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John Caroll Kirby has shared a collection of instrumental piano-based pieces entitled Conflict. Clocking in at just under 40 minutes, the Stones Throw Record signee’s eight-track project is a result of “trying to accept the duality of the world, and through that find peace.” Recorded about a year ago, Kirby…

Following its news about a deal with Twitch in late March, SoundCloud is back with another way for its users to earn money: fan donations. The company is making it much easier for its creators to solicit donations from their fans by adding a donate button directly to the creator’s…

Lil Yachty has been gearing up for his next major release thanks to a star-studded collaboration between himself, Drake and DaBaby for “Oprah’s Bank Account.” The nearly 10-minute visual featured comedic sketches throughout as Yachty dressed as “Bohbrah” and hosted intimate conversations with Drake and DaBaby. Each took veiled shots…

If there’s one voice in the world of silky-smooth R&B you need to lend your ear to, it’s Che Ecru. The independent up-and-comer has been shelling out quality for years, dropping off various loosies on his SoundCloud account, equally releasing various EPs such as 2019’s Ghosts Need Love 2 and…

As we’re all huddling in our houses waiting for the world to start turning again, we should take advantage of any opportunity to entertain ourselves. This can be hard if you’re an extrovert who enjoys watching movies and shows with your friends. The good news is there are a number…

Shareif Ziyadat/GettyBrooklyn rapper Tekashi69 has asked to be released early from lockup due to the spread of the coronavirus inside New York’s prison system—arguing he is a high-risk inmate because of his asthma. In a Sunday letter to Manhattan federal Judge Paul Engelmayer, attorney Lance Lazzaro requested that the 23-year-old rainbow-haired…

The COVID-19 pandemic has no doubt caused a ruckus around the globe, leading to citywide lockdowns, lengthy self-quarantine stints, and more. This has prompted many musicians into taking to their studios in order to bang out new material — the most recent being Statik Selektah and Termanology locking themselves into…

The world is turned upside down, but Lin-Manuel Miranda is offering something to help us all get through it. The Hamilton creator has issued a free cut from the Broadway smash musical called I Have This Friend. He tweeted it out this afternoon and linked to the SoundCloud service. The raw…

Over the weekend, Father graced fans by uploading two new loosies to his SoundCloud account, “Awesome Jawsome” featuring Zack Fox and “Evisu Fiend.” The first of the tracks features a relaxed beat employing eloquent guitar strings and restricted drums, with both Father and Fox bringing out comedic lyrics that contrast…

It’s no question that SoundCloud promulgated the current wave of hip-hop. From beatmakers to rappers, the platform helped extend a hand to the independents trying to make it within a scene promulgated by big labels and archetypal sounds. For Grand Rapids-based hip-hop collective AGO (Astronaut Gang), this story of independence…