Downtown Boys Archives

Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops, Too

By Victoria Ruiz | June 1, 2020

Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops, Too

Revisiting Ruiz’s 2017 essay on how, if we’re to protest Donald Trump, we must also protest one of his biggest supporters: the police.

Introducing: “Follow”

Music

By Victoria Ruiz | November 9, 2017

Introducing: “Follow”

A new music video from and interview with Zenizen.

Downtown Boys Command Our Attention

Music

By Roberto Carlos Lange | September 6, 2017

Downtown Boys Command Our Attention

On Cost of Living, even the most aggressive sounds are nuanced.

The Success of 4:44

Music

By Victoria Ruiz | July 26, 2017

The Success of 4:44

"Jay-Z sees building generational wealth—which seems to mean more than money—as his legacy of black excellence."

Talkhouse Playlist: Dissent Punk With Algiers

Music

By Ryan Mahan | June 27, 2017

Talkhouse Playlist: Dissent Punk With Algiers

"While each epoch has its own repugnant political class, it also has its dissidents."

The Health of the Music Industry

Music

By Victoria Ruiz | June 21, 2017

The Health of the Music Industry

Discussions with artists about insurance, the Affordable Care Act, and the proposed Republican plan’s potential impact on their lives and work.

Connecting Those Diaspora Dots: An Interview With Swet Shop Boys’ Heems

Music

May 10, 2017

Connecting Those Diaspora Dots: An Interview With Swet Shop Boys’ Heems

"This is not about me being from New York or Riz being from the UK. This is about a global feeling, influence, and connection."

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Kendrick Lamar’s Necessary Power

Music

By Victoria Ruiz | April 20, 2017

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Kendrick Lamar’s Necessary Power

In the face of white supremacy, DAMN. demands respect.

Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops This Weekend, Too

Voices

By Victoria Ruiz | January 20, 2017

Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops This Weekend, Too

When you’re marching against Trump on Saturday, remember who helped him win the presidency.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Lisa Prank Goes Pop all over Your Friday

Music

May 20, 2016

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Lisa Prank Goes Pop all over Your Friday

Seattle's pop punk mastermind wonders about boys from the East Coast and gives us the perfect hopeful love song.