Indeed we love The Kills, but we love them ever more considering that they just did a cover version of Saul Williams' 'List of Demands (Reparations)'. It should be noted that we love Saul just as much as The Kills so in this case, it's a win/win situation. The Kills have also shared the video for the song. Directed by Ben Strebel, the set-up resembles an interrogation of sorts with Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince facing one another in handcuffs. There are also chained inmates dancing with hooding over their heads, which typically reflects torture. The song is taken from a 7' release by The Kills which includes a cover of Peter Tosh's 'Steppin’ Razor'. Have a look.
Poet, author, actor and producer Saul Williams released what we would consider one of the best albums of 2016 so far, 'MartyLoserKing'. Meshing together post punk, electronica, African rhythms, Hip-Hop and more, the album is the precursor to his forthcoming graphic novel with the same title.
After releasing videos for tracks like 'Burundi', 'Horn Of The Clock-Bike', 'The Noise Came From Here' and 'Down For Some Ignorace', Williams now delivers a lyric video to one of the highlight cuts on the record, 'Think Like They Book Say'. The song in particular paints the narrative of the meeting of the two main characters in the novel.
Saul Williams' latest LP 'MartyrLoserKing' is one of the most important and ground-breaking albums so far to get released in 2016. The album which depicts the story of a hacker from Burundi, will get released as a graphic novel and a film. After previously sharing the video for 'The Noise Came From Here', Williams now releases the dark visuals for his track 'Down For Some Ignorance'. Directed by Rafe Scobey-Thal, scenes of Saul holding what looks like a wrapped baby are intertwined with various clips of military and political activity displayed on an old television set. 'MartyrLoserKing' is out now via Fader Label. Have a look.
Even though it's early in the year far author, poet and actor Saul Williams has our vote for one of the best albums of 2016. Depicting a fictional tale of a minor from Burundi who turns to hacking, 'Martyr Loser King' is a sonic roller coaster ride of experimental electronica, African rhythms and Hip-Hop, churned with a punk twist.
For his latest video 'The Noise Came From Here', Williams travels to Ferguson, the city where Michael Brown was killed by the police. Joined by poet Marcellus Buckley and Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, the men stroll in circular motions of ritual before entering a local nail salon. Towards the end of the video Buckley recites the poem 'The People Vs. The Police'. 'The Noise Came From Here' is directed by Anisia Uzeyman.
While everyone is busy putting together a 'Best of 2015' list, we're excited about the albums that are forthcoming in 2016. One LP that we have been eagerly waiting on is 'MartyrLoserKing' by artist, poet and author Saul Williams. New York-based Williams recently shared a new song taken from the album entitled 'The Noise Came From Here'. Sampling the singing of an African tribe, heavy synths and thundering drums push from beneath creating a sense of urgency. Like the work of Williams' past, 'The Noise Came From Here' challenges any normality pertaining to the current music, keeping a strategic focus on something with a little more impact. 'MartyrLoserKing' is out January 29, 2016 via the Fader label. Check it out.
In his latest work 'MartyrLoserKing', poet, actor and writer Saul Williams explores the themes of hackers and technology, something in which the Brooklyn-based artist has been experimenting with for a couple of years now. Having previously shared the track 'Burundi' featuring Emily Kokal of Warpaint, Williams now shares the video, directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza.
Saul Williams teams up with Emily Kokal of Warpaint for the hard-hitting track ‘Burundi’. The …
Saul Williams perform "DNA/Coded Language" in the streets of Toronto, Canada.
Saul Williams live at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Feb. 17, 2012, NYC
