controversy
Sri Lankan rapper DeLon still suffering consequences of speaking out against M.I.A. & the Tamil Tigers
Back in 2008 we posted a diss video (watch it below), aimed at fellow Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A.. He mixed gruesome images with her popular song “Paper Planes” to get the point across that she was not a “freedom fighter”, but in fact showing support for alleged terrorist group called the Tamil Tigers…
Harley Flanagan says he was invited to Webster Hall & jumped; John Joseph issues statement, says he's a liar
As we were saying, original Cro-Mags member Harley Flanagan told website NYNatives that he was acting in self defense when two members of his old band were injured by him at Webster Hall on July 6th…
Nas's wages garnished by the IRS
Nas at Rock The Bells (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin)
Cue sad trombone…The next time you buy a Nas album, you’re really just handing your money over to the government — because the rapper’s delinquent tax filings have caused Uncle Sam to begin garnishing his wages…
today in shirts: Disney stops carrying Joy Division design; another ex-Man is The Bastard member weighs in on Akron/Family issue
Aaron Kenyon with a current project, Djam Karet
Aaron Kenyon, a founding member of Man is The Bastard, has weighed in on the controversial appropriation of the iconic skull logo, and his views differ from that of his ex-bandmates…
Akron/Family bassist says MITB skull use was a tribute; Israel Lawrence suggests they make a public statement UPDATED
Bastard Noise at Maryland Deathfest (more by BBG)
Isreal Lawrence of ex-Man Is The Bastard fame is in contact with Akron/Family regarding the logo issue and is writing about it publicly in a MiTB open group on Facebook…
Chaos in Tejas adds bands & loses some due to controversy; Gilead Media launches festival
Dropdead at Europa (more by Keith Marlowe)
Chaos in Tejas have announced another round of bands for their 2012 shindig (first round here), including rare appearances from legendary post-hardcore band Moss Icon (a one-time only reunion), as well as Japan’s Reality Crisis and Skizophrenia (their only US dates), and repeat offenders/favorites like Dropdead, Municipal Waste, Midnight, Ares Kingdom, Puerto Rico Flowers, Xeno & Oaklander, Thou, the Rival Mob, Boston Strangler, Crazy Spirit, Brain Killer, Power Trip, Wiccans (who just played one of the final shows at Emo’s), and many many others…
Domestic violence groups protesting Odd Future @ Pitchfork Fest (which released its schedule)
Odd Future at Highline Ballroom (more by Brook Bobbins)
Notorious Chicago music journalist Jim DeRogatis writes…When some 20,000 concertgoers arrive at Union Park on July 16 in the middle of this summer’s Pitchfork Music Festival, they’ll be greeted by members of several Chicago groups dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, and violence against gays, protesting that day’s booking of controversial rappers Odd Future
This blog first asked the question “Pitchfork & Odd Future: Endorsing rape or showcasing art…
Die Antwoord played Gramercy Theatre in NYC w/ the Knocks (pics & setlist), are controversially in the Guggenheim
“… So we met with Sean in private and asked him nicely to sort this chick out and only deal directly with us like we had been doing up to this point…
the scandalous new Showpaper
“new Showpaper cover’s apparently scandalising the community. haha get over it, the back of VillageVoice or NYPress is ok, but not out front…
Jelly responds to OSA, says thanks to everyone else
August 8th Pool Party (more by Benjamin Lozovsky)
Jelly has responded to OSA’s cancellation of the final Pool Party and accompanying press release…
