Step into the hip-hop elevator of the Dirty South with Rocks Off. We’re going on a field trip. Don’t worry. We’ll let you “press the button.” Right now we are on floor “B,” which stands fo…read more
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Oh how I’ve missed Field Music . On hiatus since 2007, the Brewis brothers are back with a new album in Field Music (Measure) . Not that the time off was put to ill use – David put out an album under School Of Language (that I loved big time) while Peter took on his on project with The Week…read more
Michael Brown and Emily Deans- “Echoes of Byzantium” (MP3) Attending a concert completely oblivious to the nature of the program goes against my nature. I acquired a pair of tickets to Saturday’s event at the Folly Theater for two reasons. Tickets to the “Discovery” concert were free. Secondly, I adore the Folly Theater. Complimentary tickets to a show in…read more
Throwback Thursday! The pop boy band group “New Kids On The Block” first originated in the mid 80’s they caught instant steam and created numerous smash hits. One of them was their hit single Step By Step which was released in 1991 and became a staple in American society. Dee & Crane gives us a great electro version of…read more
H.W.- “Smile” (MP3) H.W. is the self-proclaimed “Brad Pitt of uncool.” That’s reason enough for me to like him. The Boston-based rapper came to my attention because “Sh*thead” , the lead track on the album A Year’s Worth of Worry , uses a beat by Mac Lethal . H.W. is not a great talent, but I…read more
Photography by me… Merry fucking christmaaaaaaaaaaaas toooooo yoooou! Just because the rest of the world wants to shut down doesn’t mean we are, WOOT! As we here at TSURURADIO have two presents for you! One, we announce the winners of our Button Illustration Contest and two, we present, what has become a sort of tradition here, the best holiday album ever created. Not too bad, eh? Eh indeed. First up, the Button Illustration Contest Winner!!…read more

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