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Music videos, performances, and creative audio experiments that stand out from the noise. Expect inventive covers, unusual instruments, and artists pushing boundaries in sound and style.
Cadillac Chronicles is sort of like Carpool Karaoke, but with a focus on hip-hop, rap, R&B, and soul. Also, host Brian Freeman doesn’t sing along with his guests. Instead, he shines the spotlight on great musicians like Digable Planets, Montell Jordan, Arrested Development, Sugar Hill Gang, and Rick Ross as he drives his convertible Caddy
The NOPIA MK1 is a unique electronic instrument for generating harmonies. It integrates a 12-key keyboard for playing chords along with buttons for pitch shifting, touch sliders, and an expression wheel. It has an onboard audio engine and MIDI connectivity. A bass generator, arpeggiator, looper, and built-in effects add to its abilities. Pre-orders open 9.15.2026.
We were working with one of our favorite bands when the lead guitarist came bursting backstage with his new purchase. But it wasn’t the guitar he was excited about, it was the vintage case. He sang like an angel when he opened it to reveal its hot pink faux fur interior. Lifton’s Historic ’50s Hardshell
Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has given us some of the most memorable and distinctive sounds from the 1990s through now. Musician and podcaster Asa Park digs into Albarn’s influence on pop, alternative, hip hop, and global music. From dominating Britpop to anti-grunge to Gorillaz’s ever-changing style, Albarn has never painted within the lines.
Musician Steven K. of the Czech Republic blues rock band Steven’s offers up a unique spin on the Radiohead track “No Surprises.” We love his twangy country take on the song, with bouncy, alternating-bass fingerpicking like Chet Atkins played. Shout-out to the commenter who called it “Rodeohead.” Steven also woke us up when September ended.
