Road movies have a simple formula: a starting point, a far-off destination and everything that happens in between. Sav Deneiro borrows that structure for his latest release, “A ROAD II PARIS,” and it makes perfect sense coming from an artist who thinks like a filmmaker. Based in Atlanta and building his name around Marietta and[…]
Emerging Saint Louis hip-hop and trap artist Redd Bricks is making waves with the release of his latest music, Going On.
From reverb-drenched dub to experimental field recordings, we explore the most memorable DJ sets that defined the landscape in September 2026.
Tallahassee-based artist 1ripNick is making waves in the hip-hop scene with the release of their latest single, Understand it.
Thirty years after the release of his landmark album, DJ Shadow discusses the art of sampling and the enduring impact of his masterpiece.
Twenty-five years after its release, Aphex Twin’s polarizing album Drukqs remains a complex, misunderstood masterpiece of electronic music.
As the Paid In Full Foundation prepares to honor Kurtis Blow in Las Vegas, we reflect on the pioneering career of the rap legend who helped define the genre.
Serengeti returns with a poignant new EP, ‘boxer driver,’ exploring the intersection of financial ruin and personal identity through a two-man narrative.
Jeff Weiss explores the spiritual awakening and indomitable work ethic that defined John Coltrane’s journey to his masterpiece, A Love Supreme.
Reflecting on the 2Pac murder trial, the legacy of the Nevada nuclear tests, and the strange, conspiratorial afterlife of American culture.
Hailing from Harlem, Riviir emerges as a formidable new voice in Hip-Hop with his debut EP, Stay Down (Turn on You), blending traditional lyricism with profound social commentary.
Multi-instrumentalist ALIA discusses her unique musical journey, the influence of chance, and her evocative new album, Where the Echoes Bloom.
North Houston’s own Kenneth Millyun discusses his latest collaboration, ‘Call It Whatever,’ and the deep-rooted brotherhood behind the music.
Paul Thompson examines Drake’s latest trio of albums—Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour—through the lens of the artist’s evolving sexual politics.
A previously unpublished essay from Joan Didion’s archives offers a rare, intimate look at the Grateful Dead during the height of the Summer of Love.
Exploring the evolution of Memphis synth-punk pioneers Optic Sink, from their claustrophobic debut to their expansive, cinematic soundscapes.
Jeff Weiss reports from Coachella as a former child star navigates the surreal landscape of modern celebrity and digital surveillance.
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In 2011, I interviewed Oli “Power” Grant, the financial mastermind of the Wu-Tang Clan, who along with RZA and Divine, helped redefine the business of hip-hop. In the wake of his passing, we’re re-upping this interview about the origins of Wu Wear clothing, the history behind the song “Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance,” and the unfulfilled plans[…]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Russ joins Jeff Weiss,[…]
