March 13th, 2026

Out Now! Fortunato’s The Coalition – The Remixes!

The previously exclusive to cassette remix album of Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s The Coalition is now widely released to digital…

In 2024, Fortunato and The Dirty Sample released their collaboration album, The Coalition, which was remixed by a hand-picked selection of producers as a bonus for the b-side of the cassette release. After two years exclusive to that format, the remix album is now available to the public as a digital release. The first single, “Will To Survive”, features the return of Gordski, the production half of The Goods, who replaces original guest Ol’ Gorilla Bones for a posse cut with Chadio, Noah23, Wordburglar and Ultra Magnus. The album also features remixes from Pasquale, Rove, Noblonski, Sean One, and others, as well as the original demo version of closing track “Get It” produced by Fredro Starr of Onyx. The Coalition – The Remixes is a worthy reimagining of the dusty original album produced by The Dirty Sample.  

Written and performed by Fortunato and guests
Remixed by various producer

March 11th, 2026

The Tape Player reviews Cold Camp’s Winter Dreamz

“One of the most unique rappers I have ever heard is on Cold Camp.” – The Tape Player

A quick review of Cold Camp’s Winter Dreamz…

March 9th, 2026

Folded Waffle review of “Dandy Lions”

“This collaboration brings together Noblonski’s penchant for peaceful, piano-heavy production with the introspective lyrical leanings of his collaborators, resulting in a track that prioritizes raw honesty over polished pretense.” – Folded Waffle

We got a review for Noblonski & Nolto’s “Dandy Lions” featuring The Gumshoe Strut…

March 8th, 2026

Listening Party for The Dirty Sample’s Joshua’s Dreamixes

For the March edition of our listening party retrospective through the Hand’Solo discography in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, we’re going to listen to what I consider to be one of the most under-rated releases on the label, The Dirty Sample’s remix album, Joshua’s Dreamixes. We hope you will join us as we check out these awesome remixes together and discuss this album, rap music, and the other joys of life in the chat. RSVP here.

March 7th, 2026

Mickey O’Brien live in Dublin, Ireland for St Patrick’s Day!

If you’re a Hand’Solo fan in Dublin, Ireland, go check out Mickey O’Brien on St Patrick’s Day at Four Provinces Brew Pub. Buy tickets here.

March 6th, 2026

The Hand’Solo Records Story by Mu6ix Cafe

It was cool to find out about this article…

March 5th, 2026

Cold Camp interview with Indie Music Discovery

Indie Music Discovery recently did an online interview with Cold Camp. Here are the results:

March 5th, 2026

Epic’s Heater In My Truck II on Best of February list

Indie Rock Magazine‘s Seb Lapin has posted on social media his Best of February 2026, and Epic’s Heater In My Truck II, released at the end of the month, lands at #31.

March 4th, 2026

Folded Waffle reviews “Will To Survive (Gordski Remix)”

“Gordski’s production moves with a low-end weight that feels like the heavy air of a basement studio. Each MC steps to the mic with a different perspective on the grind, yet they are unified by the shared reality of the underground.” – Folded Waffle

Another great review for Fortunato’s posse cut remix!

March 3rd, 2026

Noblonski & Nolto – “Dandy Lions” ft. The Gumshoe Strut

The second single from Noblonski & Nolto from their upcoming album, Amazing Saturday, a co-release with OTHAR and Saskatoon Rap Rap Music, is out now!

What makes the lions dandy is their devotion to dress and appearance. But, “Dandy Lions” abandons pretence and presentation. It answers the door in a bathrobe. In the evening. “Dandy Lions” is a pleading justification for letting things go, for procrastination, and for experimenting with different ways of living. Noblonski’s beat provides a peaceful and relaxing scene, in which Nolto promises he’ll simply continue to monitor the results of his dereliction, and The Gumshoe Strut struggles to balance and prioritize his time and attention. The result is a call to inaction: give up the things that don’t matter, and see what happens. Go gather more data.

The Dirty Sample’s remix abandons the peacefulness of the original and replaces it with a “sick day” spent in a dark basement playing video games, giving a new perspective to what data may be gathered.

Written and performed by Nolto and The Gumshoe Strut
Produced by Noblonski

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