Underground Fossils: New Music Roundup Jan.-Feb. 2023

Underground Fossils was an indie rap focused blog run by myself (Dimxsk) and by Trylemma, who passed August 3rd, 2024 from liver failure of unknown origin at the age of 34. We mostly posted week or twice weekly, the bulk of which were rare rips we made, found on old blogs, he acquired through his insanely broad connection to the scene, etc. We did all we could to make sure we didn't post stuff that (1) You could still reasonably buy from the artist directly, (2) You could reasonably buy secondhand for cheap, (3) You could download easily elsewhere, (4) The artist(s) asked us not to for any reason. Being involved in this blog was some of the most fun I ever had, even if at times it was time consuming, challenging or intimidating (having a readership). It was the product of one of the best friendships I've ever had. If I could say one last thing, it's to encourage all of you: if you have the time and desire, make your own UGF. Find a friend who loves this shit like you do and build it together. It will bring you incredible joy, enhance your connection to this amazing community, and change your life in unexpected and exciting ways. I know it did mine. Love you all!

Friday, February 24, 2023

New Music Roundup Jan.-Feb. 2023

Dimxsk is taking a week off, so I'm stepping in with a short little roundup of my personal favorite releases that have dropped thus far in 2023. If you haven't peeped any of these yet - get on it! In no particular order, here are 15 of my favorites:

1. Pen Thief Records - Winter Collection 2023

2. Chadio - Cousin of Lucy

3. D-Sisive - Knoblich Gardens Three: The Blue Boat

4. Awol One - Scribbleface

5. Ghostcred - Air Against Sky

6. Sach - The Return of Grand Daddy Sach

7. Specswizard - Love Raps Vol. 1

8. Floods (aka Barfly) - A Light In The Dark

9. Trace Blam - The Adventures Of Locash

10. Safari Al - The Heart Guides the Mind

11. Drainpuppet - Dysthymia

12. Nickels Hawkeye - The Superman Sessions