German producer Pantha du Prince switches from Kompakt's techno sub-label (Dial) to notable indie label Rough Trade with his exceptional third release, Black Noise. In 2007, This Bliss became a huge success due to his unique style, combining minimal techno, house and shoegaze. His visi... Full Review

Gil Scott-Heron's voice has been described as a mixture of "mahogany, sunshine and tears," but recent decades have worn it down to a weary rumble. Scott-Heron is a contradictory figure who still commands intense devotion from long-time fans, and respect from several generations of rappers whom he inspired with his rapid-fire jazz poetry.... Read More

Celebrated for their primal barrages of apocalyptic acerbity, Oakland, CA's High On Fire have become one of the decade's foremost doom-laden groove metal acts. Dense but staunch, the trio of vocalist/guitarist Matt Pike, bassist Jeff Matz and drummer Des Kensel unleash some truly ominous dirges, an ... Full Review