XL Recordings mogul Richard Russell gives a showcase for his label's talent and concocts a moodily intellectual treatise on the effect of memory.
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The Music Junkie's Guide To The Galaxy: Space in Music
Humanity may be entering a renaissance of space travel while many of us are content to simply watch the night sky. Songs about space provide hope, solace, wonder, and drama in equal measure.
The "Headlines" Effect: Drake and the Uncanny Valley of Success
Love him or hate him, the man knows how to cater to audiences and build a brand.
Esthero Catches Her Breath and a Landmark LP
A statement record from an immensely promising young artist that expertly navigated the realms of trip-hop and chillout - the world at-large wasn't ready for it.