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Top 10 Acts Ft. Reptar, The Black Keys, Cults + More - Firefly Festival 2012

What's so good?

By el gringo rico | July 20th, 2012

This weekend, I’m excited to be attending Firefly 2012, a brand new music festival put on by the same crazy guys who created the legendary 5k Warrior Dash. For their…keep reading →

K'Naan

Waiting is a Drug

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hip-hop underground hip hop chill hip hop

Sounds like: Wiz Khalifa, Childish Gambino, Lupe Fiasco

By el gringo rico | April 20th, 2012

Prior to blowing up in 2010 for his World Cup anthem “Waving Flag,” K’Naan was a relatively unknown Somali immigrant hip-hopper, known for his generally positive vibe and devotion to…keep reading →

Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson

Delicate Cycle

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female vocalist hip-hop indie

Sounds like: Aesop Rock, Kimya Dawson, Atmosphere

By el gringo rico | April 19th, 2012

At first glance, you might question just what the hell a collaboration between Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson would sound like. He is a verifiable king of underground hip hop,…keep reading →

The Bright Light Social Hour

Self-Titled

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indie rock psychedelic rock

Sounds like: Alabama Shakes, Hot Bodies in Motion, Cactus

By el gringo rico | April 18th, 2012

Here in D.C., we see indie band after indie band roll through the city rocking their mid-tempo jams to a crowd of generally sterile, head-bobbing music fans. Not that there’s…keep reading →

Notorious B.I.G. & RJD2

Gimme the Loot (Andrew Gentry Mashup)

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hip-hop mashup danger mouse

Sounds like: Notorious B.I.G., RJD2, Danger Mouse

By el gringo rico | April 13th, 2012

The king of old school rap meets one of today’s most groundbreaking DJs in this great mash-up by Andrew Gentry. It’s as if RJD2 produced this track specifically with Biggie’s…keep reading →

Souls of Mischief

93 'til Infinity

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hip-hop underground hip hop mellow hip hop

Sounds like: Heiroglyphics, The Pharcyde, De La Soul

By el gringo rico | April 12th, 2012

There aren’t many hip-hop collectives left in today’s world. Rhymesayers, Living Legends and indie sensation Odd Future come to mind, but none of these crews are as important to the…keep reading →

Thievery Corporation

All That We Perceive

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trip hop Music Festivals zero 7

Sounds like: Massive Attack, Zero 7

By el gringo rico | September 29th, 2010

This year’s VirginFest was without a doubt better musically than last year. Well, more adventurous and unique bands, at the very least. Many of my favorite bands were in attendance…keep reading →