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Detroit native and hip hop one-off-a-kind Danny Brown just released his new album Atrocity Exhibition on the influential British electronic and beyond label Warp . The Detroit rapper's fifth LP was named after a song by the iconic British Post-punk band Joy Division and it features guests like American singer and songwriter Kelela as well as hip hop colleagues like Earl Sweatshirt or superstar Kendrick Lamar . To arrange his hallucinogen sample-laden tunes, he also received some help from in-demand producers like Evian Christ , Petite Noir or The Alchemist , who all assisted Brown for an unorthodox album that ties up Lazer guitars, creaking vocal-samples or drone missile strike sounds. In addition Brown revealed that his fresh full-length record is inspired by the solo works of Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon , early music by Island's pop star Björk and the Œuvre of the Post-punk and experimental pop band Talking Heads .   Carhartt WIP joint forces with ...

Music Monday this week celebrates the rebellious hip hop pioneers Public Enemy, without a doubt one of the most influential and important musical acts of all time. This year sees the 25th anniversary of the group originally consisting of MC's Chuck D, Flavor Flav and Professor Griff alongside legendary DJ Terminator X. This year also see's the group inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside contemporaries such as Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, The Beastie Boys and Run DMC. Known for their politically charged lyrics and ferocious activism through their music, Public Enemy released their first album 'Yo! Bumrush the Show' to much critical acclaim, but it wasn't until 1988 and the release of 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back' that mainstream success beckoned. With the release of 'It Takes a Nation...' and the hit singles 'Don't Believe The Hype' and 'Bring The Noise', the group...

We're nothing if not diverse here at Fat Buddha store, and we like you a little taste of our diversity through our Music Monday feature. This week we're presenting a much more sombre singing talent, something to help ease you into the New Year and get you over the hangover and potential heartbreak of the Xmas and New Year festivities. Keaton Henson, a singer-songwriter from London has gained something of a cult following through a series of bedroom recordings bearing his heart and soul. Keaton is a rare breed, he very much favours solitude and rarely performs live. In interviews, performances and videos he shys away from any and all publicity and seems uncomfortable with the spotlight, which is a crying shame given his considerable talent. You can listen to some more of his songs through his soundcloud and his website . He is currently embarking in his first solo tour , with the quirk of performing in museums across the UK, though many dates are sold out, yo...