Benjamin Ricci

81355 (aka Bless): Indy Hip-Hop Heads Unite Their DIY Roots

Founded by three of Indianapolis’ brightest talents, 81355 (pronounced Bless) includes hip-hop pioneers Sirius Blvck, Oreo Jones & David Moose Adamson. Upon formation, the group quickly signed to 37d03d, the record label founded by Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner,...

Record Review: Handsome Furs

Handsome Furs Sound Kapital Montreal, QC “Synthesized keyboards with heart” Do you ever find yourself craving massive loads of synthesis and electronic beats? If so, than Sound Kapital is for you....

Record Review: Des Ark

Des Ark Don’t Rock The Boat, Sink The Fucker Philadelphia, PA “Regina Spektor meets Cursive” Don’t Rock The Boat, Sink The Fucker is a magnetic telltale of vulnerability, opulent instrumentation and...

Record Review: Fox and the Law

Fox and the Law Fox and the Law Seattle, WA “Soulful songs for shoe-gazers and wallflowers” An acrid cloud of blue smoke silhouettes the surly bartender who leans away from his customers and closer...

Record Review: Elemental Zazen

Elemental Zazen Nothing To Lose But Change Boston, MA “Ferociously reflective independent hip-hop” Nothing To Lose But Change opens a new chapter for Boston's furiously polemic lyricist Elemental...

Record Review: Dead Rabbits

Dead Rabbits A Record to Break Atlanta, GA “Psychedelic swamp duo brings stage presence to the studio” Dead Rabbits are a duo comprised of vocalist/guitarist Joshua DeRosa and drummer/vocalist Lucas...

Record Review: The Bynars

The Bynars The Bynars Boston, MA “Contagious danceable rock” The Bynars is a catalog of visceral, yet playful lyrics.  Lyrics that lasso themselves around your heart, making you remember every crush...