Sam Prekop Stays Modular On New Synth LP

Sam Prekop Stays Modular On New Synth LP

Sam Prekop may be most familiar to astute listeners as the frontman of eclectic Chicago band the Sea & Cake, but he’s also built a robust catalog of modular synth-driven projects as a solo artist and in collaboration with Sea & Cake drummer John McEntire. The focus remains electronic on Open Close, due Friday (Sept….

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Kanye West Pushes To Toss Sexual Assault Case

Kanye West Pushes To Toss Sexual Assault Case

Kanye West pushed back against sexual assault accusations tied to a 2010 music video shoot by asking a judge to toss a lawsuit filed by Jenn An, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, who claims the rapper attacked her during filming. In court documents filed in August, West’s legal team argued that An’s…

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That Song from That Band on That Album

That Song from That Band on That Album

What is the clearest way for a band to kick down the door, stride into the room and announce “Here we are, motherscratchers! Take Note!”? Why, by naming not only an album, but also a song after their own band name. The hubris! The gall! The self-importance! The trinity! The triumvirate! The trifecta! In order…

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