Author Archives: ChiefDoomsday

New Forms :: Dynja Completely Transforms ‘The Chase’ By The Vapor Caves

Posted on April 8, 2019 | Leave a comment

The art of the remix is one that is vast, far reaching, and full of room to establish a unique identity.  This is what makes it so special when a song like The Chase by The Vapor Caves is put out in the world for producers to revamp, and those like Dynja take the opportunity to make the song completely new and fresh.  Dynja flipped the tempo and feel of the song, turning a New Jack Swing-influenced hip-hop/R&B track into a spacey, high energy dance track.  On top of all of that, the song also got the video treatment in the most tasteful way possible, showing how vibes translate from one person to another in an infectious way.  Good stuff all around.

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight

Tagged , , , ,

Pretend Agenda :: ‘Let’s Go Camping’ With TrumpCard

Posted on April 4, 2019 | Leave a comment

TrumpCard believes that the children are the future, and it shows in their latest music video offering, Let’s Go Camping.  After a recent visit to the Texas state capitol, the group decided to try and bring a set of young ones into the fold, helping to educate them in their beliefs and teach them the proper ideologies to succeed in life.  As evidenced by the video, the group’s methods are flawless, and the young crowd quickly fell in line with their train of thought.  If you’re interested in going camping with TrumpCard, all you have to do is like the video, leave a comment, and share it around!

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , , , ,

Mind Scramble :: The Brain Drops Visual Science With ‘Many Questions’

Posted on April 3, 2019 | Leave a comment

The Brain, member of prolific Austin hip-hop outfit SubKulture Patriots, has recently been bitten by the bug that is visual creation, and in a giant step forward, has released a multi-layered instant classic in the form of Many Questions.  The Brain has always been known for writing that is both creative and dense, and his visual style follows suit to great effect.  The feelings of the questions provided juxtaposed against the eerie visuals are addressed in the song’s midpoint by the vocal sample, and the flip from hectic cutting against the questions to a bolder, longer take with an assertive flow for the answers gives the song great balance.  Definitely give this one a like, share and a comment, as The Brain says he has more in store for us.

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , , , , ,

High Rising :: Cameron Elise Creates Visuals For ‘East Side’

Posted on April 2, 2019 | Leave a comment

Singer/songwriter Cameron Elise has now joined the list of creators that have taken the task of creating a music video into their own hands.  After the recent acquisition of a camera and nothing but inspiration to guide her, Elise was able to create a memorable and striking video for East Side, capturing several slice of life moments to punctuate her musical tales of people chasing their dreams.  The mostly black and white, highly stylized visuals work well, with the occasional peppered in use of a mirror split screen and rain effects thrown in for good measure.  Definitely impressive for a first time effort, and here’s to hoping that it won’t be the last.

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight

Tagged , , , ,

Mellow Hype :: Poolboi Blu Steps Up To The Director’s Chair For ‘Lounge’ Video

Posted on April 1, 2019 | Leave a comment

When it comes to being an independent musician/artist, you enjoy collaborative efforts, but you quickly learn that the key to putting out songs/videos at a rate that works for you is taking over in all capacities.  poolboi blu has had the beats and rhymes on lock for a minute, but 2019 is showing that he has a visual side as well.  His first music video from ANTSY is the self-shot and edited jam that is lounge, and it features poolboi in elements that he is quite familiar with… home, Bad Ingredients Records, the Yellow Store, and even in the proximity of a pool.  As much as I like working with poolboi on the video tip, if this is an indication of what he can do with no experience, I’m all for seeing what his visual eye develops into.  Give this one a like and a share, and be sure to leave a comment as well.

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , , , , ,

Quick Hit :: Kenny Casanova Self-Produces A Banger With ‘WE$ $NIPES’

Posted on March 29, 2019 | Leave a comment

artworks-000508401618-kwt1oj-t500x500

Writing rhymes is an incredibly dedicated discipline already, but for a certain breed of lyricists, one of two things inevitably happens… they either spend enough time around producers that they become inspired to produce themselves, or they out-write the beats that are available and become forced to learn how to produce in order to keep the song output going.  I’m not sure which path Kenny Casanova chose… he may not even adhere to one of those paths… honestly, it doesn’t even matter, because WE$ $NIPES goes hard regardless.  The airy, 808-grounded beat has an upbeat energy to it, and Kenny Casanova matches that energy with his rhyme patterns, delivery and bars to a tee.  I’m looking forward to the day when Casanova starts moving in multiple verse tracks, or possibly beat switches, but whatever he chooses to continue to do, I’m down for it.

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , ,

Scenic Route :: Mirage The Gr8 Drops Video For ‘Rollin’

Posted on March 28, 2019 | Leave a comment

Mirage the GR8 has been focused on dropping groups of videos for his musical releases over the last couple of years, and with each coordinated effort, the quality of the work seems to grow.  With Rollin, Mirage reached out to some of his Dallas people to help capture images, and he reached out to yours truly for the edit.  The result, in my opinion, is quite impressive, and the type of quality that all involved can stand behind and be proud of.  Check it out for yourself, leave a like and a comment if you dig it, and share it with others so every can be blessed by the dopeness.

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, Chief News, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , , , ,

Lonely Crowd :: BluMoon Releases ‘Depressed Again’ Video

Posted on March 27, 2019 | Leave a comment

There is something ingrained in the creative spirit that makes it difficult for us to connect on any level other than deeply.  As a result, despite some of us being thrust into the public sphere, there is a loneliness that hangs around and influences mood and emotions.  With the help of director Bita Ghassemi, BluMoon is able to visually capture that feeling with their music video for Depressed Again, one of the many incredible songs on their latest release Slow Burn.  Check out the video, give it a like and a share, and leave a comment to show your support!

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , , , ,

Taking Off :: RED COMET Drops ‘I LOVE YOU’ Everywhere

Posted on March 26, 2019 | Leave a comment

artworks-000506513856-eqxbye-t500x500

After a string of successful singles and videos, Red Comet is officially poised to make a mark for himself in terms of the Central Texas music scene, and perhaps even further.  His style is a unique mixture of hip-hop, electronic and counter-culture influences, all brought together by an awareness of what’s going on in the world at large rather than what’s happening stateside.  I LOVE YOU, Red Comet‘s debut release, encompasses all of this and more, and it is available on all streaming services at this time.  Red Comet definitely has the potential to make some major noise, so get in on the ground floor while the getting is good!

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in General Information, ShuffleCast, Spotlight, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , ,

Heavy Soul :: Black Pumas Bring ‘Fire’ To FIP Radio France

Posted on March 25, 2019 | Leave a comment

I’ve been lucky enough to know Adrian Quesada for a number of years, and it’s been amazing to watch him reinvent and adapt himself to the ever-changing musical scenes.  The one consistent that you can count on from Quesada, however, is funk, and he’s kept that run going with his latest project, Black Pumas.  The project, a collaboration with singer Eric Burton, has hit the ground running in the form of a record deal and an LP on the way, and their lead single, Fire, is already making waves.  Black Pumas recently made a stop by FIP, a French radio station, to perform the track Fire, and in true professional fashion, they knocked it out the park.  Check it out, share it around, and be sure to support!

-chief

Leave a comment

Posted in Audio-Visuals, General Information, ShuffleCast, Underground Me Now

Tagged , , , , , , ,