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Inspired Intertextuality :: Kal.Kal And Alcoda Combine For ‘The Authoritative Kal.Kal. And Alcoda’

Posted on April 11, 2018 | Leave a comment

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There’s something special about inspiration and homage in the creative world that can inform an artist in ways that result in beautiful creations.  I’m not sure what has caused the recent spike in style influenced by the old comic strips of Calvin & Hobbes (honestly, my love for the strip has never waned), but the results have been some of the most wonderfully forward thinking yet nostalgia-inducing projects of late.  One of the latest is the mesmerizing The Authoritative Kal.Kal and Alcoda, a collection of downtempo gems from producers Kal.Kal and Alcoda (with a lovely album cover by De’Angelo Galvan).  Grab your favorite Calvin & Hobbes anthology, your headphones, and dive headfirst into this one.

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Verbal Revival :: Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice Calls In Bernichus For ‘Old Time Religion’

Posted on April 10, 2018 | Leave a comment

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I’ve been hard at work on A Memoir Called Noir for a long time.  I’ve probably been working on Old Time Religion for a good 16 months or so.  I knew from the moment this song started to take shape, however, that I wanted Bernichus on the track.  His vocal timbre, wit and delivery, in my opinion, were a perfect match for closing out the track.  Recently, Bernichus laced me with his recorded verse (shout out to Chris Boasso for the engineering assist) and I liked it so much that I decided to leak the track prior to the upcoming release of the full length album (stay tuned for details on that).  If you dig the track, give it a like, share or comment, and hopefully this album lives up to expectations… I’m very happy with it, and ready to share it.

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Hot Seat :: Taszlin Muerte Of BLXPLTN Sits Down With Mabel Of Music Felon

Posted on April 9, 2018 | Leave a comment

Music Felon is not only out there constantly showing love to local artists, they are giving young journalists opportunities to gain valuable experience and confidence by doing what they love.  Mabel and her interview series is the perfect example of both things… you can see her getting more comfortable with each interview, and her unique perspective and presentation allows the interview subjects to let down their guard.  One of her recent interviews was with the homeboy Tasz from BLXPLTN.  Check it out, give it a like, share and comment, and keep supporting local creatives!

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Real Talk :: The Negro Problem Podcast Comes To An End… For Now

Posted on April 6, 2018 | Leave a comment

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All good things must come to an end.  Taji, Ryan and Cody, the team behind The Negro Problem podcast, recently had to face this fact as they gathered for what seems like the last time for the unforeseeable future.  No spoilers here though… in order to find out why they’ve come to the end of the road, and to find out what the future holds for each member of the team, you’ll have to tune in for yourself.

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Heavy Hearts :: Conwaythewhale Stops By KTSW 89.9 Studio C Sessions

Posted on April 5, 2018 | Leave a comment

Evolution is a natural part of dedicated creation.  Take Conwaythewhale, for example.  Upon their inception, the band was just a duo, albeit a powerful one.  Due to life circumstances and other creative obligations, what started as a raw musical confessional turned into a full-fledged power packed sonic testimonial, backed by a traditional full band.  What has not changed, however, is the cutting honesty and pure emotion of singer/songwriter Justin Conway.  The band stopped by KTSW 89.9‘s acclaimed Studio C Sessions recently, and their performance of John Locke was extremely touching, especially for those of us that have spent any time over the last 5 years or so in the San Marcos area.  Check it out, share it around, and be sure to give it a like and/or leave a comment.  Support college radio and local artists!

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Viral Vibes :: Shelly Knicks Drops ‘Internet Rapper’ Video

Posted on April 4, 2018 | Leave a comment

Texas-based hip-hop artist Shelly Knicks packs a powerful punch in just under 2 minutes with his latest single, Internet Rapper.  The song is a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek look at how the internet can skew perspectives and inflate egos in subtle but powerful ways.  The video has a slightly off-kilter vibe to it with the color grading used, the computer style text and word bubbles, and even the meme-like behavior conveyed by Knicks and crew.  The video is a dope one for sure, so give it that like, share and comment treatment it deserves.

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Gaining Momentum :: Old Man Skateboards (OMS) Drops ‘SINCE BIRTH’ Skate Part

Posted on April 3, 2018 | Leave a comment

Old Man Skateboards (OMS) creator Jansen Newcum has been using his passion for improving his skating skill as inspiration to better himself in other areas.  One of the areas that has been instantly noticeable is his skill as a filmer and an editor.  From innovating a one person, two board technique to becoming a legitimate filmer of other skaters, everything has been trending upwards.  Girl Skateboards recently announced a short film contest, and Jansen jumped at the opportunity.  With a little help from friends Miguel Marrufo and Chris Jones (plus a beat assist from himself), the old man at Old Man Skateboards created something to be truly proud of.  Like, share, leave a comment, and keep your eyes open for more dope content.

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Rough Housing :: Poolboi Blu Drops The Long Anticipated ‘Horseplay’ EP

Posted on April 2, 2018 | Leave a comment

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poolboi blu knows how important it is to keep pumping out new material, and for that new material to push your sound forward.  Without growth, there’s no reason to keep up with the artists that we love and support.  horseplay finds poolboi blu getting extremely comfortable with his sample usage over rhythms that are both upbeat and airy.  Many of the samples are familiar and bring a smile to my face, but the way that they are mixed in gives them a haunting feel.  horseplay is a good course adjustment after the extremely solid chocolat, and it is a good indicator of more positive output in the future.

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Creative Vision :: Deleigh Hermes In Focus At #GirlCrew Collective’s ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

Posted on March 30, 2018 | Leave a comment

As long as I’ve known Deleigh Hermes, I’ve known her to have a camera in hand and a smile on her face.  She has a natural curiosity about and attraction to the world around her, and many years with a camera has allowed her to cultivate the skills to capture what she sees and present it in her stunning photography.  #girlcrew collective recently sat down to talk with her about her work and her approach, and it may inspire you to chase your dreams when you take a look.

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Beautiful Music :: Those Nights Release ‘Fine Line’

Posted on March 29, 2018 | Leave a comment

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Some bands defy convention and the ability to be labelled, and the San Marcos-based band Those Nights is a shining example of this.  The band wavers between folk, soul, R&B, pop, rock, jazz and even hip-hop influences, and their songs always have a sense of urgency and purpose to them.  Their latest offering, Fine Line, is another strong collection of songs, and one that could potentially thrust the group into a higher level of recognition.  Definitely grab this one off of their website or stream it via your favorite service, as this is good music transcendent of any local tag you can hang on it.

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