AFROPUNK's Blog – November 2011 Archive (19)

One for our Afro-punkz and Afro-punkettez in Europe: hardcore punk band Trash Talk is getting ready to hit the UK, starting tonight in London' Electric Ballrroom! Fans everywhere can also check out their new zine, by clicking here. Ain't that badass?

Not to be left behind, the legendary 24-7 Spyz are embarking on their Strength in Numbers 20th Anniversary…

Poly Styrene/X-Ray Spex fans, here's some news the camp of the late punk icon (who passed away earlier this year) shared with us: they will release a digital-only single on December 4th, and all proceed will go The UN Refugee Agency's campaign to help Somali refugees. The EP will include this remix. You can pre-order it…

A few releases from indie AP band for you to check out this weekend: super talented long-time Afro-punk friends Apollo Heights explore funky pop and electro sounds, UK group The Thirst share their new EP (free download!), Room 11 mix funk and rock, Kenyan metal band Absence Of Light reveals new tracks...…

Hi guys, we would love to hear what you have to say about the future of the 'Occupy' movement and this proposal from Michael Moore. These ideas can be a starting point for a larger discussion. Let's see people power in action! Below is what Moore had to say:



"Where Does Occupy Wall Street Go From Here? ...a proposal from Michael Moore

Friends,

This past weekend I participated in a four-hour meeting of Occupy Wall Street activists whose job it is to…

Week 6 of the LA 'Occupation' was full of surprises, including visits from Bill Maher, Jesse Jackson, and unfortunately more police brutality. You can read Griff Fuller Jr.'s full report here. During week 7, a major National Day of Action took place, along with more biased media coverage, incidents with the LAPD and…

We were compiling a 'Fuck Rockstars" Vol.3 compilation around the AP Festival, and due to the cancellation we weren't able to get it out. So we thought we'd let you hear tracks from the album for the next few weeks! Now we'd love you to comment and share and be as supportive as possible. :) We'll reveal the tracks one by one, stay tuned to this page!

Hey guys, we'd love to hear what you think of Randall Robinson's book 'Makeda'. Have you read it yet? If not check it out and share your reviews with us in the comments. Here's some info about the book: "Part coming-of-age story, part spiritual journey, and part love story, Makeda is a universal tale of family, heritage, and the ties that bind. It is about the people who help to shape and mold us, and lead us into the light. Appealing to the deepest sense of who we are, Robinson…

When someone says Jamaica, your mind most likely goes to the things the island country is stereotypically known for: the beaches, the breezes, the BMXers…PAUSE!!! That last part may be new to most of you, but to the Krash Test Dummy Stunt Team, its everyday life on the island. There’s much more to paradise than palm trees and coconuts. We interviewed team leader, A-Wire. Get to know the the guys and feel the irie vibes of Jamaica, AP style! * Shout out to…

Need your punk rock fix for the weekend? Cerebral Ballzy got what you need. They recently visited the studios of BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe show and recorded a Live session. Tracks available for streaming below, one is even downloadable. As a bonus, we're including their 'Griptape Vol. 2' free mixtape in case you don't have it yet (hosted by Bart Simpson! :D). This is the new generation of punk rockers you all, don't sleep on it!…

You already know by now that J*DaVeY isn't your average boring cookie cutter R&B band. We listened to their upcoming album 'New Designer Drug', a collection of songs they recorded over the past few years that doesn't follow the usual rules and seamlessly juggles pop, electro, funk and [insert whatever the hell you want here!.. they can't be pigeonholed].

Yes, they had the balls to sample French legend…

These are shows you don't wanna miss when they hit your town, boyz and girlz! Grounbreaking bands Fishbone and Death Grips are on tour. No, not together (wouldn't that be fierce, though?). Apocalyptic rebels Death Grips are doing a mini West Coast tour with AP member B.L.A.C.K.I.E., while Fishbone is still on their mission to bring twisted ska-funk-rock hotness to the world, one city at a time. Check out their tour dates below! - L C-D…

Scrumptious sing-along bliss, or too bubblegum for ya? Time to stream the latest LP from Travie McCoy and his Gym Class Heroes partners in crime, 'The Papercut Chronicles II' (to be released tomorrow November 15th). Blending pop, hip-hop and rock influences, the production is heavy, the hooks are catchy. How do you like this?

Three singles have been released so far: "Stereo Hearts" featuring Adam Levine of Maroon 5, "Life Goes On" featuring Oh Land and "Ass Back Home",…

Today's free downloads will rock your socks off baby, starting with NJ Street Klan's new mixtape 'Kool Kidz Of Kolor'. The collective is causing a commotion in the hip-hop/punk department, and this release is no exception (see more of them in our CMJ video recap).

Next up: UK funk/rock band Sabatta is…

November 2 was a National Day of Action for Occupy Oakland and the Occupy Movement. Occupiers across the nation held marches and actions in solidarity with our brothers and sisters up north and their general strike. A picture circulated around Facebook and Twitter of what looks to be thousands of people out in the streets surrounded around a Chase bank in Oakland. One little picture displayed such a powerful message. I wasn’t present, but later that night LA Occupiers marched to…

You might know him as the MC/vocalist from hip-hop/punk/funk band Rebelmatic. Creature just dropped his solo EP 'Chester Himes', produced by Prefuse 73 (TV On The Radio, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def). Conscious hard-hitting rhymes and innovative production are on the menu. The good news is that you can download here it for free! (click on cover below)