Grandmaster Flash is not only a hip-hop pioneer but also a groundbreaking DJ who invented myriad mixing techniques—from cutting to backspinning—that are core to the art of playing the turntable as a musical instrument. Here is a 1979 recording of Flash and Melle Mel performing at Christ the King School in the Bronx, New York.
Listen to Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel's groundbreaking DJ set from 1979
image: Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five (SugarHill/publicity photo)
Drew Carey's incredible rant about his rapturous sexual/religious experience seeing Phish at the Sphere
When I saw chatter about an April 22 Drew Carey tweet in which he freaks out about his experience attending a Phish concert at Las Vegas's Sphere, I thought his… READ THE REST
Vacuum cleaner covers "Song #2" by Blur
Over the first weekend of 2024 Coachella Festival, BritPop stalwarts Blur made quite the lasting impression with their notably cranky performance. Frontman Damon Albarn (also of the Gorillaz) chastised the… READ THE REST
Chechnya bans fast and slow music, including Russian nat'l anthem
Some people really think techno is rotting their kid's minds. Other people think sludge metal is corrupting the youth or something. Chechnya's new BPM limitations appease two birds with one… READ THE REST
Save $169 on a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and never look back
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
Upgrade your tech for the new year with this refurbished iPad Pro, less than half price right now
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
Make your rockstar dreams a reality for only $15.97 with this Guitar Lessons Training Bundle
TL;DR: The perfect last-minute holiday gift for an aspiring rocker, the 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is only $15.97 (Reg. $480) until 11:59 PM on 12/25. It's really never too late to make… READ THE REST
