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Lawd Almighty: Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Are Clicking as NxWorries
We spoke to the rapper and producer about their debut record 'Yes Lawd!' and the precise meanings of being cantankerous.
Ignore the Bacchanal and Listen to Noisey's "No Fences" Caribana Playlist
Listen to Noisey's exclusive soca mix courtesy of DJ D-LIFE.
Watch Bunji Garlin and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's Inspirational New Video, "The Message"
The Trinidadian star and Jamaican icon team up for a genre-blending hit with a positive message.
Teen Angst, Adult Problems: Zac Carper from FIDLAR Grows Up
We talked to Zac Carper of FIDLAR about going hard, growing up, and getting clean.
How Jessie Jones Quit Life to Find Her Music
"I thought if I’m just going to die, I should try one more time in music. Maybe I can make something that’s bigger than life.”
Reasons Why Everyone in San Francisco Hates LA
As someone who's lived in both cities, I can tell you that they both suck.
Misfit Summer Camp: The Early Days and the Start of Warped Tour
The formation of what would be the pivotal tour for punk rock in the 90s and beyond.
Still in Control: An Interview with Stalag 13's Ron Baird
Before the most infamous So-Cal straight-edge bands came Ron Baird and Stalag 13.
This California Bakery Secretly Got People High
King cake is defined by its secret ingredient—a hidden trinket or figurine—but one Santa Ana bakery added its own flair to the recipe, lacing its Rosco de Reyes with synthetic weed.
Trinidad Carnival Will Make You Realise Notting Hill is Just Muggings, Piss and Police
I spent a year in Port-of-Spain falling in love with the most beautiful party in the world.
Soothe the Last of Your Hangover with Chiefs' Fuzzy Stoner Tones
Drift away into a land of sunshine with this SoCal stoner rock trio.
A Stripper's Review of Strips Clubs in America
After a year of stripping in Los Angeles, I wondered about other city's strip clubs, so I hit the road for a month-long tour of the finest and shittiest strip clubs in America.