Peter Hadar Interview
In 2008, Peter Hadar released his second album Well Dressed for the Art Show, a heady mix of splashy garage rock, drowsy soul anthems and more than a couple bedroom bangers. Abandoning the fashion...
View ArticleGiant Step’s Resident 41: Soulwax, Jesse Boykins III, Dr. Dre
Posted by Mawuse Ziegbe I’ve always said that getting involved with friends is a no-no but recently I thrust my hand in the fire – and got burnt the hell up. There were red flags from jump:...
View ArticleSXSW 2009: Kanye West, Common, Erykah Badu, Devo, Red Riders, Big Boi and More
Kanye West at the Levi’s/Fader Fort © Seher Sikandar SXSW 2009: Kanye West, Common, Erykah Badu, Devo, Red Riders, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Big Boi, Janelle Monáe, Chin Chin, Beach House, Solange,...
View ArticleGiant Step Resident 47: Michael Video List
By Mawuse Ziegbe No need to expound upon his achievements or even mention his last name. We all have our favorite Michael moment. Mine is headbanging to “Bad” as a toddler in pre-school. Instead of nap...
View ArticleGiant Step Resident 48: Summertime
By Mawuse Ziegbe Monday morning I woke up in a rumpled tank top with my cell phone plastered onto the side of my face, an ache in my thighs, and vodka sloshing through my veins. This level of abject...
View ArticleGiant Step Resident 49: J. Cole, Big Sean, Fresh Daily & Jesse Boykins III
By Mawuse Ziegbe Lately, some new artists have hit the interwebs who are down right addictive and, if all goes well, they will be giving fans the shakes on a massive level. J. Cole’s “A Dollar and A...
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