Another week, another Mercury music section to read while Live Nation backs up the Brinks truck to Jay-Z’s crib.

Speaking of emcees and cribs, Astronautalis was so committed to his craft that he moved into his folks’ crib so he could tour all year long. As far as devotion to your art goes, nothing tops that. Then again, if you want to date Beyonce, maybe getting your own place is a good idea.
MP3:
Astronautalis - (Everybody’s Favorite) Skeleton

Autechre was redefining electronic music on the computer back when you were still playing Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?. You hear that, gumshoe?
MP3:
Autechre - Plyphon

For the last time, Carla Bozulich is not a witch!
MP3:
Evangelista - Smooth Jazz

Trust Santotzin on this one, you’d much rather be a rapper than a raper.
MP3:
Santotzin - Its All Good