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Fast Acting :: Sugar Pill Follows Up Immediately With ‘Out Of The Gate’

Posted on September 25, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Ask, and you shall receive.  When Sugar Pill dropped their lead single Monsters, seemingly with little warning, it definitely raised my levels of intrigue.  I was immediately curious to see what a project from this outfit would sound like, and they must live in my head, because Out Of The Gate, dropped this past week.  A 3-song set, Out Of The Gate continues to establish the four-on-the-floor, no nonsense aesthetic of the group.  I am now looking forward to checking out the live show, and curious to see where studio time and the release of an album will take them.  There are some good ideas here… I think we are all in store for a payoff down the road.  And at the rate that this crew seems to answer wishes, it may not be too far off.

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Deep Connections :: Jeffrey Garcia Readies The Release Of ‘Whimsy & Hester’

Posted on September 22, 2017 | Leave a comment

When it comes to Jeffrey Garcia and Dream-Atomic Films, you know that you’re about to be in for one hell of a unique ride.  Up next to bat is the short film Whimsy & Hester, the story of conjoined twins attempting to lose their virginity by prom night.  With an all-star San Marcos cast in tow, this looks like it will be one for the books.  Wake The Dead Coffee House will be hosting a screening on October 11, so be sure to check it out if you’re in the area.

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True Unliving :: ‘More Friends, More Funerals’ Touches Down Thanks To Spik Vicious

Posted on September 22, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Not many cats out there put out the quantity (or quality) of work that EVOLVE consistently puts out.  Lately, he’s taken to stepping his alter-ego game up, and the latest part of that evolution has been the release of the MORE FRIENDS, MORE FUNERALS project released under the nom de plume Spik Vicious.  The theme is simple but strong… loyalty, humility, and skills.  The production is dope, the bars are thought provoking and touching, and the project as a whole falls beautifully into the canon that Evolve has created.  Cop it, share it, and always support your local artists.

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Serious Bars :: Crew54 Drops ‘DAE1NZ’ Single

Posted on September 20, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Crew54 is back at it in a big way.  They’ve been teasing the release of Slaprapz 2 for a hot minute now, and recently, M.O.S. mentioned a music video in the works that he believes will blow some minds.  Not too long after that, DAE1NZ showed up on Bandcamp, and man, these cats just get rawer and rawer.  Crew54 has a way of embracing the classic hip hop sounds and group dynamic without coming off as dated or passe.  If DAE1NZ is any indication of the song quality for Slaprapz 2, I’m ready with money in hand when it drops.

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Lost Time :: HELP ME Nears Release, Trailer Arrives

Posted on September 19, 2017 | Leave a comment

Earlier this year, I released my first true short film, the suspenseful REPOSSESSION.  It was a wonderful personal achievement, in the sense that I went from talking about ‘making films one day’ to having a film under my belt.  The experience of making REPOSSESSION taught me quite a bit about myself and the creative process.  So much, in fact, that less than a year later (within the same year, as a matter of fact), I am releasing my second short film.  HELP ME centers around a crew of abandoned location explorers that stumble upon a phenomenon they cannot comprehend.  The trailer is above, and keep an eye on the Upcoming Shows page of the website for information on screenings.

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Artistic Visions :: Protextor And Brother Bear’s ‘American Neon’ Now Available

Posted on September 19, 2017 | Leave a comment

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After much anticipation and a top notch single/video rollout, Protextor and Brother Bear have dropped American Neon on us lucky listeners.  I have not yet had a chance to listen, but when it’s getting props like this via the Bandcamp listenership, I can trust that it will be well worth the time it takes to give it the listen(s) it will deserve:

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Mental Imagery :: HOMEROOM And Friends Connect For ‘Mind Masters’

Posted on September 15, 2017 | Leave a comment

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For anyone under the impression that HOMEROOM may be on an indefinite hiatus, those thoughts have been struck down with the release of mind masters, one banger of a surprise single.  Heir Max and Jayoin jump on the track to make the lyrical onslaught double the potency, and John Tunstle comes through with another wonderfully produced beat for all of the chaos to collide on.  If this is an indication of an upcoming HOMEROOM album, I’ll be right here, ready and waiting to listen.

-chief

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Stolen Moments :: The Deer’s Intimate Live Performance Of ‘Acid Wash’

Posted on September 14, 2017 | Leave a comment

Back in February of this year, The Deer were on the road (as they usually are).  While in Colorado, they set aside some time to perform Acid Wash live from Mountain Star Studio (located in Black Hawk).  With instruments ready, and a single light bulb to illuminate them and set the mood, the group poured themselves into this beautiful song, and the performance is one for the ages.  Take some time to immerse yourself, give it a like and a share, and maybe even a comment if the song moves you enough.

-chief

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Local Hero :: Jim Govea Releases ‘Vinsky’ On The Masses

Posted on September 13, 2017 | Leave a comment

Like a shot of adrenaline from out of nowhere, San Marcos-based director Jim Govea has upped the stakes for any budding action director with the release of Vinsky, a cyber-punk 80’s action flick based around the titular detective.  Everything about the aesthetic of this project is shot on, and some of the stunts are downright crazy.  This is truly an entertaining piece of DIY art that is certainly worth your time.  Give it a like, give it a share, and who knows… maybe with enough subscribers, we may see the return of Vinsky at some point in the future…

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New Perspectives :: The Outlook Release Their Self-Titled Debut EP

Posted on September 12, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Summer will soon transition into Fall, and as that annual change approaches, musical soundscapes tend to shift as well.  Gone are the party-driven turn-up anthems, and ushered in are more introspective and relaxing sounds.  the outlook, based out of San Marcos, Texas, seem to be way ahead of the sound curve with the release of their self-titled debut EP.  This short but powerful set of songs echos bands the likes of The Clientele, Yo La Tengo, and a score of other underground rock and roll champions.  I am looking forward to catching a live show, or hoping that visual material is put to some of these songs.  Give it a listen, a share, a download, and maybe a buck or two if you so choose.

-chief

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