Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata (Vinyl) New Order Brass Monkey12

Brass Monkey12

influenced by stage techniques from the comedy and theatre worlds as much as formative influences like Jonathan Richman and Jens Lekman

intricate web of guitar underscores a song reflecting life’s dualities and circularity

Angel Olsen began singing as a young girl in St

Could It Happen to Me

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata (Vinyl) New Order Brass Monkey12Piata, the2014 album from the rapper and producer Freddie Gibbs is the product of violent, drug laden streets but unlike most rappers with similar resumes, he brings the block to the booth without inhibition or an exaggerated rap persona. Piata, a 17 track collaboration with producer Madlib, is the best distillation yet of his transparent approach to making music, combining an at times stark honesty with electrifying talent as a lyricist and