Konrad Kinard, the Texas-born composer, performance artist, and multi-instrumentalist known for his collaborations across avant-garde, Americana, and experimental soundscapes, unveils new album, War Is Family (Surviving the Cold War and the Unraveling of an Imagined America). A haunting blend of spoken word, sound collage, and music, War Is Family unfolds as what Kinard calls “a radio drama without the drama or the radio.” Drawing on his childhood in Cold War-era Texas, the work blurs memoir, myth, and sonic memory — an elegy for an America that never quite existed. “I was born a Texan. I was born into the Cold War. Sputnik…
Christian hip-hop artist Atlas The Rapper’s new single, “C.R.E.A.M” (Christ Rules Everything Around Me), marks a triumphant return to the studio and sets the stage for his long-awaited official album. This self-inspired solo project captures the essence of his journey, blending profound faith-driven lyricism with masterful production. As the album roll-out single, “C.R.E.A.M” represents a pivotal moment in Atlas’s career and the start of his new album’s roll out. The music video’s narrative speaks for itself, delivering a powerful visual complement to a track that’s as bold as it is inspiring. Driving home a message of ‘finding your purpose,’ ‘C.R.E.A.M,’ is the perfect soundtrack to raise…
[ad_1] Pusha T is known for his ruthless rhymes, but even he shed a tear while reflecting on the death of his parents. During an interview with Charlamagne Tha God to promote his upcoming album It’s Almost Dry, King Push recalled the loss of his parents, Mildred and Gene Thornton, who passed within four months of each other. When asked how he copes with such devastating loss, Pusha was overcome with emotion. “I think the one thing that’s helped me deal with grief right now… I just know I was good with my parents, both of them, like really good.…
Rene Benton is a name synonymous with innovation and musical mastery. An internationally acclaimed guitarist and a Marine Corps veteran, Rene’s career has spanned over 70 countries and 42 states. With his latest release, ‘2 Live in O-Ma-Haw; Lyvv in Omaha!’, Rene takes listeners on a journey that’s as much about his hometown as it is about his dynamic artistry. However, in his latest album, René fused music with storytelling, creating a one-of-a-kind “Documusical Xperience” that captures the essence of Omaha through both sound and narrative. In this interview, Rene shares the inspiration behind his latest project, the role of…
