Travis Stewart’s hip-hop inspired work is done under the alias of Machine Drum, on the Merck record label. His album “Now You Know” received critical acclaim from outlets such as Pitchfork Media in 2001; an excerpt of their review is provided below. “This album is 70 minutes of street-smart, book-smart, beat-smart genius that melds caffeinated 8-bit dancefloor rhythms with sordid ghetto melodies and a shadowy sense of urban nostalgia.” Fans and critics alike are quick to note stylistic