L.A. Times - Entertainment — Of all the Low End Theory regulars, Samiyam's DJ sets most consistently skew toward hardcore rap.Of all the Low End Theory regulars, Samiyam's DJ sets most consistently skew toward hardcore rap. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A look at the new album from Low End Theory producer, Samiyam more info

Totally Fuzzy — The second full-length record from the Los Angeles beatmaker, Sam Baker's Album is swamped with grated synths and filthy basslines. Stream it here in its entirety. "Sam Baker's Album", enigmatic beatmaker Samiyam's second full length co... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Though a majority of local beat heads hail from the city or suburbs ringing Los Angeles, almost every week brings a new transplant. Samiyam, whose stellar "Sam Baker's Album" arrives on Brainfeeder later this month, arrived years ago from Ann... more info

Songs:Illinois — No time for a full SXSW update but I did want to share these amateurish video’s I took of Sam Baker, Danny Schmidt, Storyhill, Matt The Electrician, and Slaid Cleaves from various showcases. Although the quality may be lacking the songwriting and ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — simon2307 said... Itchy Hearts - Use Me Itchy Hearts - Enrique http://beat-surrender.blogspot.com Mihai Vancea said... Twin Shadow - Forget (2010) Review - This is sexy retro music; it gives you a warm feeling inside. The energy Twin Shadow produces... more info

Perez Hilton — It's really going to be a happy new year come 2012 for all you Culture Club fans! In honor of the band's 30th anniversary, Boy George has confirmed that the whole gang Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, Jon Moss and Sam Baker will get back together, eight years a... more info

Guardian Music — Miranda Sawyer is joined in the studio this month by Sam Baker, the editor of Red Magazine and the author of The Stepmothers' Support Group, and Zoe Williams, Guardian columnist and the author of Bring it On, Baby.Stepmothers are the stuff of fairy t... more info

Songs:Illinois — We owe two people a debt of gratitude. The first is Music Fog for being so incredibly awesome at what they do. The second is for Sam Baker. The guy is a revelation each and every time I hear him. Here’s a video via Music Fog of Sam Baker. I [.... more info

Guardian Music — This secretive boy-girl duo have so far retained a sense of anonymity and mystique, but not for much longer – they are going to be a big deal over the next few monthsHometown: London.The lineup: Summer Camp (vocals, keyboards).The background: ... more info