photo by Skye Rossi

Aesop, Rob Sonic & DJ Abilities are performing tonight at Star Theater, 13 NW Sixth Ave, Portland, OR as part of the 3 Days at MFNW presented by Red Bull Sound Select.  You have to RSVP here. (It’s 21+ and entrance is not guaranteed, so arrive early!)

Rhymesayers just announced the line up for Soundset this year, and of course, it’s massive.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11 AM (CST) online through TicketWeb and in-store at Fifth Element (2411 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405). General Admission tickets are $62 (The $4 facility fee and parking are included in this ticket price). VIP options for $140 ($4 facility fee and parking are both included in ticket price) are also available! Please note that additional processing fees may apply.

This year, Soundset boasts a full day of two Main Stages and the Fifth Element stage delivering 40 artists performing over nine hours of diverse music, plus the Essential Elements tent featuring Freestyle Session Minnesota B-Boy/B-Girl competition. In addition, Ironlak & The Seventh Letter presents live painting by Ewok, Sever, Vizie, Much, NMPH, Hop4, and River. Also returning will be the 5th annual Skateboard Showdown presented by Familia, the 8th annual Soundset Custom Car Show, and a special Last of the Record Buyers production showcase.

Hail Mary Mallon’s second album, Bestiary, is out today.  We’re guessing you’ve pre-ordered it, but if you haven’t it’s available here. 3 different covers by Coro.

Aesop Rock & Rob Sonic will be hitting the road in January with Homeboy Sandman opening.  Tickets go on sale later this week.

If you want to check the album out, they’re also streaming it here:

Aesop Rock & Rob Sonic talk about the 90’s NY hip hop influence and a little bit about their process.

Aes & Rob talk about their first meeting and the meaning behind the name, “Hail Mary Mallon”.  The new album Bestiary is out Nov. 11th, 2014.

Slug is out playing with the kids in Atmosphere’s new video “Southsiders” shot in South Minneapolis. Atmosphere also just extended their North of Hell tour into November.  Supporting them on the tour are Prof, deM atlaS and DJ Fundo (except where noted).

Tickets for added tour dates go on sale this Friday, August 15, 2014 starting at 10:00am local time. November 4 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note – tickets
November 5 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom – tickets
November 6 – Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s Cantina
November 7 – Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Festival (*Atmosphere only) – tickets
November 9 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues – tickets
November 10 – Houston, TX – House of Blues – tickets
November 11 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s – tickets
November 12 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage – tickets
November 14 – Richmond, VA – The National – tickets
November 15 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live – tickets
November 16 – New York, NY – Terminal 5 – tickets
November 17 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place – tickets
November 18 – Providence, RI – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel – tickets
November 20 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre – tickets
November 21 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection – tickets
November 22 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom – tickets
November 23 – Minneapolis, MN (*w/ special guests TBA) – tickets

via RSE.

Dilated Peoples talk about their upcoming Directors of Photography album in the RSE series, Finding Focus:

Brother Ali, Bambu, DJ LAST WORD, and MaLLy

Starting in September, Brother Ali will be hitting the road across North America for his Home Away From Home Tour with Bambu, DJ LAST WORD, and MaLLy. Tickets go on sale TODAY at 12pm CST.

September 12 – Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
September 13 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room – Tickets
September 14 – Lawrence, KS – Granada – Tickets
September 16 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep – Tickets
September 18 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre – Tickets
September 19 – Fort Collins, CO – The Aggie – Tickets
September 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge – Tickets
September 21 – Ketchum, ID – Whisky Jacques
September 23 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile – Tickets
September 24 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
September 26 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo – Tickets
September 27 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne – Tickets
September 28 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall – Tickets
September 30 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst – Tickets
October 1 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill – Tickets
October 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour – Tickets
October 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Beauty Bar – Tickets
October 4 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones – Tickets
October 5 – San Diego, CA – Porter’s Pub – Tickets
October 8 – Tucson, AZ – Congress – Tickets
October 9 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red – Tickets
October 10 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad – Tickets
October 11 – El Paso, TX – Sector 7 – Tickets
October 14 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s BBQ – Tickets
October 15 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
October 16 – Dallas, TX – HOB Small Room
October 17 – New Orleans, LA – HOB Parish – Tickets
October 18 – Birmingham, AL – Workplay
October 20 – Orlando, FL – The Social – Tickets
October 22 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall – Tickets
October 23 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle’s – Tickets
October 24 – Carrboro, NC – Small Cat’s – Tickets
October 25 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry – Tickets
October 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer – Tickets
October 29 – Brooklyn, NY – Knitting Factory – Tickets
October 30 – Providence, RI – Met Cafe – Tickets
October 31 – Boston, MA – Middle East – Tickets
November 1 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground – Tickets
November 4 – Montreal, QC – Phi Centre
November 5 – Toronto, ON – Tattoo
November 6 – London, ON – London Music Hall – Tickets
November 7 – Ithaca, NY – The Haunt – Tickets
November 8 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop – Tickets
November 10 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s
November 11 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig – Tickets
November 13 – Madison, WI – High Noon – Tickets
November 14 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s – Tickets

Follow Brother Ali:
http://rhymesayers.com/brotherali
Twitter: http://twitter.com/brotherali
Facebook: http://facebook.com/brotherali
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brotheraliisblind

Also…

Atmosphere will be extending their North of Hell Tour with PROF, deM atlaS and DJ Fundo to Clyde Iron Works in Duluth, MN on September 23rd.

Tickets will be available online via Etix here or in-store at Clyde Iron Works, Electric Fetus (Duluth), Fifth Element, and Depot Tavern.

via RSE