The Chuckness

Not the first time the Swedish indie-rock trio Peter, Bjorn, and John have had their material remixed by someone in hip hop, but I ran across this mixtape the other day and figured I should share it with you all.  Ranging from notables like Wale, Bun B, GZA, Donnis, Big Sean, Talib Kweli, and many more.   Some fresh new talent is featured as well…the Washington D.C. native Tabi Bonney and the West coast duo known as U-N-I just to name a few.  The mixtape comes from the man who engineered the Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye collaboration, Brooklyn Soul…it’s definitely worth … Continue reading →

X This track came out a few weeks ago and I was definitely excited to see two of my favorite newschoolers, The Cool Kids, hop on the dirty electronic beats that The Bloody Beetroots are known for. A party starter for sure… [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Here Tweet

Yo everybody, people call me Tow…I’m Chuck’s cousin, coming out of Boulder, CO but I was born and raised in Washington D.C. Chuck recently filled me in on what he’s got goin’ on here with The Chuckness, and considering the fact that he jacks most of his music from me I figured I should hop aboard. Muse came out with their new album today, The Resistance, and they definitely did not disappoint.  First things first, the band’s got a completely original style that’s different than anything you’ve heard before… don’t let that scare you away.  They’re an English alternative band … Continue reading →

I’ve been slacking lately with updates, so it’s about time that I dig into the vault and pull out something out of the ordinary.  I got into this band known as ‘Bon Iver’ last winter, and it kept me going until April…I couldn’t listen to anything else.  Just a really talented group making naturally good music.  No Auto-tune, no Black Eyed Peas…just good music.   Pick up their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago; an incredibly refreshing, relaxing listen all the way through. Here’s a sample…”Skinny Love”: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Tweet

The self-proclaimed “mothafuckin’ lyrical genius” continues to live up to expectations as the world’s greatest douchebag with his performance at the 2009 Video Music Awards.  Cue the music… Tweet

Take a deep breath and just answer the question Ellis. And because everybody likes a good remix…”I was just reeeeadinnn right.” Tweet

Unfortunately, this is gonna be unbelievably huge.  I’d bet my life savings it becomes the #1 most downloaded app quickly…if it isn’t already.  Kids across college campuses will be auto-tuning the shit out of their voices until this gets old. ..which it probably won’t. Tweet

A leak from Lupe’s new upcoming CD, Laser. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Tweet

The newest kid sensation on YouTube…kid sees lobsters for the first time in his life and tweaks out.  If you don’t laugh you have no soul. Tweet

Addictive track right here.  Really struggling to listen to anything or anyone else right now… [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Tweet