One of the inevitable truths of this life is that we must get older. Usually, it happens quietly and gradually — you wake up one morning, wondering “how did I get here?” Sometimes, it happens ...

Ramble John is very much the modern incarnation of a one-man band. Best known by his performance name, RJD2, RJ has mastered the art of a perfect snare hit, blaring horn hook and soulful vocal all ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The Colossus opens big. With bombastic trumpet bursts anchored by a pulsating hip-hop beat and ...

Trying to put your finger on exactly what Philly-based RJD2 is doing on his latest disc, "The Colossus," is darn near impossible. And that's what makes it so engaging. See him do it live this week in ...

In a certain way, RJD2’s latest, The Colossus, is the album the artist has been building toward over his entire career. On it, like on a sitcom “clip show,” the versatile DJ samples music and ...

Colossus marks a departure from the comparatively traditional pop-rock sound of RJD2's 2007 album The Third Hand. His pop influences surface on tracks such as "The Glow," but his textures are driven ...

No score yet, be the first to add. No score yet, be the first to add. 0.0 But more important to anyone put off by his unique foray into singer-songwriter territory, he rediscovers, or at least ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. RJD2 I Photo by Dan McMahon The ...

It may be too early to call it, but this spring already looks to be an impressive one for live music in the Valley. I know, I know — it’s not even 2010, but can’t we just look ahead to March and April ...

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