Category Archives: Audio-Visuals

Anything focused on Audio-Visual elements… YouTube, etc.

Award Tour :: Attic Ted Performs ‘Take Me Back To Tulsa’ At Galerie Kirschey For Raw Gigs

Posted on September 5, 2018 | Leave a comment

Over the past couple of years, Attic Ted has found himself exploring the clubs, pubs, museums and DIY spaces of Europe via several tours of different countries.  His eccentric and exhilarating performance has always been appreciated stateside, but he’s really been making waves to the point the trips overseas have become somewhat frequent.  Recently, while stopping by Galerie Kirschey in Germany, Attic Ted hooked up with Raw Gigs to perform Take Me Back To Tulsa for their YouTube channel.  The result is a unique presentation of an Attic Ted standard, fit and ready for you to watch, like, comment and share.  Seeing Attic Ted relishing in his opportunities is inspiring, so definitely take a moment to check him out!

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Around Town :: Ben Buck’s ‘Raunch Dressing’ Music Video

Posted on August 30, 2018 | Leave a comment

Ben Buck is a young man on a come up in the Austin hip-hop scene.  Recently, he connected with FOCI Productions to create a music video for Raunch Dressing, the lead single off of Ben Buck‘s instrumental project McNasty21.  The video captures a day in the life of Ben Buck as he goes around town with his musician friends to rehearse and perform (both on the streets and on the stage).  This one is definitely entertaining, and it does a good job of letting you in on the personality of the ever entertaining Ben Buck.  Definitely spread this one around, give it a like, and leave a comment.

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Taking Action :: BlackLight And Ricki Savage Connect For ‘Crying AF’ Music Video

Posted on August 29, 2018 | Leave a comment

These days, it seems that the simple act of existing as a minority in a tension-filled society is one filled with paranoia… fear of systematic oppression, fear of violence at the hands of those meant to serve and protect, and fear of being judged unjustly are all very real concerns that have always been around, and that continue to be relevant as the times supposedly change.  Austin-based MC BlackLight, along with collaborator and fellow MC Ricki Savage, dove into this reality musically via BlackLight‘s track Crying AF, and with human rights rallies popping up in Austin, it only seemed right that footage from those rallies should be used in conjunction with their story for a music video.  The pair manage to show how art and reality often intertwine and imitate one another, as large numbers of people are shown uniting for the very same things that the pair are rapping about.  Definitely help these guys spread this much needed message via a like, comment and a share to their video, and never forget to support your local creators.

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Stepping Up :: Alesia Lani Aims To Wow TRCoA With ‘Pay Me No Mind’ Performance

Posted on August 28, 2018 | Leave a comment

The journey of Alesia Lani from striving R&B performer to a force on the scene continues to gain momentum as time moves forward.  This summer, she made an attempt at a huge step forward by taking part in an opportunity for a sizable grant from The Recording Conservatory of Austin.  Part of this attempt included an in-studio performance of Pay Me No Mind, a strong composition about how important respect is when it comes to love.  With the help of her band and backing singers (plus a little bit of narrative footage edited in), Alesia Lani blew the roof off of TRCoA‘s sound stage.  The performance is a fun one, and the confidence running throughout is truly inspiring.  Check it out, leave a like, share and comment, and be sure to keep supporting your local creatives!

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Recharge Zone :: Cory Mann Makes A Call To Humanity With ‘Sacred Springs’ Video

Posted on August 27, 2018 | Leave a comment

San Marcos-based performer and nature enthusiast Cory Mann recently collaborated with videographers Konstantin Belyshev and Paul Dubiel to make a plea to everyone who enjoys the natural resources that are the San Marcos river and the Edwards Aquifer zone.  As many in the area know, population growth and rapid development in the area have left a mark on the ecosystem.  Cory, in particular, took the time on Sacred Springs to educate people on the fact that pollution on the river has an effect on the recharge zones in the area, which in turn disrupts the flow of streams and rivers, which disrupts the Edwards Aquifer, the artesian zones, and the natural life (some of it endangered) that exists off of that flow.  Growth and change are natural, but we as humans must be mindful of the impact that we leave as we continue along with that growth and change, because that impact affects us all.

