Author Archives: ChiefDoomsday

Another One :: Notes Floats Releases ‘Lightning Butter’ On Your Eardrums

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You already know what it is when it comes to the mad genius Notes Floats.  If there were a contest for hardest working man in Austin hip-hop, Notes Floats would hands down be a finalist.  His latest project, LIGHTNING BUTTER, is another sure shot in a catalog full of standout work.  Dude has the touch on the beats and the lyrics, and his covers are either extremely compelling or hilarious.  Cop this one, and keep your eyes and ears open, because word on the street is that he’s already in the studio working on a full length.

-chief

Beat Machine :: Ben Buck’s ‘Boom Bap (Summer Beat Tape)’

Some people live and breathe hip hop… it exists in every fiber of their being.  MC, producer and beatbox artist Ben Buck is one of that gigantic faithful, and he proves it on pretty much a daily basis.  His latest evidence is his recently released Ben Buck Boom Bap (Summer Beat Tape), his latest collection of tracks that have yet to be blessed.  Dude’s production is consistently dope, and this collection is no different.  Dig it and dig it good.

-chief

Diverse Vibes :: 7evenThirty Introduces Listeners To ‘Jentleman Jack’

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Dallas has a large number of MCs and producers who are not afraid to embrace their individuality wholeheartedly.  My latest discovery (and I appear to be late to the party) is MC/producer 7evenThiry of Vintage Noize Records.  I stumbled across his latest release, 7evenThirty is: Jentleman Jack, and the cover alone immediately got my attention… one of those ‘I have to listen to this at least once’-type covers for sure.  The music does not disappoint at all… the music has a newer vibe to it, but the lyrics are full of references, many downright nerdy in the best ways possible.  I’m pretty sure I will be revisiting this album over time, and I will definitely be keeping my ears and eyes open for music videos and more releases.  It’s a name your price release, so why wouldn’t you cop it?  Share it too, and support your local scene.

-chief

Origin Stories :: Crew54 & CientifiQ Drop Visuals For ‘DAE1NZ’

As a crew, Crew54 is a dangerous outfit, equally efficient at both dope bars and dope video content.  Their latest offering is for the latest single (and straight banger) DAE1NZ, and the video is that raw style that we’ve been missing lately… dope locations, dope editing, dope performance footage, and a clean presentation.  This one is racking up likes quick, but it’s not too late to add your like to it… maybe a share or a comment, even a subscribe, because the heat is gonna keep coming from these guys.

-chief

Star Child :: AMEA Drops Amazing Video For ‘Space(ships)’

San Antonio-based artist AMEA clearly has a vision, and her execution over the last couple of months has been breathtaking and inspiring.  Space(ships) is an animated journey into the mind of AMEA, and a fitting followup to the deeply personal VayCay.  Her aesthetic is strong, yet inviting… I am looking forward to whatever she releases in the future, be it visually or musically, and I’m sure I’m not alone in that sentiment.

-chief

Culture Foundations :: New ‘Escapism Plan’ Promo Hits The Internet

The city of San MarcosTexas has been through many changes over the past decade or so.  There has been nearly enough turnaround in regards to the population of the town that past events such as Electric Mayhem that defined the scene are forgotten, if not completely unknown.  Therefore, when a venue steps up to take a chance at locking down an event that will help define the direction of the scene and the culture, it’s on the people to take notice and support.  Tantra CoffeehouseChief and TheDoomsdayDevice and Bad Ingredients have teamed up to provide their respective talents and help create Escapism Plan… Tantra provides the atmosphere (as well as the infamous Happy Minutes specials that bookend the event and the newly instituted discount on all Hops and Grains beers during the night), Chief Doomsday spins a vast array of hip-hop, and Bad Ingredients sets up their infamous pop-up record shop with their ever-rotating inventory.  Friday nights, no cover, and all ages… what’s not to love?

-chief

Nurture Sounds :: Acclimated Assassin’s ‘Together’ Beat Tape Soothes The Soul

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Discovery is the fuel that keeps my blogger fire going.  Even though I have scores of talented friends, their are times where there are lulls in the output, and I am forced to go outside of my circle for content.  More often than not, this is where I find hidden (to me) gems, and Acclimated Assassin‘s Together is no exception to that trend.  Nearly 20 beats deep, and no filler here.  Acclimated Assassin states that this tape is for transitioning from spring/summer to fall/winter while keeping the good vibes going, and I’d say that he nailed that goal.  I will certainly be on the lookout for more from this cat.

-chief

Experimental Pop :: More Eaze Brings New Sounds To Light With ‘Chain Emailz’

From the digital desk of Self Sabotage Records:

‘Prolific performer, composer & producer More Eaze (aka Marcus Maurice aka Marcus Rubio), via Self Sabotage Records, presents his latest collection, bodiezNc0de, a combination of pop-oriented songwriting, process/generative compositional techniques and careful production.  Simultaneously guarded & open, More Eaze’s personal lyrics address subjects as varied as the abstraction of the body, the resilience of forms and even the political disagreements between parents & their children.  The music mirrors the subject matter, its emotive melodies complemented with warm strings, rhythms both languid & insistent, juxtaposed with & sometimes broken up by a variety of electronic jabs & waves.’

-chief

Civilized Leisure :: Delano Taylor Releases New Single, ‘Late Bloomer’

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Another one… my man Delano Taylor is a machine when it comes to the dope tracks.  I’m 95% sure that he’s trashed or forgotten about more bangers than the majority of us have made in our entire production lifespan.  One of my favorite aspects of his production is the variety… for every upbeat, hyper track, you get a mellow, contemplative, calculated one.  It all helps keep his sound extremely balanced and diverse.  Late Bloomer may contain a handful of familiar elements, but the juxtaposition of these elements and the way that they dance around one another (on a track that is minimal enough to give them the space to do so) is on point.  I am definitely looking forward to the new wave of releases that Delano Taylor has in store for us.

-chief

Inner Visions :: Ryan Darbonne And Company Embark Upon ‘I AM TX’

Local musician and actor Ryan Darbonne, in light of experiences growing up in Austin and experiences within the Austin culture as a young adult, felt inspired to capture that experience into something he could share.  After sharing his script with OVRLD creator Morgan Day, the two felt that the idea needed to become a reality.  After enlisting the help of cinematographer Mariana Gonzalez, the gears began to turn for I AM TX.  Ryan reached out to Audrey Campbell of Pleasure VenomJonathan Horstmann of BLXPTN and Greg Williams, better known as Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice, and boom, a cast was born.

I AM TX is now in the crowdfunding stage, and the Indiegogo Campaign is up and running.  If you would like to help turn this vision into a reality, there are many things you can do.  Share the campaign with your friends, whether they’re in Austin, in Texas, or anywhere else in the world.  If you feel inspired, go ahead and donate, as there are many levels with many excellent perks available.  This vision will happen, but every bit of support that is garnered will improve the vision.  We thank you in advance.

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO GO TO THE I AM TX INDIEGOGO PAGE

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-chief