Beat Scene

An Interview with Kiefer

Will Schube chats with Kiefer about working with Stones Throw, playing music at UCLA, and the differences between LA's jazz and beat scenes.

Jun 22, 2018 • Will Schube

"We Just Have this Insatiable Desire to Make Things": An Interview with Huxley Anne

Ben Grenrock chats with Huxley Anne about her upbringing in Utah, her Low End Theory residency, and her forthcoming LP.

Feb 28, 2018 • Ben

POW Premiere: Rah Zen's Midnight Satori

POW premieres Midnight Satori, the Dome of Doom debut from Boston beatmaker Rah Zen.

Oct 5, 2017 • Max Bell

"It’s Us, the Citizens Who are the Victims": An Interview with Sudanese Beatmaker, Sufyvn

Sam Ribakoff speaks with producer Sufyvn about dentistry, being influenced by Flying Lotus, Madlib and Dilla, Sudanese vinyl, and the Muslim ban.

Mar 13, 2017 • Sam Ribakoff

Close Up & Personal: Crem'e's Debut Album

Evan Gabriel unpacks the highly personal debut instrumental LP, Close Up, from Alpha Pup's Crem'e.

Aug 26, 2016 • Evan Gabriel

"Everything that's Authentic, I'll Listen to": An Interview with Brenk Sinatra

Julian Brimmers talks with Brenk Sinatra about the re-release of his album, Gumbo II, working with MC Eiht, and krautrock music.

Aug 9, 2016 • Julian Brimmers

Night Driving With Nosaj Thing

The new Nosaj track is the perfect song to accompany your summer night drives.

Aug 3, 2016 • Chris Daly

Top of the Grocery List: On Astronautica's "You Should"

Chris Daly's shopping soundtrack is better than yours. Improve that today with Astronautica's "You Should."

Jul 28, 2016 • Chris Daly

“I Still Have So Much to Learn and Digest”: An Interview with Cakedog

Sam Ribakoff speaks with Cakedog about the dangers of appropriating footwork, creativity in Los Angeles, and making music for dancing.

Jun 21, 2016 • Sam Ribakoff

Mid-Tour Snack: New Unreleased Gems from TOKiMONSTA

TOKiMONSTA won't let constant touring get in the way of releasing new jams.

May 23, 2016 • Chris Daly

"I'm Going To Make Records Until I'm Dead": An Interview with Daddy Kev

In an epic interview, the Alpha Pup founder and Low End Theory co-founder discusses his life, music, and career.

May 16, 2016 • Max Bell

Beat Breaks: Shigeto's 'Intermission' EP

The Michigan man with an L.A. bent delivers new EP 'Intermission' through Ghostly International.

Oct 28, 2015 • Chris Daly

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