Free Download from Aocoa

This is a free download of Phil’s reintroduction to the music world. After taking 13 years off, he’s getting back into the swing of things. Don’t worry guys, he’s still here to be your guide to men’s fashion. READ MORE

Phil’s Workout Playlist

Since Haberdash is partnering up with Equinox, it’s only fitting that we provide you with a mix to keep you motivated during your workout at the gym. This is actually my workout mix that I’ve been using for the past couple years, and it hasn’t failed me yet. With a run time falling just under 55 minutes, you get a mix of electronica, breakbeats, drum n’ bass and hip hop that will keep you going until the last song – which is perfect for the cool down. Enjoy and stay healthy. READ MORE

New Music from Animal Collective, Baio, & Sam Sparro

No, this is not a new release from Scott Baio (and shame on you for even thinking so!). Sunburn is the first solo venture for Chris Baio, bassist of Vampire Weekend, and offers a much different flavor then what you might typically hear from the aforementioned band. In just three tracks, Baio offers a robust sound that draws a lot from his experience with Vampire Weekend’s use of West-African rhythm and instrumentation, leaving the listener with just one responsibility…  READ MORE

Phil’s Spring Music Picks

If you have not heard of this band, fear not. Not only will come to know who they are, you’re probably already familiar with the band’s members. Rocket Juice & The Moon is yet another project headed by everyone’s most diverse frontman, Blur’s Damon Albarn, joined by former Fela Kuti drummer for Tony Allen, and the bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It’s a 62-minute journey into a West African psychedelic-funk adventure. Most of the album is primarily instrumental, but there are a few tracks that have vocals from the likes of Erykah Badu, M.anifest, M3nsa, Fatoumata Diawara, and, of course, Damon Albarn himself.

Phil’s Final Music Picks of 2011

If you are unfamiliar with Adrian Younge, you may want to get yourself acquainted with his works. In ‘98 he was coming into his own as a prominent hip-hop producer, but the desire to take his art further and explore his influences of Italian soundtracks meant teaching himself various instruments. The result was a a limited pressing of his Venice Dawn project, a plunge into depths of sound textures and atmospheres of the Italian soundtrack genre with a soulful/almost psychedelic twist. READ MORE

Phil’s Throwback Music Picks for November

Seeing as how during the holidays there is a string of subpar releases in the music industry, I think it’s only fitting to do some throwback posting of some of my favorite tunes. READ MORE

The Evolution of RJD2 & The Perfect 3AM Album

Icebird | The Abandoned Lullaby

Since the release of his last album, The Colossus, it would seem that RJD2 has been slowly making the transition from beat maker to musician—an extremely tricky evolution. The hip hop community hates losing their new school pioneers to the limelight of mainstream. So, what to do? Take on a new moniker and explore possibilities—which is just what RJD2 has done with the help of Philadelphia singer Aaron Livingston (who also appeared on The Colossus). He has taken his signature sound of
drum-chopped, sample-flipped beats and grown them into full-on
songs under the name of Icebird.

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Phil’s Fall Music Prescription

With the fall season approaching, the one thought that universally comes to mind is “What am I going to wear?” Very rarely does anyone think, “What am I going to listen to?” But, just as purchasing a few new shirts and sweaters can change the way you feel about yourself – so can a few new tunes for the upcoming season. Here are a couple worth checking out for the month of September… READ MORE