Reg And Stone Talk Music!

This week. While everyone is lauding the UK's Arts Council COVID recovery funding, we are also giving a side eye to the fact that the private-equity-backed Boiler Room got almost $1 million dollars in funding. Did this come at the expense of BIPOC artists and creatives that need it the most? Also, new music by Benny the Butcher, Black Thought, Dinner Party, and Roy Ayers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we discuss the latest Pitchfork article discussing the pitfalls of being Black in the "indie" music industry. The article was an interesting, well written piece on the struggles in the industry, however, we ask....what is Conde Nast-owned Pitchfork doing to assist Black artists and correct it's years long marginalization of these artists? Also, your boy Logic calls out Def Jam for non-payment of artists. This is a long string of Industry Rule ### type of complaints, however it is spurring discussion around unionization of recording artists and their support staff. We discuss. Plus new music from Amani & King, and a revisit of SBTRKT's 2011 self-titled album. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That's it. That's the title. This week we investigate Tory Lanez, epic denial album Daystar. Sorry homie, but even after 17 tracks we're still #TeamStallion. Plus, your boy Takashi 69 tries to redeem himself. Also, new music from Griselda, Armani Caesar, SAULT, and Action Bronson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we have a special "Live from the Woods" edition of Reg and Stone. That's right, we are back in person (for a limited time) from a bunker somewhere in Upstate New York. This week we talk about the deaths of Riley Gale and our KING, Chadwick Boseman. Also, we discuss the Travis Scott x McDonald's misfire. Plus, new music from Nas, RedVeil, and Amine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We almost forgot that it's an election season. So of course, we gotta get political. And this week we have Cardi B flexing with a Joe Biden interview and your girl Taylor going after Trump. Also, we break down our top music of apocalypse (otherwise known as 2020) so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we talk about the collective pearl clutching (or maybe chain clutching) from the hip-hop community in response to Meghan and Cardi's "WAP" video. Plus, racism also joins the party as both artists were marginalized in popular media in favor of Kylie Jenner. Plus we review Beyonce's "Black Is King" and music from Makaya Mccraven and Vagabon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week....we examine the anti-Semitic tendencies of your boys Wiley and Nick Cannon. Plus, a bevy of new music from Demian Licht, Actress, Obongjayar, and Liv.e. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, more Kanye. After his erratic South Carolina "presidential" appearance, we ask......is he too far gone? Or can he get help? Also we talk about the Tory Lanez/Meghan Thee Stallion fiasco, and yet another label doing it's artist shady. Also, new music from Sahbabii and the new Makaya McCraven x Gil Scott-Heron project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sigh, even in a pandemic we can't stop talking about Kanye. Is his presidential bid real? Prob not. Will Black America embrace him again? Maybe if the music slaps. Also, we investigate the Pop Smoke album huff with your boy Virgil. Plus new music from said Pop Smoke and Khruangbin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we dive into the troubling allegations of mismanagement at Okayplayer and Complex. Is it time for a media industry reckoning? We think so. Plus Kanye and .....the Gap? Also, we dive into the fantastic, amazing, and impactful album (Untiled) Black Is by SAULT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As if 2020 can’t get any weirder we have one of the weirdest beefs in hip-hop, between Noname and J Cole. Also, Noname is taking names as she also legitimately went after Boots Riley as well. Plus new music from The Muslims and the Insecure soundtrack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One week after beatdowns and riots, we now see every company and their momma support Black Lives Matter. Is this the change that we deserve? But seriously, what's the catch. This week we talk about the music industry, where labels have promised money and charity, but not yet promised ownership of masters. Also, we review new music from Freddie Gibbs and Run The Jewels. DONATE:Black Lives Matter - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019George Floyd Memorial Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydCommunity Bail Funds - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's tough out there y'all, so it was a bit hard to do this podcast with our usual banter. But we felt like we needed to provide an escape during this time. So this week, we talk about what the music industry is doing (or not doing) in light of police violence and systemic oppression towards Black Americans. First up, a rundown of celebrity reactions, from Killer Mike to surprisingly.....Taylor Swift. Also, we test the music industry's wack response to the crisis.And if you're reading this far, please donate for the cause:Black Lives Matter - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019George Floyd Memorial Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydCommunity Bail Funds - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week.....everything sucks. Instagram Live is being re-invented off the backs of DJs and creators of color, but now the industry is taking down live streams. WTF? Also, we speak about Lana Del Rey's privilege, and all of the drama surrounding your girl DojaCat. Also, new music from Moses Sumney. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, more pandemic era sadness in the form of layoffs at Vice and Pitchfork. However, we will celebrate the fact that four Black women sat on top of the Billboard charts (if only for 1 week). Plus, new music from your boy Future, and TDE-affiliate rapper REASON. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss the tragic deaths of well, damn near everybody in the music industry--Andre Harrel, Betty Wright, Little Richard, Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk, and UK rapper Ty. Also, we talk about Erykah vs Jill, and review new music from Zeroh and Hit Boy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we review the social distant masked Drake's new project Dark Lane Demo Tapes. Is it's the mixtape we need? Or the mixtape we didn't want? Also, a tribute to Tony Allen (RIP) and new music from Ka, Moodyman, Joy Croakes, Arlo Parks, and Kay Young. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week....Kanye West is a billionaire, but do we really even care? Plus, is Travis Scott's Fortnite concerts the future of music? Or is the Riley vs Babyface model? Also, new music from Fiona Apple, Tom Misch/Yusef Dayes, Tanya Morgan, and Westside Gunn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we go down to DC (virtually) to chat with entrepreneur, band leader, and radio personality Earl Wyatt (aka Spikefish) about The Stokes' latest album The New Abnormal, and reminisce on the bands 20 year career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we discuss ASCAP not having enough in their bank account to pay musicians. How could y'all mess this up so bad? Also, the speak on the RZA vs PRIMO beat battle, RNR, and new music from Yves Tumor and Thundercat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.