Listen: Moe Pope and Rain - "Let The Right Ones In"

Despite a album cover that looks like an indie-rock-ish B-Movie (intentionally) the musical soundscape on Moe Pope and Rain's "Let The Right Ones In" ranges from hip-hop instrumentals, indie-rock female vocals and jittery electronic music and helps shine a light on the progressive Massachusetts crew. The diverse sound also features guest spots from underground vets like Reks, John Robinson, Blacastan and lesser known (to hip hop heads) acts like Julia Easterlin, Dua Boakye of Bad Rabbits, Boycott Blues, Casso, Tea Leigh, Ceschi, Tan Vampires and Lady Lamb the Bee Keeper.

Check out the Boston crew and a more experimental hip hop vibe that may catch fire for the crew in 2013! Could be the soundtrack of your next art opening or your daily commute!

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Fine Art Friday: Philippe Baudelocque

Among the bevy of street artists who use wheat paste or spray paint, every once in a while someone like Philippe Baudelocque comes along and surprises us all with simple chalk drawings. Simple chalk only referring to the materials, but the skill with which he renders dimensional portraits of animals is fascinating and non-toxic. Lots of philosophy and honesty built into the work and hopefully Baudelocque can continue to take his style world wide, even if it washes away in an instant. Complex designs and patterns galore!

Video: Dag Savage - "When It Rains" ft. Aloe Blacc

Dag Savage, Exile and Johaz, recently dropped their album and some dope visuals to support the single "When It Rains" featuring Aloe Blacc. A nice preview for the album, along with other promo tracks from late last year, the video is a chill, soulful joint produced by Exile, of Blu and Exile fame, as is the entire album, and nods to the type of mellow vibe the group is on. Check out "The Dag Savage" EP if you havent already!

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