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Red Bull asks, “Who’s The Best Party Rocker in KC”? **UPDATED**

Red Bull asks, “Who’s The Best Party Rocker in KC”? **UPDATED**

By | January 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm | No comments

I'm not sure what this Red Bull Thre3Style business is pertaining to because the "about" section of their website is rather outdated, but this event boasts practically an All-Star lineup consisting of some of our area's tightest DJs, with recent BET Master of the Mix winner,...

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The Good Foot & Hearts of Darkness set to drop joint 7-inch vinyl + show updates

The Good Foot & Hearts of Darkness set to drop joint 7-inch vinyl + show updates

By | January 16, 2012 at 3:16 pm | One comment

[pictured: The Good Foot] The Good Foot, known best for their live covers of Motown records, and the explosive afrobeat band, Hearts of Darkness (both based in KC), are set to drop a joint 7-inch vinyl on Saturday, February 18 at the Carnivàle du Soul show at The Uptown on...

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D/L:  The Floozies – “At Dusk We Launch” [New Album]

D/L: The Floozies – “At Dusk We Launch” [New Album]

By | January 11, 2012 at 1:34 pm | No comments

The free holiday party that The Floozies headlined at the Beaumont Club in Westport alongside EZ Brothers just a couple of weeks ago was the best band show I've been to in quite a while. I don't know if Matt Hill is getting better at guitar, or if he's just playing more...

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Morri$ Featured on Salva’s Fader Mix

Morri$ Featured on Salva’s Fader Mix

By | January 10, 2012 at 12:41 pm | No comments

[pictured: Salva] Lawrence kid, Morri$, just had his track "Fishy Riddim" featured on Salva's latest DJ mix for The Fader. This whole mix is really dope, in its uniformed future funk fashion. Also, be on the lookout for our Artist of the Month feature on Morri$...

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VIDEO:  2 Ni**as and a White Dude Play “Ni**as In Paris”

VIDEO: 2 Ni**as and a White Dude Play “Ni**as In Paris”

By | January 8, 2012 at 2:39 pm | No comments

KC guys, Hermon Mehari, Brad Williams and Ben Leifer do an instrumental acoustic take on Jay-Z & Kanye West's mega-hit in Paris, France...er, the "Paris of the Plains", perhaps. ...

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COSMO BAKER LIVE @ RIOT ROOM (JAN. 20th) + EXCLUSIVE Q&A

COSMO BAKER LIVE @ RIOT ROOM (JAN. 20th) + EXCLUSIVE Q&A

By | January 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm | One comment

Philly-based DJ and producer, Cosmo Baker, is a real student of music and a true master when it comes to rocking parties. Having collaborated with the likes of King Britt, ?uestlove of The Roots and tons more, Baker’s buzz stretches beyond his origin of Philadelphia to...

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D/L:  Leonard DStroy’s “ADHD” Album [out today on Elm & Oak Records]

D/L: Leonard DStroy’s “ADHD” Album [out today on Elm & Oak Records]

By | December 27, 2011 at 2:46 pm | No comments

As we mentioned over the weekend, KC-beat guru, Leonard DStroy, has a new album coming out soon. Soon is today. The Elm & Oak label is calling this a "collage album", featuring over 50 beats in just nine tracks. The name behind the album seems rather simple now. We've always...

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Kalie’s 2011 Music Picks

Kalie’s 2011 Music Picks

By | December 24, 2011 at 6:43 pm | No comments

Being asked to write this article just further proves that I’m like a movie critic when it comes to judging music. I can tell you what I hate, and exactly why I think it sucks, but when asked to come up with a top-ten list this year, I was just kind of like “uhhh..i...

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New Music From Cole Medina (LA)

New Music From Cole Medina (LA)

By | December 18, 2011 at 6:10 pm | No comments

After Cole Medina went on a soundcloud tear earlier this year, only to take nearly all of his music down in the name of saving upload space we're guessing, it looks like he's got new things brewing with labels Gimme The Loot and House Arrest. With his recent soundcloud uploads,...

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TONIGHT:  Hearts of Darkness w/ DJ Platinum @ Record Bar

TONIGHT: Hearts of Darkness w/ DJ Platinum @ Record Bar

By | December 17, 2011 at 3:02 pm | No comments

On Thursday night, the HOD folks hosted an event at the Ship in the West Bottoms meant to show their gratitude towards all the key players who've helped them get to where they are, as arguably the most fun band to see in Kansas City. Ozgood (SF/KC) and Fat Sal spun vinyl...

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