J Period & K’Naan : Don’t think twice Somali born rapper K’Naan teamed up with producer J Period to form The Messengers. The duo has released a trilogy of mix tapes in tribute to some of the world’s most influential musicians. They have released mix tapes honoring Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and Bob Dylan. Its [...]

SO FUN! San Diego resident Nathan Williams makes blistering, doo-wave rock about teenage boredom in sun-drenched suburbia. The self-described surf punk says his sound is about: "buried melody. A combination of musical influence both from my parents and friends growing up." This means a stew of Beach Boys harmonies and the lo-fi energy of Nirvana and Sonic Youth.