“you fight for centuries for change and they give you more of the same…” politics. power. exploitation. now, i’m always down for a good message in a song – and Algiers is delivering in the tunes i’ve Youtube-searched in the past hour since finding the gem, “Irony. Utility. Pretext.”, above. they are described as an electro-punk-rock-gospel type crew andContinue Reading
#EarGasm: Jidenna is a “Classic Man”
totally digging this new jawn, “Classic Man“, from Jidenna. it’s the first single from Janelle Monae‘s Wondaland Records compilation due this May and the beat bangs. plus, i’m loving the visuals and color treatment shot by Alan Ferguson (Solange’s husband and video director extraordinaire). Jidenna is giving all sorts of style and swag in this vid, fromContinue Reading
‘Mosaic’ EP Drops November 28!
it’s official! we’re releasing our EP ‘Mosaic’, November 28! so proud and so blessed to rock with this amazing group of guys! ‘Mosaic’ speaks to how we’ve brought together this multi-faceted unit, with all of our influences, to paint very distinct musical pictures. and, hopefully, everyone who listens will see a piece of their own selvesContinue Reading
#TBT: isis X Michael Letterlough
BTS shooting with Michael Letterlough Jr. hair by Kimberly Steward photo by hennyxharmon #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
official statement: we’re not bowing down to terrorism
after careful thought and consideration, we have decided to make an official statement about our name. not because we think our fans would ever connect us to terrorism, but because we’d just rather be in front of the conversation. we’re not changing our name. changing our name would be conceding to those terror organizations — who don’t even knowContinue Reading
recap: RAW artists BK showcase [photos]
sending love and thanks to everyone who came out to RAW showcase at Brooklyn Night Bazaar last week! the place was packed with good people, dope artistry and great energy! definitely appreciated being tapped to perform and share our passion with other amazing folks. from poetry and photography to visual artists and fashion presentations, weContinue Reading
For Maya Angelou — #THANKYOU
Dr. Maya Angelou: There are no quotes, not one single pic, no appropriate meme that could signify the impact you had on me as a woman, a black woman, a writer and the little girl who found her voice and the will to live through the strength and power of putting pen to paper. #THANKYOUContinue Reading
#FlashbackFriday: LIVE at AVALON Hollywood – Zeitgeist Media Fest
Rocking live at #AVALON #Hollywood #AllOfMe coming soon!
#FlashbackFriday: (i am) isis @ AVALON Hollywood
(i am) isis @ AVALON Hollywood
Man Down! Isaac Sprains His Hand
Sooooo…I didn’t break it. It Turned out to be a really bad sprain. Be safe out here everyone. .::| its slippery |::. our keyboardist, Isaac, sprained his hand the other day. the ONLY reason he went to the hospital is because he got up to play the piano the next, couldn’t and PANICKED!!! four hoursContinue Reading