You have become the face of MilledPavement Records. I feel like mentioning them is the most appropriate way to start this interview. What’s the history of Milled Pavement and your relationship with the label. I actually first found you through Nomar Slevik, who was very prolific with early Milled Pavement releases. I’ve always thought of Moshe (owner, CEO) as the face, so that’s wild to think about. My first dealings with the label/collective is when it was more of a crew, in 2002 or so. When Moshe was putting together a compilation called “The Lesson”, he asked Agent 8 and I to contribute a ..read more

Video by Nik Hampshire New video and single (streaming everywhere) off of Factor Chandelier’s upcoming album ‘Time Invested II’ (out March 28). Pre-order the vinyl from Fake Four Inc. https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/album/time-invested-ii “20 years after the release of his first album, Factor Chandelier has created Time Invested II, a nostalgic and energetic compilation reminiscent of how his music career started. With the intent of creating something inspiring for a younger self, the producer collaborated with his heroes, long-time friends and contemporaries to create a work of 16 songs. Time ..read more

Directed by Rob Crooks. Shot: Rob Crooks & Kitz Willman Great video for a certified banger off of the Rob Crooks produced ‘Mental Health Day’ album from Gruf & Yy – out now on Saskatoon Folk Rap Records / Audio Recon. saskatoonfolkraprecords.bandcamp.com (Canada: vinyl, cassette, digital) audiorecon.bandcamp.com (USA: vinyl) hhv.de (Europe: vinyl) The post Video: Gruf & Yy – “No Homonym” appeared first on UGSMAG ..read more

The Peanuts & Corn podcast is back with another new series – bigmcenroe (formerly known as mcenroe) and Bazooka Joe 204 (formerly John Smith) host the “Prairie Nilsson” series, highlighting their work on the “Prairie Nilsson” album, and its parallels with their past work in the Peanuts & Corn catalog. Join Rod and Joe for the final 3 tracks from the new album, and 3 more tracks from the catalog. Joe breaks down his writing process, his battle with addiction, and what else he is working on in the future, and bigmcenroe reveals what is coming next from P&C! The post Bazooka Joe 204 ..read more

The Peanuts & Corn podcast is back with another new series – bigmcenroe (formerly known as mcenroe) and Bazooka Joe 204 (formerly John Smith) host the “Prairie Nilsson” series, highlighting their work on the “Prairie Nilsson” album, and its parallels with their past work in the Peanuts & Corn catalog. Join Rod and Joe for 3 more tracks from the new album, and 3 more tracks from the catalog. There is a heavy emphasis on poverty and the down and out in the songs featured in this episode. Hear new tracks from the record dropping on October 15 – and if you are in Winnipeg, catch Bazooka J ..read more

Lyric video for a great new Fat Tony single, produced by GLDNEYE. Out now on Carpark Records. Download/stream: https://found.ee/fattony_afm The post Fat Tony – “Ain’t For Me” appeared first on UGSMAG ..read more

New Louis Logic remix for “Tiny Aphrodite” from Common Grackle’s Old Dog New Tricks Who This LP. Find the remix streaming everywhere (Spotify / Apple). Get the album here: https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/album/old-dog-new-tricks-who-this The post Common Grackle feat. Louis Logic – “Tiny Aphrodite (Remix)” appeared first on UGSMAG ..read more

New album out today from Burlington, Vermont’s 99 Neighbors. I’ve been a fan of this seven member crew since they dropped “Ripstick” and “Welcome to Chili’s” a couple of years ago. Wherever You’re Going I Hope It’s Great is their major label debut, released via Nice Work (Warner Records). Check out the videos for the album’s singles below. Members: Aidan Ostby –  Vocalist, Songwriter HANKNATIVE – Vocalist, Songwriter  Jared Fier – DJ, Producer, Engineer  Juju – Producer, Instrumentalist, Composer, Engineer  Sam Paulino – Vocalist, Songwriter Somba – Pr ..read more

Brand new instrumental EP out today from Drummachinemike. With A Certain Death, Drummachinemike has created an immersive experience that allows listeners to become submerged within the space between drums. The concept of place and time are eroded by presenting the listener with the feeling of familiarity, yet simultaneously being exposed to something completely alien and unlike anything heard before. Haunting vocals are layered on top of detuned synthetic melodies to create constantly shapeshifting soundscapes.  The post Drummachinemike – A Certain Death appeared first on UGSMAG ..read more

Music Video and Animation by Callum Scott-Dyson Video for the first single off of DJ Abilities’ “Phonograph Phoenix” album – dropping Oct 29. The post Video: DJ Abilities – “Worldwide” appeared first on UGSMAG ..read more