Media Assassins: An Uncomfortable Look At Modern Music Journalism
This is the episode only The Music Snobs could do. In this era of music streaming, corporate interests, and brand dominance, we take an uncomfortable look at the role of music journalism in the digital age. Guest-Snob and Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas, joins us to ask some important questions. Is genuine music criticism still […]
Anderson .Paak: The Mainstream Star Who Shines Underground
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of The Music Snob’s new format! To kick things off we’ve centered this episode around one of today’s most innovative and promising artists: Anderson .Paak. Join us as the Snobs discuss .Paak’s unique brand of music and his atypical rise to stardom. Then get ready for this season’s first […]
Did You See Donald Glover’s New Song (And Is Sight The New Sound)?
When Childish Gambino released This Is America he verified a burgeoning truth: sight is the new sound. With the recording industry now dominated by the visual appeal of online and mobile content, TMS asks: what does the power of YouTube, video albums, and Instagram branding mean for the future of actual music? Stick around for […]
The Past, Present, And Future of The Ballad (feat. Salaam Remi)
In mid-February love is always in the air, but is it in the groove? Salaam Remi—producer behind hits for Amy Winehouse, Miguel, Nas and more—joins TMS to debate the past, present, and future of the ballad. From Sinatra’s stylings and Miles’s blues, to Marvin’s longings and Drake’s feelings, the Snobs dive into the heart of […]
The (Black) British Invasion: The Love Affair Between UK Artists And Black Music
The Music Snobs take a sonic trip across the pond to discuss the lasting love affair between U.K. artists and black music. From Soul II Soul to Sampha: what is it about the British that connects them so passionately to what’s commonly viewed as an American art form? Lastly, during an inspired Round Table, the […]
In The Company Of Tourists: Prince, And The Only Eulogy To Him That Matters
A special From the Vault episode of TMS: After his untimely death, just as it was during his unparalleled career, the mainstream has celebrated Prince’s purple pop while consistently ignoring his black funk. During this special and previously unreleased ‘From the Vault’ episode of TMS, Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur give the man who may […]
The Triple Threat Of Donald Glover
The Music Snobs take on the future by examining one of the present’s most talked about artists: Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino. With his 2016 album “Awaken, My Love”, the creator of TV’s “Atlanta” elevated himself from hip-pop prodigy to neo-funk pioneer—or did he? Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur question the impact of Childish on […]
Moving The Crowd In The Digital Age (feat. Van Hunt)
Join us for a very special episode of The Music Snobs as the crew welcomes the multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Van Hunt and debuts a brand new TMS segment. With the advent of online ‘crowdfunding’ becoming a regular occurrence in the music industry, the Snobs plus their Guest Snob debate the pros and cons […]
Race, And Artistic Responsibility In An Age Of Crisis
After spending all of 2016 trying to shake off 2016, Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur have returned to take a critical look at race and artist responsibility in current music.
The R&B Influence On Pop, And Pop’s Infidelity To R&B
2015 gets the ultimate side-eye when your favorite Snobs take a moment to reminisce over the past 12 months in music. Join Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur as they sound off about the return of R&B’s undeniable influence over Pop music in 2015 then take time to resurrect the “8-Track” by naming their 8 favorite […]