Episodes in Virtuosity: Kronos Quartet

John Adams's work, John's Book of Alleged Dances for string quartet has been on my mind for about a month now and it's time I share of few of them.

The pieces are performed by the always electrifying Kronos Quartet and I've never wanted to boogie down harder to classical strings than I do when I listen to these performances. 

Today's Episodes in Virtuosity gets funky with a selection from John Adams's Book of Alleged Dances. 

John Adams: Judah to Ocean

John Adams: Toot Nipple

John Adams: Rag the Bone

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+5 Interview w/ Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten. At this point her name alone makes me tear up a little bit. Her 2010 album, epic, was by far one of my favorites of the year. The album meant a lot to me, so getting the opportunity to talk with Sharon was damn exciting. Whether you love her music or this is your first introduction, come on in and learn a little more about Sharon Van Etten.

Sharon Van Etten – A Crime

Sharon Van Etten – Love More

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We Say Go featuring Debbie Molko

I mentioned I haven't posted much on hip hop, thought at least I listen to it with some regularity. Electro dance music is admittedly not part of my regular listening tendencies, but this track "Somebody" from the Brazilian duo We Say Go with vocalist Debbie Molko simply cannot be denied. Get ready to kick your Wednesday into another gear!

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E-Dubble – Grown For A Minute

I haven't written much (read: anything) about hip-hop music I like for Those Who Dig, but today that is going to change. I recently heard some excellent tracks by E-Dubble, an MC and Producer out of Baltimore (aka 1/3 of TWD's home base) and just had to share his latest release with you all.

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The Dismemberment Plan – Emergency & I

With the vinyl reissue of Emergency & I by the Dismemberment Plan being released tomorrow, it is the perfect time to induct this incredible album into the Shrine of Dig. This is a wholly original, inventive, and amazing album both musically and lyrically. It has meant so much to me and I believe everyone should hear it. Especially anyone in their mid twenties who has ever wondered "What am I doing with my life?"

The Dismemberment Plan – A Life of Possibilities

The Dismemberment Plan – What Do You Want Me To Say?

The Dismemberment Plan – Back and Forth

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