Kyle Eustice

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RJD2 NOT R2D2Ramble Jon Krohn, better known as producer RJD2, was born in Eugene, Oregon, but grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where he met other artists affiliated with the Ohio hip-hop scene such…Kyle Eustice · Jan 20, 2016MusicAlbum Review: Qbala – Battle CriesWhen Fort Collins superstar emcee Kahlie “Qbala” Quinones was 27, she finally had the courage to verbalize she preferred females over males.Kyle Eustice · Jan 5, 2016The Ever Elusive EverlastBefore House of Pain was telling everybody to jump around, Everlast (real name Erik Schrody) was just another punk kid running wild in the streets of New York City.Kyle Eustice · Dec 7, 2015The Rev: Bow Down to the Horton HeatPeople basically worship Jim Heath as if he’s the Jesus Christ of unconventional rock-n-roll. Better known by his stage name, Reverend Horton Heat, the Texas native helped usher in a whole new genre of music in the mid-‘80s, which is often referred to as “psychobilly.” Upon further exploration, however, it’s a term Heath isn’t exactly comfortable with, but has grown to accept over time.Kyle Eustice · Dec 7, 2015Still Rising… De La Soul – Ascension Into Hip-Hop HistoryAs a kid, Kelvin Mercer (Posdnuos) would overhear his older brothers talking about cassettes featuring rhyming on them.Kyle Eustice · Dec 7, 2015The Good Ol’ Boys of Parquet CourtsBrooklyn-based quartet Parquet Courts has come a long way in its six-year tenure as a band.Kyle Eustice · Nov 16, 2015Unleashed Wild Ones Take on the World“Portland has played a significant role in our respective musical upbringings because of its incredibly supportive young music scene,” Sullivan explains. “When Thomas and I started our first band back in 2006, there was a very active house show scene where new young bands could play, learn how to perform and meet other musicians. It was a type of unofficial music training since our high school had cut all of its music programs.”Kyle Eustice · Nov 4, 2015Manifesting Destiny with Lil FlipSince he was a little kid growing up in Houston, Texas Lil’ Flip (real name Wesley Weston, Jr.) has always known he was destined for greatness.Kyle Eustice · Nov 4, 2015Mad Child, Back on Top“I find that my music and my work is my therapy so the only challenges for me is when I go home and have too much downtime,” Bunting says. “That’s when my addictive personality can affect me in the wrong way. When I’m working, it’s good.”Kyle Eustice · Oct 19, 2015FeaturesBuilt to Spill, Built to Last“When it comes to this career, I’m probably most proud of that name more than anything,” Doug Martsch says with a laugh.Kyle Eustice · Oct 10, 2015FeaturesIt’s Going Down: ¡Mayday! Plays The MoxiMiami-based rap collective ¡Mayday! never imagined a superstar like Lil’ Wayne would gravitate towards their music.Kyle Eustice · Sep 3, 2015FeaturesThuggish Ruggish Krayzie Bone On the Solo Tip… For NowBelieve it or not, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s first record contract with late Eazy E’s Ruthless Records resulted from a single phone call.Kyle Eustice · Aug 26, 2015Modest Indeed – Getting Personal With Issac Brock“I’m a shot in the dark mother fucker,” Isaac Brock says.Kyle Eustice · Aug 18, 2015FeaturesA New Chapter: The War On Drugs Signs to Atlantic RecordsThe most obvious observation about The War On Drugs is they sound like old Bruce Springsteen or Bob Dylan.Kyle Eustice · Aug 7, 2015FeaturesThe Evolution of Derek Smith: Pretty Lights Still ShiningFort Collins, Colorado native Derek Smith, better known as Pretty Lights, started making beats in high school, but eventually found himself at the forefront of the electronic music scene.Kyle Eustice · Aug 3, 2015FeaturesCut Chemist of Jurassic 5 ‘The Audience is Listening’Anyone who has seen Macfadden on the turntables knows he will be just fine. Last year’s Renegades of Rhythm Tour with DJ Shadow featured albums pulled strictly from Afrika Bambaataa’s collection, which is currently archived at Cornell University. The performance was nothing short of mind-blowing. From the Shaft in Africa soundtrack and Isaac Hayes to Chicago Gangsters and even Jurassic 5 (which Macfadden couldn’t believe Bambaataa had), the magical duo took the audience on a trip through some of the best eras of soul, funk, disco, hip-hop and more.Kyle Eustice · Jul 18, 2015FeaturesBuzz Osborne of the Melvins: as Outspoken as EverBefore Nirvana, there were the Melvins. Lead singer/guitarist Buzz Osborne has been at the helm since its 1983 inception. The story is not only did the Melvins inspire Kurt Cobain and Nirvana’s first album, Bleach, but apparently Osborne is responsible for their very existence. Born in Montesano, Washington, Osborne grew up 10 miles away from Cobain’s hometown of Aberdeen. It was only a matter of time before their strong love of music and desire to escape their hometowns put them in each other’s paths.Kyle Eustice · Jul 15, 2015FeaturesEOTO: ‘Good Sound’ Comes to the Mish“EOTO” in Japanese means “good sound” which perfectly suits electronic duo, EOTO.Kyle Eustice · Jul 9, 2015FeaturesLike A Weed? Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino Grows UpBest Coast’s Bethany Cosentino has gone through some noticeable changes since the duo’s 2010 debut, Crazy For You.Kyle Eustice · Jun 23, 2015FeaturesAnd It Don’t Stop: Del The Funky Homosapien, Still Killin’ ItBorn Teren Delvon Jones, Del didn’t stumble into it by accident. As Ice Cube’s cousin, he had plenty of influences surrounding him during those early years. Yet Jones was always a bit of an anomaly and decidedly went a different route than his West Coast gangster rapping contemporaries. When he was just 18-years-old he released his 1991 debut, I Wish My Brother George Was Here. He took a more tongue-in-cheek approach to hip-hop, sampled a lot of Parliament and it was obvious he was a having a lot of fun with it. That album produced the single “Mistadobalina,” now a cult favorite. A couple of years later, he came out with 1993’s No Need For Alarm, which also introduced the entire Hieroglyphics crew. It showcased a style that was unparalleled to what was coming out of the Bay at that time.Kyle Eustice · Jun 19, 2015