Few figures in hip-hop are as revered as J Dilla. Even after his untimely death in 2006 at the ripe young age of 32, the late producer/rapper/DJ remains one of hip-hop’s beloved icons. The Shining, Dilla’s last album, was nearly completed at the time of his death, and marked the beginning of a growing list [...]

Jimi Goodwin celebrated his birthday in style on Friday night (5/29/09) when Doves came to the Vic Theater in Chicago and were surprised by a crowd of fanatics so excited to listen to them that it visibly shook them. Here is a trio meaningful not just for their output, but for their character: not showy [...]