Joel Biswas

"I’m Very Instrumental:" Mach-Hommy's 'Pray for Haiti'

Joel Biswas explains how Mach-Hommy's new album is that rarest of things – a rap record that’s both a treatise on and testament to greatness.

Jul 1, 2021 • Joel Biswas

"Ain't No Saving Us, Ain’t No Slaving Us:" Armand Hammer and The Alchemist's 'Haram'

Joel Biswas details billy woods and Elucid's new collaboration with The Alchemist, an album that puts the trio at at the center of the subterranean…

Apr 23, 2021 • Joel Biswas

"If You Don't Continue to Practice, Then You Will Lose It:" An Interview with Karriem Riggins

Joel Biswas speaks to the veteran Detroit producer and drummer about creating spiritual jazz with Madlib, his musical kinship with Dilla, and more.

Feb 26, 2021 • Joel Biswas

Hero vs. Villain: "Victory Laps"

As our MF DOOM tribute continues, Joel Biswas explores the collab single between DOOM and Ghostface Killah and the insane possibilities of their aborted…

Jan 20, 2021 • Joel Biswas

"You Need Both Sides of the Coin to Feel Like There is Substance:" An Interview with Nubya Garcia

Joel Biswas speaks to the London saxophonist about going from studying to performing and teaching jazz music, the connection between London and…

Oct 21, 2020 • Joel Biswas

"How Can We Turn These Hard Times Into Something Positive?:" An Interview With Henry Wu

Joel Biswas speaks to the multitalented London artist about growing up in Peckham, taking a hiatus from music, and his new project Wu Hen.

Aug 20, 2020 • Joel Biswas

DJ Amir Digs Deep

As told to Joel Biswas, the veteran New York DJ shares being quarantined in Germany, growing up a music fanatic, and his longtime partnership with Kon.

Jul 20, 2020 • Joel Biswas

"The UK Jazz Scene Could Wither and Die Tomorrow and It Would Not Alter What We Do:" An Interview with Heliocentrics

Joel Biswas speaks to members Malcolm Catto and Jake Ferguson about being self-taught, their first meeting with Madlib, and more.

Feb 28, 2020 • Joel Biswas

Miles Davis' In a Silent Way Turns 50

In 1969, the all-time great jazz musician released yet another remarkable, forward-thinking album. Joel Biswas explores.

Dec 3, 2019 • Joel Biswas

"I'm Not Going to Start Peaking Until I'm 35:" An Interview with Kiefer

Joel Biswas speaks to the Los Angeles beatmaker about Low End Theory, listening to more jazz, and meeting Dr. Dre at his house.

Oct 25, 2019 • Joel Biswas

Bridges Burn, Tables Turn: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's Bandana

Joel Biswas surveys one of the most anticipated (and best) albums of the year.

Jul 15, 2019 • Joel Biswas

They Gave the Shadows Names: billy woods and Kenny Segal's Hidden Places

Joel Biswas explores the dark corners of this collaboration of independent rap stalwarts.

Apr 30, 2019 • Joel Biswas

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