AUDIO: Rum Revere – “Ahem”
A bout of Covid doesn’t sideline Rum Revere from creating.
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AUDIO: Rum & Tylenol – “Kippered”
Experimental electronic wizards Rum Revere and Bobby Tylenol teamed up once again for an album of cuts created from samples of performance art/comedy duo The Kipper Kids. There’s ten tracks here that sound collage vocal noises – especially raspberries – against shuffling hip hop production. It’s whimsical and humorous yet exceptionally crafty. Rum Revere and Bobby Tylenol get a free
Read moreAUDIO: Driving School & Rum Revere – “Success”
Electronic projects Driving School and Rum Revere teamed up for a new track. With the trademark galloping hip hop production Revere is known for, Driving School handles the vocals here with lyrics about this silly concept of “success” that we chase after our whole lives. You can say something as simple as “think positive!” and people will start flocking to
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “Simpatico Indeedy”
Experimental electronic artist Rum Revere released a new record this week. Themed around game show dating submissions, this album has fun with big ol’ dinosaur brains, a journey through paradise, and a custom sweatshirt designer among other silly things. Brock Gourlie has always been one to emphasize entertainment as much as meticulousness, turning fragmented humor into ambitious hip hop beat
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “Marbles/The Horror”
Experimental electronic artist Rum Revere is out with a two-piece to preface his upcoming album. “Marbles” is a spicy dance tune with big beat sensibilities while “The Horror” is a bit more minimalist but with plenty of whimsical sounds. Rum Revere loves to sample random snippets from dialogue in a way that not only thematically fits the songs but adds
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “Tis Twas Twis”
Electronic sampler project Rum Revere has a new album out. It’s fun and eccentric while cleverly crafty; Brock Gourlie is up to his usual antics placing humorously-timed samples onto instrumental hip hop beats. Featured in this pack includes a spin on “Poison” by Bell Biv DeVoe, farting, cartoonish imagery, and getting taken into an alley. If you want a few
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “Town Hall”
Electronic sampler artist Rum Revere is already out with his second album of the year. Brock Gourlie created this body of work around phrases and conversations had from various town hall meetings. From talking about hookah lounges to flamingos to Batman to an ex-husband being the killer, it’ll amaze you what subjects get tossed around in the town hall. Rum
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “World’s Fair”
Electronic sampler artist Rum Revere has yet another compilation of tracks out. Brock Gourlie continues his smorgasbord of eccentric cuts that will alternately make you chuckle but get you grooving. He focuses a bit more on atmosphere and sonic space here, with some tracks taking a minimalist approach, and others feel like he’s playing in the middle of a huge
Read moreAUDIO: Rum & Tylenol – “S/T”
Electronic sampling artists Rum Revere and Bobby Tylenol teamed up for a new record. The sonic wizards bring a fun collage of humorous samples, tasty drum and bass, crafty hip hop beats, and a unique approach to collaboration. There’s steak sauce, cups of tea in the morning, and wheelchairs made from scratch involved. Hopefully this won’t be the last from
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “What’s This?”
Rum Revere is a prolific experimental artist who works extensively with samples and sequencing. His latest tape is a collection of hip hop-friendly beats, metallic textures, and flavorful bass blasts. The record climaxes with samples of our clown of a president in the track “Donny’s Soup Mix.” Anyone looking for cartoonish yet crafty music that you’ll dance while also laughing
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