Sonic Youth’s frontman pays homage to the otherworldly New York City artist who turned graffiti into a futurist art weapon and used experimental linguistics to escape definition. (The Guardian)
The Best Hip-Hop Albums From 2011, the Year Blog-Rap Broke
Drew Millard on why 2011 was an incredibly important year for modern hip-hop. (Media Events)
Father, Makonnen, KEY!, and more tell the story of the song that defined a golden era of underground Atlanta rap. (The FADER)
Five years ago today, the Auto-Tuned Swedish antiheroes’ breakout collab album Trash Island introduced them to a world beyond their cult following. (The FADER)
Watch a Documentary Series on DJ Mehdi, Influential French Producer and Ed Banger Affiliate
"This tribute draws the portrait of a virtuoso who passed away too soon, a young DJ whose mixed heritage still infuses today." (DJ Mag)
Indie Sleaze vs. Emo Nite: A Tale of Two Nostalgias
And the very narrow ways we remember things. (ZERO CRED)
In Conversation: Patrick Kindlon of Drug Church
He is widely recognised as one of hardcore's most cutting and provocative figures. But there is compassion in Patrick Kindlon's critiques. (Anti-Matter)
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With ‘No Ordinary’ Fans, Sade Night Turns 10
Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media. (NYT)
Why Your Favourite Restaurant Sounds Like That
Owners are putting more thought than ever into the music playing through their speakers, sometimes tapping professionals for help. (NYT)
What Makes This 100-Year-Old Hunting Jacket an American Icon?
As L.L. Bean’s Field Coat hits the century mark, here’s what makes it so special. (Gear Patrol)
The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media - and ubiquitous counterfeits - for making it even worse. (Wired)
How Industry Finally Got Its Dream Watches
Writer Louis Cheslaw shared some pints in London with Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, the creators of HBO’s most yapped about show Industry, to discuss their watch-y wins and losses (on and off screen). (Dimepiece)
It’s Time to Start Wearing Vans Again
After a few years on the shelf, the iconic skate shoes are primed and ready for a comeback, GQ's Noah Johnson predicts. (GQ)
Affection Archives No. 55: Chris Black
Corinne Day’s Diary, juice from Madhufalla, Beth Orton’s 'Concrete Sky' Live 2002, Paul Jasmin, and being in transit. (Affection Archives)
What Jason Stewart Can’t Live Without
We asked Jason Stewart, co-host of the podcast How Long Gone with Strategist contributor Chris Black, about the only grippy socks that fit his size 16 feet, the beard trimmer recommended by his barber, and the chef’s knife he’s been using for a decade. (The Strategist)
Jay McInerney is a writer from New York, and it's the 40th anniversary of his book Bright Lights, Big City. (How Long Gone)
