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Haruomi Hosono: The Eternal Tourist in a Synthesized World

There are musicians who chase the zeitgeist, and then there’s Haruomi Hosono, who gently taps it on the shoulder, hands it a tropical drink, and invites it to dance to a steel drum inside a spaceship. If you’ve ever stumbled upon a 1970s Japanese album cover that looks like it belongs to a Hawaiian lounge band made entirely of aliens, congratulations—you may have entered the sonic Bermuda Triangle that is […]

todayJune 23, 2025 1

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Bootsy Collins: The Cosmic Funk Shaman We Didn’t Deserve

If the universe had a house band, Bootsy Collins would be its frontman — wearing star-shaped sunglasses, a glitter cape, and boots that could kick open a wormhole. Born in the groove-laden labs of Cincinnati and raised on a diet of bass licks, chaos, and pure uncut funk, Bootsy didn’t just play the bass — he weaponized it. First with James Brown’s band (ever heard of a little ditty called […]

todayMay 28, 2025 5

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