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Games Played :: CHHK And Tall Kyle Drop ‘The Way She Goes’ Video

Posted on August 23, 2018 | Leave a comment

There’s no shortage of talent within the ranks of the College of Hip-Hop Knowledge (CHHK), and the collective has had no trouble proving that time and time again.  The latest creative offering from their ranks comes in the form of a new music video from Tall Kyle for The Way She Goes, a reflection on that ever present battle of attraction between men and women that ebbs and flows so drastically.  Tall Kyle uses the first verse to visually and lyrically break down how the situations play out, while the second verse is a much more reflective rumination on what could have been, what could be, and how fault ultimately lies at the feet of both parties.  The real point to be considered from everything, in my opinion, is that drive to not let things like this hold you back on your path to fulfillment.  Artistic integrity and rewards are our responsibility, and with achievement of these goals comes the confidence and notoriety that brings people closer to us (which is another examination in itself).  Props to Tall Kyle and CHHK for continuing to put out dope product.  Be sure to like, leave a comment, share the video around, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for more quality content.

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Smart Money :: Riders Against the Storm (RAS) Present ‘OverUnder’ Video

Posted on August 20, 2018 | Leave a comment

It’s late August, and in Austin that means folks are gearing up for RAS Day, a celebration of the Austin-based powerhouse that is Riders Against the Storm, all that they do for the community, and the overwhelming positive energy they’ve brought to the music scene.  With this year’s RAS Day gearing up to be something special, it’s only fitting that the duo dropped a new song and video in preparation.  OverUnder finds RAS waxing poetic on taking action and not being passive in regards to both your support of and your contributions to your culture, hip hop or otherwise.  The video is a simpler affair than past videos, but still effective with it’s striking color palette and it’s portrait-esque portrayal of RAS and friends.  Tracks like these hit that much hard with RAS laying them down, as you can almost feel the ‘walk it like I talk it’ mentality emitting from their lyrics.  The fact that the track, a collaboration with Walker Lukens for his Song Confessional music project, was conceived, written and produced in two hours is a testament to that realness, as well as the message of not accepting limitations in your quest.  Great work from a great squad doing great things.

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Shock Value :: MC Homeless Expounds On ‘Dead Rappers’ With Chris Conde In New Video

Posted on August 16, 2018 | Leave a comment

There’s braggadocio, and then there’s truly being unbothered by what the common crowd is doing… I think it’s safe to say that MC Homeless falls more in the latter category.  An MC that’s never been known to do anything less than his own thing, MC Homeless recently teamed up with San Antonio-based Chris Conde to draw a clear line in the sand between the true unliving heads and those that are basically already the walking dead.  The duo gets down over a Death Woods track (plus a drone loop from Vanishing Cities) with a little visual assistance from co-director Joseph Ramirez (MC Homeless also pulled director duty), makeup and special effects by Chris Paulos, Holly Paulos and Leigh Kessel, and digital effects from David Hampton.  The track will be found on the upcoming split cassette with Brzowski, Dig Two Graves, so definitely keep your eyes and ears open for that release… I’m sure this is just a small sample of the dopeness that project holds in store.

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Wasted Hours :: Mad One Reflects On Time With ‘Winter Nights’ Video

Posted on August 15, 2018 | Leave a comment

Mad One and DJ Ninja are making sure that their new collaborative project Ghost Of The Record Store gets all of the attention it can (and deserves), and one of those routes is the promotional music video push they’ve unrolled.  After dropping the hard hitting Bombz video, complete with images that help reinforce the album idea, the duo has followed up with Winter Nights, a reflective and somber track glorifying an understanding of time and how all aspects of it can affect us.  Paired with Max Fleischer era animation, the bars and earworm piano sample hit that much harder in terms of relevance, making the song a gem that reminds us of the mid-1990s jazz influenced boom-bap hip-hop we could use more of these days.  If you haven’t already, go check out Ghost Of The Record Store, and be sure to give both videos a like, comment and share.

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Quick One :: Jeffrey Garcia And ‘Brian’s Used Cars Emporium’

Posted on August 10, 2018 | Leave a comment

Jeffrey Garcia is at it again (which implies he ever stops), and this time he brought Brian Kennemer back in the mix.  The duo takes a mocking swing at used car dealerships and their fast talking nature with Brian’s Used Cars Emporium, a highly stylized bit of fun in the vein of Tim & Eric.  The ending is pitch perfect after the brief bout of madness these two drag you through.  Super hilarious for sure.  Make sure to leave it a like, a comment, and share it around while you’re at it.

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