Short Fuze, Taiyamo Denku & Augury Reunite for First W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. Album In 10 Years BBQ & CHAOS (ChiMil Music/Cyphaden)

Short Fuze is an Uncommon Records affiliate, who I've personally been listening to and conversing with online since, at least, 2016. It was then when Short Fuze released Autonomy Music with Uncommon Nasa AKA NASA. Short Fuze & Nasa previously collaborated together on a 2010 album, Lobotomy Music, and 2011 follow-up/remix EP, Toxicology Music. In fact, earlier this year, Uncommon Nasa & Short Fuze debuted their official/re-branded collaboration as Guillotine Crowns on "Champions" on Last Sons' Nasa-produced album, CHEKHOV'S GUN. It appears as though, this whole time, since about 2009, Short Fuze has been on an indefinite hiatus from his main group, W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S., which was initially formed in 2000; in its earliest incarnation, W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. consisted of Short Fuze & Augury, while third emcee, Taiyamo Denku joined later in 2001. During their initial 10-year run, W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. released four albums, Seasons Change, Rules of Evolution, Rise of An Empire, and After Years of Television, as well as a 2004 compilation entitled W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. ‎Presents: Guests of Honor.

Now, after about 10 years of each doing their own thing, Augury, Short Fuze & Taiyamo Denku have reunited as W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. for 13 brand spankin' new, neck-snappin' tracks on BBQ & CHAOS. It boasts production work throughout from Dcypha, Agartha Audio, Black Tokyo, Audio Pilot, Ill Majestic, Grendal, Uncommon Nasa, and Dynamo with cuts across BBQ & CHAOS provided by Dcypha. During a recent email conversation, Short Fuze explained: "Taiyamo Denku & I got together one day for a recording session he helped me with. He mentioned that he had some tracks him and I recorded a few years prior. I took those tracks home and listened to them; there were four or five of them that were really good." Initially, the plan was to simply upload said tracks as loosies to Short Fuze's website for die-hard W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. fans to enjoy... but, it soon became apparent Short Fuze, Augury & Taiyamo Demku were onto something a bit more concrete here.

"I called Denku to see if he wanted to turn these songs into an album. He was excited and on board with it. So, I reached out to Augury to see if he'd be with it. He was, also, on board. We reached out to producers we've been down with to craft the remaining sound [who] all contributed to helping us create our most complete and mature effort to date," Short Fuze explained. BBQ & CHAOS is seriously one hard-as-nails, often Jazz-indebted return to form for W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S. and honestly, it kinda just sounds like three old friends having a damn good time! BBQ & CHAOS is now available to stream, purchase, or download exclusively at ShortFuzeRaps.com. However, BBQ & CHAOS will soon become available on additional digital streaming services, as well with CD's and music videos planned, as well. Short Fuze recently uploaded BBQ & CHAOS to Bandcamp, along with the rest of W.A.S.T.E.L.A.N.D.S.' back catalog; plus, an exclusive digital re-release of 2001's "local album," Seasons Change, with a new re-sequenced tracklist and updated artwork designed by DJ Jazzpants. It's safe to say, it's officially #WASTELANDSseason, my friends!!!

[W]reckless, Topless American Youth: Lana del Rey - "Born 2 Die" (Britney Spears Birthday 30)

Lana del Rey [Lizzy Grant] effectively became 2011's "It Girl" with the release of her phenomenal debut single, "Video Games" (Stranger) . Like many struggling singer-songwriters, Grant has been signed, dropped, and significantly changed her public image since bursting onto the scene (2009). With that said, it can be assumed that Lana del Rey has collected just as many "haters" as she has avid supporters. To be perfectly honest, the only other artist I can think of that made this much commotion... garnered so much wide-spread buzz/hate and critical acclaim -- right out of the gates -- with just one track is Britney Spears . And maybe in this post- Mike musical era, that's the true synthesis of Pop Culture: Britney Lynn Spears . After months of repeated teasing and speculation, Lana del Rey 's major label debut, Born 2 Die will [finally] be released this coming Jan. 30-31, 2012. Pitchfork reports that it will feature "Off to The Ra

"Let Me Shine for You:" Lindsay Lohan for Playboy (Winter 2011-12 Leak)

Lindsay Lohan essentially embodies exactly "What NOT to Do In Hollywood :" Fame, fortune, success... sex, drugs & Rock "N" Roll . Within a fairly short period of time, Lohan somehow managed to obtain a plentiful helping of POWER @ a very young age. This gradual rise-downfall was captured on film; Between 1998-2010, she portrayed a wide array of roles across the silver screen in movies including: Mean Girls, Bobby , Herbie Fully Loaded , Georgia Rule, Machete , and Freaky Friday . Between rapid-paced film shoots, Lindsay Lohan also found time to record 2 Pop Rock albums for Casablanca , Speak (2004) and A Litter More Personal-Raw (2005). Needless to say, Lindsay Lohan has gotten roped up in a lot of troubles and woes with the law over the last 3-5 years... a vicious cycle of drugs, arrest, court, rehab, "daddy issues," jail time [Repeat]. That's the pure basics of it - But Google that shit for additional info, if necessary. Towards the end of

All-around Breakdown: Sean Martin Discusses Debut Instrumental EP Introducing The Magician As No More Magic (Residual Effects)

Sean Martin is a multi-versed musician, producer, and tattooer hailing from Connecticut. As a guitarist, song-writer, and/or producer he has worked with a variety of well-known artists including Hatebreed, Cold Cave, Wear Your Wounds, Umbra Vitae, Twitching Tongues, Cage, Kid Cudi, House of Blow, Head Automatica, XO Skeletons, Jet Fueled Horses, Handsome Boy Modeling School, and more. His versatility and flexibility within music allows him to blur the lines in-between the confines of Hardcore, Electronic, Metal, and Hip-Hop. Martin is, also, a skilled tattooer at Brass City Tattoo located in Oakville, Connecticut promoting the traditional approach to the craft. Founded by Martin himself between 2020-22, No More Magic combines ominous melodies with downtempo beats to create a dizzying dream-like atmosphere. Paying homage to the golden era of Hip-Hop while forging ahead down its own dark road. For fans of Portishead, Massive Attack, and DJ Shadow. No More Magic's Introducing The

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