A Case of the Fridays

This year has really flown by, and now it’s time to gorge your faces, kids. But don’t be afraid to go out and listen to some music later in the week. First up we’ve got the indie pop of Maritime’s “For Science Fiction.” I really dig how it explodes into ultra-catchy choruses full of punchy, layered guitars. And the fuzzed-out keyboard sounds provide a nice little touch, fitting for the song title . If you like what you hear, they’ll be at the Rock and Roll Hotel this Saturday, November 24th. Bring ‘em your leftovers.

MP3: For Science Fiction – Maritime

And to wrap up the week we’ve got Ben Lee’s “What Would Jay-Z Do?” Beyonce, most likely. But I digress. Anyway, the track is sugary pop and goes down nice and smooth, with all the harmonies and backing vocals in their perfect places. It’s almost easy the clever lyrics about HOVA. You can catch Ben Lee Tuesday, November 26th at the Birchmere.

MP3: What Would Jay-Z Do? – Ben Lee

A Case of the Fridays

There’s a big hip-hop show coming to town this Sunday, November 18th, at the 9:30 Club, featuring Ghostface and Rakim, so a it’s a double-shot today - one new track, and one old-school. First up is “Barrell Brothers” from Ghostface’s The Big Doe Rehab. It’s got driving, hard-edged rhymes to match its overdriven synth samples. Take a listen.

MP3: Barrell Brothers – Ghostface f/ Beanie Sigel & Styles

And now we go back to 1997 for Rakim’s “The 18th Letter.” He drops his effortless delivery over top of a sparse, soulful R&B groove. Take a listen.

MP3: The 18th Letter - Rakim

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