Eric Ducker
Posts
Carlos Niño, the Spiritual Force Behind L.A.’s Eclectic Music Scene
The percussionist, producer, D.J. and more has been helping artists like André 3000 express themselves for decades. His latest album is due later this month.
Why Electro’s Exacting Duo Justice Wanted to Break Its Own Rules
For “Hyperdrama,” Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay’s first album in eight years, the duo added genre experiments and guests to its arsenal of bangers.
A Strokes Tribute Band Is Part of a Fresh Wave of Latino Fandom
The members of the Strokes tribute band Juicebox, like the crowds they draw, are predominantly Latino.
Movie Trailers Keep Tweaking Well-Known Songs. The Tactic Is Working.
Composers are increasingly in demand for trailerization — reworking existing tracks by artists including Kate Bush, Nirvana and Kendrick Lamar to maximize their impact in...
Cavetown’s Heartfelt Bedroom Pop Brings Kindness to a Cruel World
The 23-year-old British singer-songwriter Robin Skinner has a listenership devoted to his sensitive (but not despairing) music.
Sasami Wanted to Appropriate White, Male Music. She Landed on Metal.
The 31-year-old Los Angeles musician’s first album was filled with electro-inflected indie rock. Its follow-up, “Squeeze,” has harder music filtered through her unique lens.
J Dilla Was a Revered Rap Producer. A New Book Deepens His Legacy.
The Detroit musician wasn’t known to give many interviews, and his influence has grown exponentially since his 2006 death. “Dilla Time” by Dan Charnas explores...