Buck 65 News and Photos

Rapper/songwriter Chilly Gonzales on being the harmonic mastermind behind Daft Punk's Random Access Memories

Tue, April 30 2013 3:49pm - Source: Beatportal

Chilly Gonzales (aka Jason Beck) is a bit of an anomaly in the music world—in fact, we can't even say "dance-music world," as his oeuvre focuses more heavily on odd-ball rapping and classical-style piano than it does banging beats.

So just who are all these people on the new Daft Punk album?

Fri, March 29 2013 7:01pm - Source: Beatportal

There's been a whole lot of news about the new Daft Punk LP, Random Access Memories , slated to come in May. And among that news has been the talk of the duo's many collaborators on the record—many of whom you may not know.

SXSW 2013, Hip-Hop: 25 Indie Rap Shows to You Don't Want to Miss

Mon, March 11 2013 10:54pm - Source: The BoomBox

If you ever wanted to overdose on Hip Hop, SXSW 2013 is surely the place to do it.

Pillowfight (Dan the Automator & Emily Wells) releasing album (stream a track)

Thu, January 10 2013 7:34pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Mostly-hip hop producer Dan the Automator has some pretty great work under his belt with Dr. Octagon, Deltron 3030, Gorillaz Handsome Boy Modeling School, and others, and now he's announced the debut album for his new collaborative project , Pillowfight , for which he's joined forces with singer/instrumentalist Emily Wells , who's dipped her feet in the hip hop world a few times herself, having collaborated with Buck 65 and Count Bass D. Dan and Emily also reached out to Kid Koala (who worked with Dan on Deltron 3030) and Lateef the Truthspeaker (Latyrx) and recorded their self titled album which will be out digitally and on CD January 22 and on vinyl on February 26 via Bulk Recordings.

Shorties (A Random Book Vending Machine, An Interview with Kathleen Hanna, and more)

Tue, November 20 2012 3:00pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

All Things Considered interviews a Toronto bookstore owner who put a book vending machine (that dispenses random titles) in his shop.

Summerworks Review: Buck 65 (with Choir! Choir! Choir! and friends), August 15, Theatre Centre

Fri, August 17 2012 8:31pm - Source: The Panic Manual

That was how far I made it on my hip hop inspired review of Buck 65 's excellent Summerworks show on Wednesday.

Summerworks Music Preview: Aline Morales, Evening Hymns, Buck 65

Wed, August 08 2012 5:09pm - Source: The Panic Manual

The beginning of August usually means a few things – heat, Blue Jays being officially eliminated from playoff contention, trips to cottages and Summerworks Performance Festival.

INTERVIEW: Cadence Weapon

Wed, June 13 2012 5:49pm - Source: Winnie Cooper

I was first introduced to Cadence Weapon , real name Rollie Pemberton III, in 10th grade.

Now you’ve been warned

Wed, March 28 2012 11:11am - Source: Quick Before It Melts

You may not recognize the name Dale Murray on its own, but you'd certainly be familiar with his work alongside former Cuff The Duke band members on the albums Sidelines of the City (2007) and Way Down Here (2009).

Serengeti: Kenny Dennis EP

Tue, March 27 2012 5:30am - Source: Pitchfork Media

The worst way to start a review is "you have to get it."

Cadence Weapon Talks New Album

Mon, March 19 2012 12:30pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Cadence Weapon has revealed a few more details about his forthcoming album.

Sufjan Stevens Teams With Son Lux and Rapper Serengeti as s / s / s, EP Due on Anticon

Mon, February 27 2012 8:29pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Sufjan Stevens has teamed up with two Anticon artists, Son Lux and the rapper Serengeti for a new project called s / s / s.

North of Northwest: 12 Things To Look Forward to in 2012

Fri, December 30 2011 9:23pm - Source: Sound on the Sound

No release date yet, but frontman Peter Gardner reports they're recording fifteen songs in January. 3.

Meaghan Smith Is Wishing for a 'Christmas Kiss' This Holiday Season

Fri, December 09 2011 6:10pm - Source: Spinner

On stage at the Rivoli, a tiny club on Toronto's hip Queen St. strip, Halifax, NS, singer-songwriter Meaghan Smith does her best to inject Yuletide spirit into a room full of big-city hipsters.

Charles Bradley played Fort Greene Park w/ Beans (pics), played Leno w/ Grace Potter & Sharon Jones (video)

Wed, July 27 2011 3:57pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

I followed the music and ended up in the middle of the park, surprised that there weren't too many people there- maybe a few hundred?

James Hetfield Calls Rapper Buck 65's Lyrics 'Amazing' -- Music Appreciation

Thu, July 21 2011 7:36pm - Source: Spinner

Part of the fun of music festivals if you're a band on the bill is catching the other performers.

Buck 65 Talks Sidelined Baseball Career, Says He Could Have Been a Derek Jeter

Wed, July 20 2011 7:16pm - Source: Spinner

Buck 65 has been playing music for over 20 years.

Festival Review: CoS at Canada Day 2011

Tue, July 05 2011 9:57pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Canada Day is much more than our country's birthday.

Buck 65, Rich Aucoin, Burning Love Play Unofficial BBQ, House Party at NXNE

Sat, June 18 2011 11:25pm - Source: Spinner

For the last few years, Toronto music scenester Tim McCready has thrown one of the highest-profile, non-official, NXNE BBQs at his house on 159 Manning.

Sunday Hip Hop – Halifax Strikes Again

Sun, March 13 2011 4:07pm - Source: Salacious Sound

As it should be, I'm starting this off by showcasing one of my favorite Canadian rappers Buck 65.

Classified Enlists Buds Like Joe Budden on 'Handshakes and Middle Fingers'

Wed, February 02 2011 3:38pm - Source: Spinner

Rising Nova Scotia rapper Classified was tired of artists buying guest verses from artists they'd never spoken to.

Merry Freemas:: Free Canadian Hip Hop for All

Thu, December 23 2010 8:13pm - Source: Herohill

So then, all your shopping done and dusted?

Jason Collett Begins Annual 'Basement Revue' Series in Toronto

Thu, December 09 2010 5:40pm - Source: Spinner

December is a time for holiday cheer, gathering together with friends and family, and, for those in Toronto, a chance to spend some quality time with hometown hero Jason Collett during his annual 'Basement Revue' at the Dakota Tavern.