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Lil Uzi Vert Sees Purple in New Video for “XO Tour Llif3”

Earlier this year, 23-year-old rapper Lil Uzi Vert dominated airwaves with "XO Tour Llif3." Though the track's lyrical content is uncharacteristic…

Black Rock bands and other fantasies: Sacha Jenkins and the White Mandingos

The low-down on the record, the band's genesis and the state of race in America.

Blingin’ vinyl: Third Man moves gold/platinum records from wall to turntable

Jack White’s Third Man Records is taking a cue from The Great Gatsby’s glittering scenery and releasing a fittingly extravagant…

MC Sole says “fuck the vote” in co-opted Jay-Z track

Rapper/producer turned Occupy Denver devotee/politico Tim "Sole" Holland rhymes about the police state, class war, and the failure of presidency…

Review: Portland Cello Project’s Homage

Since 2007, the Portland Cello Project has taken the cello where few have gone before, and on Homage, PCP pays…

Morrow vs. Hajduch: Junkyard Empire’s Acts of Humanity Vol. 1 & 2

Scott Morrow is ALARM’s music editor. Patrick Hajduch is a very important lawyer. Each week they debate the merits of…

Q&A: Sole & The Skyrider Band

Sole & The Skyrider Band: Hello, Cruel World (Fake Four Inc., 7/19/11) Sole & The Skyrider Band: "Hello, Cruel World" [audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sole__the_Skyrider_Band_Hello_Cruel_World.mp3|titles=Sole…

Amon Tobin: An Electronic Pioneer’s “Field Work”

With his new album, DJ and electronic artist Amon Tobin has made the complete transition to using and manipulating sound…

Amon Tobin live show to feature 3-D visual elements

For an upcoming show at London's Camden Roundhouse on 6/17, Amon Tobin teamed with V Squared Labs (Jay Z, Red…

Q&A: Daniel Bernard Roumain

Daniel Bernard Roumain: Symphony for the Dance Floor The acronym DBR might sound like a spinoff of PBR, the bargain-priced,…