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Nerftoss Gets Crushed

Baltimore electronic artist Nerftoss, aka John Jones from Dope Body, drops a mixtape of left field house music on the inimitable NNA Tapes. Crushed is a stream of consciousness amalgamation with live acoustic percussion, drum machines, synths and samples. Jones pays homage to the essence of House Music while expanding upon the usual “four on the floor” kick drum with splashy […]

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Preamble Speaks Volumes

Qasim Ali Naqvi reintroduces the simmering drama of Film Noir. Known for his lean dexterous drumming in the modern acoustic trio Dawn of Midi, Qasim Ali Naqvi leaves behind the rhythmic imperative, taking his hand to ensemble composition using a mix of graphic and traditional notation. Preamble, his latest composition released to the NNA Tapes label, succeeds in […]