VIDEO: Janelle Monae @ Skybar in LA–2/7/09 Rob Fields Artists/Bands February 13, 2009 0Plain ol' R&B singers don't have swagger like this: Here's a Black woman who's not afraid to get her hair...
The Return of Dionne Farris Rob Fields Artists/Bands February 13, 2009 3photo: Craig Bailey/Perspective Photo Music journalist Christian Wikane's seriously in-depth interview with Dionne Farris ran recently over at PopMatters. Great...
Call for songs: The Boldaslove.us compilation on AmazonMP3.com Rob Fields Artists/Bands February 6, 2009 0I'm looking for Black rock/Afro-punk/URB Alt artists who want to be on a Boldaslove.us compilation that will be distributed via...
Weekend Preview: Taylor McFerrin + Analogue Transit Rob Fields Artists/Bands February 5, 2009 0Both these shows are at BAM Cafe, and I'll try to make both, unless I'm not successful in fighting off...
Tour dates, please! Rob Fields Artists/Bands February 5, 2009 0Are you a Black rock or Afro-punk band that's got a tour set up? If so, let me know and...
Bad Brains documentary near completion Rob Fields Artists/Bands January 30, 2009 0Bad Brains_teaser I've already Twittered about this, but in case you haven't seen it, here goes. Metalunderground.com reported the following:...
Free Era @ Annex tomorrow night–1/25 Rob Fields Artists/Bands January 24, 2009 0Another young band that worth supporting. Check 'em out if you can....
Weekend Preview: Sound in Color, Bitches Brew, Worldeater showcase, Aquarian celebration & The Humanitarians Rob Fields Artists/Bands January 23, 2009 0Friday night–January 23 Kameron showed up a couple of times on the 2008 Best releases lists, so I'd like to...
Rolling Stone, SPIN agree: "Dear Science" is 2008's #1 album Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 15, 2008 0Additional link: LISTENING POST: TV on the Radio–"Love Dog"...
Grammy nominee: Wayna–"Lovin' You" Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 12, 2008 8Hey, who doesn't love Minnie Ripperton? But a Grammy nomination off of doing what amounts to a smooth jazz version...