Adam Deitch

Adam Deitch, the insanely funky drummer for Lettuce and John Scofield, has been a favorite of mine in the funk fusion world for as long as I can remember.  I've had the opportunity to see him play with both Sco and with Lettuce, and each time he has been absolutely phenomenal.  I've been playing the drums for two years now and Deitch has been a constant model as I learn new grooves.

Death Proof Car Chase

This is an amazing car chase scene from Death Proof (released 2007), one of my favorite Tarantino films. The scene is reminiscent of the 1971 cult classic Vanishing Point, starring the same white 1970 Dodge Challenger. As a whole, this film is an exciting, artistic gem.

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Burial & Fourtet Collaboration

I had to post this collaboration between Burial & Fourtet, two of my favorite electronic gurus at the moment. It's titled Moth, and I'm in love with the haunting, subterranean bass!

Trombone Shorty

Trombone Shorty is one of the funkiest fusion horn players going! He just released his new album Backatown on 4/20, and I'm loving it.  This album is a great example of Shorty showing everyone that the trombone can make a place for itself in other styles of music in addition to jazz.  Track 5, Backatown, is one of my favorites.

Bonobo

Simon Green (Bonobo) released his latest album, Black Sands, this Spring on March 23rd.  This is hands down my favorite electronic album this year.  Green made a name for himself in his teens making music and dj-ing in Brighton, and he's been on the rise ever since.  He's now one of Ninja Tune's most popular (and talented) artists.  My favorite tracks on the album are Kiara, All In Forms, and Animals.  Green has produced some truly creative, danceable tracks here.  Black Sands is a great album to bump at a party or listen to while you're chilling out.

Welcome!

Hello! Welcome to my new art and music blog.  I'll be sharing my favorite discoveries with you each week.

To start things off, I have to say I've been obsessed with Burial lately.  Burial is an exceptionally gifted electronic producer hailing from south London.  I rediscovered his album Untrue (released November 5, 2007), and I can't turn it off.  It's a great listen if you're looking for something solemn and contemplative.  MusicOhm provides a smart review, identifying Burial's ability to capture London's darker side.