May 15th, 8:57am
by michaelGregoire
When you think of Maine, you think of forests… you think of lakes… you think of beaches… you think of the Atlantic… you think of lobstah… you think of “vacationland”. You probably don’t think of its music scene. Our musical exports to the rest of the country and the world are few and far between. Perhaps because of that… or in spite of it… the scene is quite diverse… country, folk, hip-hop, jazz, punk, rock, metal… you name it… someone’s creating it.
This new release by Portland’s own Flex Vector is a tour de force of Breakbeat, Drum N Bass, Hip-Hop, Dubstep, IDM, Glitch and Ambient sounds that collide, merge and meld into a Read more …
May 8th, 7:31am
by michaelGregoire
Are you ready to rock? I hope you are because today I’m excited to release the powerful debut EP, “Gryaznyj albom”/“The Dirty Album”, by the Russian band Vpopolam. They call their sound “anti-glamorous chanson-core”, a blend of funk, rock & grooves. At times the sound is reminiscent of Red Hot Chili Peppers and at other times, the sound’s hard to pin down. There’s one thing about it that’s very easy to pin down… these guys know how to make absolutely infectious music. I forewarn you, get ready to add “Gryaznyj albom” to heavy rotation!
With this release, I’m fulfilling one of the goals that I set for blocSonic when I Read more …
May 4th, 7:37am
by michaelGregoire
Back in ‘99-2000, I began frequenting Public Enemy’s Enemyboard, a forum that PE fans have long hit to shoot the breeze about anything under the sun… whether it be the latest Public Enemy release, the current political climate or merely to flame each other about how wack their musical tastes are (I kid). It’s a diverse group of people with strong opinions and one in which its members have formed strong bonds. It was on that same forum that I connected with Chuck D and subsequently began designing for his label SLAMjamz and Public Enemy. Also on that forum is where a group of guys came to know each other and eventually form the world’s Read more …
Apr 24th, 3:17pm
by michaelGregoire
I hope you enjoyed Tab’s “AfterThought” which we dropped last week. If that and the first single weren’t enough for you we’ve got another single for you containing an additional 4 bonus joints from the Vo0Do0 Child Studios archives. One of the most talented artists in hip-hop… underground, independent or otherwise and he’s releasing the music for free. All you have to do is download, listen and spread the word. Do so, you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you again for not sleeping. Remember… everything we release is cool to share! Always keep the music moving… share it… blog it… podcast it! If you’re in radio… support Read more …
Apr 17th, 3:37pm
by michaelGregoire
It’s a pleasure for me to once again welcome Tab to blocSonic! If you’ve been listening to our netBloc series for a while, you’re probably quite familiar with the talented New Jersey artist who’s been featured on that compilation series a number of times. We finally get to deliver to you his new album, “AfterThought”. The album is a collection that pushes, pulls & tweaks the genre of hip-hop. Whether you’re a hip-hop head ready to nod your head to some dope beats or you’re a fan of soulful sounds and want to feel the music flow through you, “AfterThought” has what you need.
Thanks again for downloading and listening. Remember… everything Read more …