From Mr. Carmack to MT. OSSA: 30 days in 10 downloads. MR. CARMACK: RED EP In the world of West Coast future trap, there’s pre-Carmack, and there’s post-Carmack. The experimental producer has pioneered a raw, otherworldly sound from heavy distortion and hip hop; choosing unconventional song structure and self-distribution over electronic’s mainstream. In June, Carmack announced…

The ten best things we heard in June. From Crookers and Snails, to Open Hearts and Horrors: we’ve got the playlist for your summer nights (or nightmares) covered. Herewith, 30 days in 10 downloads, spanning electronic, punk, hip hop and classic rock. HO99O9: HORRORS OF 1999 EP Ho99o9 (pronounced “horror”) are punk rock’s unholy heirs: unsettling, uncompromising,…

Private Messaging App Rolls Out for iOS and Adds “Whisper” Messages Since our open alpha release last September, a lot has happened in the private messaging space. Services have come and gone, some have been breached and patched, and in many cases, users have been left feeling violated, or at the very least, changed what…

Queens hardcore trio Show Me The Body, who roll alongside NYC/XL Recordings hip hop trio Ratking and DIY crew/label Letter Racer, have been steadily building a following across the five boroughs, demolishing DIY venues and house shows with their unapologetic brand of NYC hip-hop tinged hardcore punk that falls somewhere between Beastie Boys and Fugazi.   Their new EP is due out April 21st….

In this edition of Friday Download: why BitTorrent Bundle might be your new bookstore. With the release of paygates, BitTorrent Bundle has become the ideal platform for writers, whether independent or represented, to get their work in front of prospective readers. Not only can a single Bundle handle all file types, but it allows for…