Kelly KoehlerGot Bass? Kush AroraThe evolution of dub takes another step forward with the release of Kush Arora's The Dread Bass Chronicles. Influenced by the European "digi-dub" sound--a minimalist, post-dancehall style which preceded dubstep by a good ten years--as well as the exotic cultural flavor of Southeast Asian bhangra, the SF-based producer, remixer, and member in good standing of the Surya Dub massive has assembled a bunch of killer tracks with wickedly murderous emcees. Guests on t
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I've always thought IDM--intelligent dance music--to be somewhat of a strange name for a microgenre. Its implications seem rather assumptive, namely that most dance music (and, by extension, dance music audiences) is stupid. Also, since dance music's primary function is to move our bodies, does the brain even need to be engaged? Doesn't rhythm happen on an instinctual/synaptic level? And can one wear black turtlenecks with silver go-go boots?
Furthermore, while artists like
Wholphin screening Friday at ATAShake off the workday without shedding too many bills. Check out this week's picks for living cheaply without giving up your weekend dose of pop culture and pedal steel. Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo @ de Young (Fri.) The art produced on the streets (and walls) of the Mission is world-renowned. From the educational tours through the murals to the occasional stumble down an alley to check out intriguing graffiti, there's plenty of eye candy painted
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