VICE MUSIC

Thatcher's War on Acid House

There was a time when plugging in a record player in an abandoned building brought a police response more appropriate to the assembly of a nuclear device. Whatever rattled the establishment about rave culture, in their own warped way they had a point. It was dangerous. Full story

The Creators Project

Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Todd Edwards

In a new series, with direction from Ed Lachman, we take a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. In episode two we speak with innovative American producer and godfather of UK garage, Todd Edwards. Full story

Alex Cameron's Secret Material

I was supposed to see Seekae last year but then I said something dumb to my girlfriend and pissed her off, and like band member Alex Cameron puts it, “That can feel like the world is ending.” And that’s how I feel when I listen to their stuff anyway, so it was kind of a win-win… Full story

Mexicalia

The Cumbiaton Super Stars of Mexico City

A group of Mexico City DJs known as "Under Style" has come together to create a new sound based on reggaeton and cumbia that they call Cumbiaton. Ignored by the affluent crowd, and often criticized for the fashion and dance styles of their fans, the Cumbiaton DJs are super stars Full story

Sad on Purpose

Composing Music for a Video Game About Depression Doesn't Sound Like Much Fun

'Depression Quest' is a a text-based role-playing game that, according to its website, is “not meant to be a fun or lighthearted experience.” Its objective is to simulate the misery of clinical depression, which probably qualifies it as the most masochistic video game of all time… Full story

Here's a Stream of 'Mosquito,' the New Album by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

You'd probably rather start listening to the album than read boring old words, so we'll keep this brief: stream Yeah Yeah Yeahs' latest masterpiece 'Mosquito' below with track-by-track commentary from Karen, Nick, and Brian. Full story

The Creators Project

Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Giorgio Moroder

In this new series, The Creators Project is taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. In episode one we speak with legendary Italian producer Giorgio Moroder. Full story

VICE Premiere: "Pimp On" by Rich Boy featuring Doe B, Playboi Lo, and Smash

In 2007, the Mobile, Alabama, MC Rich Boy was inescapable with his hit single "Throw Some D's." Six years later, he's back with the more mack-laden track "Pimp On" from his upcoming sophomore effort 'Break the Pot.' And we are super happy to share it with you losers. Full story

Standish/Carlyon - "Nono/Yoyo"

Today we bring you a new video by futurist dub/pop heartthrobs Standish/Carlyon. Full story

The Dudes Behind Burger Records Feel Like Suge Knight Right Now

Burger Records was started by Sean Bohrman and Lee Rickard in Fullerton, California, five years ago. It has since become the musical juggernaut that hosts Burgerama, the two-day festival with groups like Ariel Pink and Black Lips. We sent Mike Abu down to SoCal to chat with Lee a… Full story

Reviews

I just finished listening to this for two straight days, and I love it, which brings to mind that age-old saying, “If you don’t have anything shitty to shit on, don’t shitty shit on any shit at all.” Full story

Unearthing America's Treasure Trove of Obscure Private Press Vinyl

Years ago, before computers and the internet, recording and disseminating your music was much less democratic. Yet, many unknown and obscure musicians did just that, going DIY and privately pressing their work themselves. We looked at a new book 'Enjoy The Experience,' which exam… Full story

We Got Rachet in the Boiler Room with Baauer, Death Grips, and Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban and Boiler Room teamed up at this year's SXSW to bring live-streaming basement DJ sets to the big stage in one of this year's most anticipated showcases. Full story

Vampire Weekend Burned a Car in Their Music Video, Who Cares

Let us approach the issue of Vampire Weekend setting two vintage Saab 900 convertibles on fire in their new video for their track "Diane Young" with all of the tact and subtlety that such a pressing issue deserves. Which is to say, zero. Full story