My upcoming interview on Afronerd Radio--Sunday, 11/1
Thanks to Dburt over at Afronerd for reaching out and inviting me to join him on Sunday for a discussion about the state of black rock.  From the looks of his write-up, I guess I'll have a chance to expand on my comments on The BlakRoc Project.So,

"Medicine For Melancholy": Down, but caught out, in San Francisco
  Originally, I wrote this for Vibe.com but the piece fell through the cracks of the regime change.  I've written about Barry's film before.  This was just posted to The Huffington Post and timed to the yesterday's

LISTENING POST: Neon Collars -- "Far Away"
I tend not to listen to gospel music.  In my experience--which may be limited--when black folks start singing about their faith, it’s usually grand melismas wrapped around Jesus or GEE-ZAUCE (depending on where you went to church).  And, no, I’m not crackin’ on anybody’s faith.  Just telling it like I’ve heard

Another example of the new gangsta
This is the kind of thing that we all need to encourage: Young people being about excellence.  No, he's not doing rock, but he's definitely rockin' this.  I think you'll agree that it's just great to see stuff like this, as well as the efforts by The Bots. Definitely the new gangsta. Bravo, young man!

LISTENING POST: The Family Stand—“The Last Time We’re Here”
Have you downloaded the compilation yet? If not, you’re missing a brand new track from The Family Stand.  This is off their forthcoming album “Definition”, and I’m honored that they were willing to share this with me.It's The Family St