it's on ly 10 bucks. get your tickets right over here.

Ulysses in NY!

2013-04-09T11:24:00-05:00

Tonight is the night that the music comes to life. Russ Kaplan +7 unleash 'The Ulysses Cycle' at The Living Room, featuring Chesney Snow, Judy Kang, Jonathan Powell, Mike McGinnis, Kyle Saulnier, Wayan Zoey, Rohin Khemani, Tom Gavin, and of course the undeniable Moppa Elliott! If you have yet to hear it, see it, feel it - head here first, then over here to see who else digs it, then over here to get details on the show tonight.

RAD Artists On Tour

2013-04-08T13:36:01-05:00

Monday 4/8 - Charlie Hunter at Berks Jazz Fest, Reading PA Tuesday 4/9 - Russ Kaplan release party at The Living Room, NYC Wednesday 4/10 - Snarky Puppy at Harlow's, Sacramento, CA Friday 4/12 - Cabinet at The Knitting Factory, NYC

Tumblr Time

2013-04-04T13:16:01-05:00

Some call it the anti-social network, teens call it home... Tumblr is growing rapidly and we can see why. Music, pictures, video, and comments all in one spot without the ads. We've got two pages cued up - one for all of our ish so you can keep up with Ropeadope and our artists, and one just for you - post and reblog whatever you like right over here.

Russ Kaplan Live

2013-04-04T12:54:00-05:00

New York Ropeadopers - Mark your calendars for next Tuesday (April 9) and head on down to The Living Room for Russ Kaplan (+7)'s record release party. Joining the mighty +7 will be special guests Chesney Snow, Judy Kang, and Lonnie Carter for a special night of music and celebration. Check the project that people are talking about right here, and see what grooveonfire is saying right here.

Diamonds

2013-04-03T17:43:00-05:00

Skerik On The Road

2013-04-02T14:46:01-05:00

Ropeadope alum Skerik is hitting the road this month, with a wild array of lineups from appearances with Mike Dillon and Johnny Vidacovich to the refreshing new Omaha Diner project (Charlie Hunter, Bobby Previte, Steven Bernstein). Check all things Skerik right here, and support Omaha Diner right over here. Snag some Skerik classics right here.

Live Music This Week

2013-04-01T13:31:02-05:00

NYC alert - head down to Webster Hall tonight and catch The Henry Millers and Hey Ocean! Tuesday 4/2 - Snarky Puppy, The Rex, Toronto Wednesday 4/3 - Snarky Puppy, La Sala Rossa, Montreal Thursday 4/4 - Snarky Puppy, Brooklyn Bowl Friday 4/5 - DJ Logic at The Brooklyn Bowl Saturday 4/6 - Nico's Gun at The Blockley, Philly

Puppy Love

2013-04-01T12:02:10-05:00

If you're on the left coast it's time to clear your calendar and get on the road with the Pups as they deliver music for the brain and booty all up and down the coast. Tempe, LA, San Fran, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver are on the list with local dates in between. Click play right here while you scan the dates right over here.

Saturday Night LIve (Music)

2013-03-29T21:00:00-05:00

Spring into action tomorrow night and get out and see some live music. Bostonians, Snarky Puppy has landed and will hit the Berkelee Performance Center tomorrow night. Cabinet hits the trail at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas WV, and The Campbell Brothers bring you into Sunday morning the right way in Sheperdstown WV.

Knux & Pups

2013-03-28T12:52:01-05:00

It's about to get completely bananas as The Funky Knuckles join Snarky Puppy on the road for 7 shows from Atlanta to Austin.Warm up with this Knux & Pups music mix right here. Check the dates here and repeat after me - 'Everything I do is gonna be funky from now on".

Ulysses on Spotify

2013-03-28T12:47:00-05:00

All stories start in quiet, so listen! Russ Kaplan's new music - The Ulysses Cycle - is up on Spotify for your streaming pleasure. Check the playlist here, and follow us to get a track by track playlist of the influences and motiovation behind this incredible project.

RAD Artists On Tour

2013-03-25T13:00:00-05:00

Monday 3/25 The Munchies w/Dred Scott at Rockwood NYC Tuesday 3/26 Snarky Puppy- New Morning, Paris Tuesday 3/26 Otis Grove- Church Of Boston Thursday 3/28 Cabinet- Cafe 611, Frederick MD Friday 3/29 DJ Logic- The Boom Boom Room, SF USA Saturday 3/30 Headnodic - Creil, France

Lost and Found

2013-03-25T12:38:00-05:00

We're spring cleaning the fake warehouse and we found boxes and boxes of Ropeadope classic tees just waiting to be rediscovered. Check the first batch out right here - sizes are limited so jump in before they're lost for good.

Mixcloud for your morning

2013-03-25T11:58:01-05:00

Start this snowy spring morning with some sweet sweet music from our tastemaking friends HUW from London UK. Start in right here with Reflections Vol 1, and dig the growing collection on their Mixcloud page. And check the latest from Philly's own Gina Ferrera aka Foxy la Tigre right over here.

Ropeadope Goes To War

2013-03-22T14:48:00-05:00

This Guy! The lost entry from the Spotify playlist contest deserves the Ropeadope medal of honor for this one. Check out the handiwork of Mr Garrett Troy as he guides us through the back catalog with a fascinating statement on War and Peace.

The Ulysses Cycle

2013-03-21T14:18:00-05:00

It is said that The Odyssey was intended to be heard and not read, and in this case we heartily agree. New York jazzman and composer Russ Kaplan leads us on a journey with The Ulysses Cycle, an innovative, thoughtful, and often funky musical adventure. The journey begins right here, and the audience is encouraged to participate in the story by posting what you please right here. Streaming online until April 16, the project is available for preorders right over here. Bookmark it and spend some time on the open seas...