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Home » Flying Lotus

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Posted inMusic

Tijuana Hercules release a new batch of unhinged roadhouse shuffles

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 30, 2020August 18, 2021

Tijuana Hercules release a new batch of unhinged roadhouse shuffles, The Sick Muse publishes its first digital-only issue, and more.

Posted inMusic

Keeping the beat

by Leor Galil September 25, 2019August 18, 2021

Chicago’s beat scene has to do without the attention the city’s rappers get, but it’s a vital incubator for adventurous, ambitious instrumental hip-hop.

Posted inMusic

Jazz returns to Pitchfork

by Peter Margasak July 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Kamasi Washington and the Sun Ra Arkestra bring jazz to Pitchfork for the first time since 2007.

Posted inBlogs

Listen to a track featuring Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Shabazz Palaces, and George Clinton

by Tal Rosenberg September 28, 2015August 18, 2021

The first single from supergroup Woke is today’s 12 O’Clock Track.

Posted inBlogs

If you’re going to Flying Lotus on Friday, get there early to see Thundercat

by Tal Rosenberg October 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Oh Sheit It’s X” off of last year’s Apocalypse.

Posted inMusic

Wire’s gooey-sweet Change Becomes Us and 15 more record reviews

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Kevin Warwick, Leor Galil, Monica Kendrick, Tal Rosenberg, Philip Montoro and Luca Cimarusti April 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Reviews of 16 fresh releases from all over the map: Wire, Aosoth, Julia Kent, DJ Koze, Pedrito Martinez, Sax G, and lots more

Posted inMusic

Snacking on J Dilla’s Donuts

by Leor Galil December 31, 2012August 18, 2021

Four Chicago producers talk about J Dilla in light of the reissue of his masterpiece

Posted inBlogs

The untimely demise of cartoon rapper Captain Murphy

by Leor Galil December 5, 2012August 19, 2021

How LA producer Flying Lotus single-handedly created and destroyed one of the more interesting rappers to gain national attention this year

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Tue 10/16

by Drew Hunt October 16, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Home of Easy Credit, Flying Lotus, Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs, Kids & Explosions

by Philip Montoro October 15, 2012August 19, 2021

Early this week you can see Home of Easy Credit, Flying Lotus, Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs, Kids & Explosions, and more

Posted inBlogs

Flying Lotus, a jug-band showdown, and jazz-metal fusion on the B Side

by Miles Raymer October 11, 2012August 19, 2021

A forward-looking Artist on Artist, local band news, and a chance to see jug bands slug it out

Flying Lotus
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Artist on Artist: Flying Lotus talks to Chrissy Murderbot

by Chicago Reader October 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Flying Lotus talks to Chrissy Murderbot

Posted inBlogs

The best Frank Ocean bootleg remix of the day

by Miles Raymer September 10, 2012August 19, 2021

Flying Lotus gives R&B-loving stoners a nice surprise

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Kami de Chukwu, “Heavy”

by Miles Raymer August 23, 2012August 19, 2021

Chill rap when I’ve needed it the most

Posted inBlogs

Pitchfork: the festival in review

by Miles Raymer July 16, 2012August 19, 2021

The good, the bad, and the disturbingly Freudian at the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival

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