Saw them last night and this morning saw this description of the genre which I was having trouble describing...
Hipster-Hop : An extension of the “skurban” (skater meets urban) fashion movement, one of the latest trends in music is a new breed of hip-hop that targets hipsters rather than the traditional “urban” audience. Artists such as Kid Sister, Cool Kids, and Santogold mix hip-hop sounds with hipster-approved retro influences and clubby electronica and are winning over ethnically diverse audiences of influencers by playing venues such as Brooklyn's Studio B and happenings sponsored by tastemaker events website Flavorpill.These artists tend to share a “geek chic” sensibility that fans can relate to rather than the flashier images of radio hip-hop artists.
Posted by Pedraum at June 4, 2008 09:30 AM | TrackBack |