Mark Wesley
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Mark is a 20-something-year-old Maryland native currently residing in the midwest. Chances are, you'll probably catch him binging Star Trek: Deep Space Nine while arguing to his friends why Sisko is the best captain. Mark is currently going to school for journalism/media production where, throughout the semester, he is a DJ for the local radio station. He also is deathly obsessed with Chipotle

Album Review: Laurel Halo – “Raw Silk Uncut Wood”

On her new mini album for French indie label Latency, American producer Laurel Halo has altered her sound once again, from the blissful and euphoric moments from her 2017 record, Dust, to sounds that are minimalistic and give room for…

Album Review: Death Grips – “Year of the Snitch”

Death Grips is definitely online. Following up last years Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber) Mix, MC Ride, Andy Morin, and Zach Hill return with an album that manages to be their most cutting edge and unorthodox yet. Year of the…

Album Review: Tee Grizzley – Activated

In the age of Soundcloud rappers, an artist like Tee Grizzley stands out. He is technically more capable than most of the artists that would be considered his peers. Grizzley isn’t insanely lyrical, but he more than makes up for…

Album Review: Kids See Ghosts – Kids See Ghosts

On April 25, 2018, Kanye West tweeted this: Free thinkers don't fear retaliation for your thoughts. The traditional thinkers are only using thoughts and words but they are in a mental prison. You are free. You've already won. Feel energized.…

From the Record Crate: Laraaji – “Ambient 3: Day of Radiance” (1980)

During a performance in Washington Square Park in the late 1970s, Laraaji was looking through the money he had made and saw a little note among the rattling change. It said, “Dear sir, please pardon this scraggly piece of paper,…