In this episode, we ask: “What do white and non-black artists that benefit from the historical contribution and influence of Black artists on popular music owe to Black people?” And we answer: “Nothing less than to pay forward what they have reaped from their success.”
[LISTEN] Detour 02 – Aloud On “Sprezzatura”
This episode was recorded and edited before the events of George Floyd’s murder and the ensuing protest movements all across the nation. As Black women, we have a lot to say about it. All of it. Stay tuned for a special two-part episode where we lay it all out there – about oppression, why Black Lives Matter, and how protest music is inspired by, inspires, and preserves The Fight – coming soon. In the meantime, here’s how we are getting involved so you can, too.
[LISTEN] Detour 01 – In Memoriam: “The Lost Tapes”
This past Memorial Day was, for us, actually all about about friends as chosen family. We were able to gather (remotely) and parse through our fondest memories of two of our favorite people, who we tragically lost too soon. Join us in celebrating their memories while listening to tunes from The Lost Tapes in their honor. Let’s bring back #MusicMonday …
[LISTEN] The Tapes Podcast: Episode 03 “Grow Up and Blow Away”
Hey now! It’s our third episode y’all! Let’s bring back #MusicMonday …
[LISTEN] The Tapes Podcast: Episode 02 “Joy Ride”
Hey now! FINALLY, it’s our second episode y’all! Let’s bring back #MusicMonday …
[LISTEN] The Tapes Podcast: Episode 01 “Day Cruise”
It’s our series premiere episode y’all! Let’s bring back #MusicMonday …
[TOP FIVE] Wasteland, Baby! Turns 1: Here Are My Top 5 Tracks
Irish-born singer-songwriter Hozier released Wasteland, Baby! exactly one year ago this month (as of March 1st). For me, that album was very impactful. Here are five of my favorite tracks from his sophomore masterpiece. Let’s bring back #MusicMonday …
[LISTEN] The Tapes Podcast: Trailer
Hosts Kenya and Kendra (twins, writers, and music and pop culture enthusiasts) introduce The Tapes Podcast: a show about how their lives as music nerds and obsessive… Read more “[LISTEN] The Tapes Podcast: Trailer”
[PLAYLIST] Untitled (Rock of Youth) Vol. 1
In which I pull select tracks from much larger playlists that highlight a certain mood or subject apart from the whole. Let’s Bring Back #MusicMonday. I’ve been wanting… Read more “[PLAYLIST] Untitled (Rock of Youth) Vol. 1”
[PLAYLIST] Hold On to the Night Vol. 1
In which I pull select tracks from much larger playlists that highlight a certain mood or subject apart from the whole. Let’s Bring Back #MusicMonday. Halloween is… Read more “[PLAYLIST] Hold On to the Night Vol. 1”
