Category Archives: Audio-Visuals

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

Priming Ignition :: Moodie Black Readies The Release Of ‘LUCASACID’

Posted on October 19, 2017 | Leave a comment

Moodie Black certainly marches to the beat of their own drummer, nobody can deny that.  The outfit continues to push the boundaries of what music can be and how it can affect the listener, both emotionally and intellectually.  With the upcoming release of LUCASACID on the horizon, K has been extremely cognizant of providing enough information for the listener to be receptive to whatever the project will deliver.  Between the website, a visit on the Inside The Rapper’s Studio podcast with Jonathan Brown, and the long running Moodhouse podcast (now in its 4th season), anyone wanting to get hip can do so easily.  Word on the street is that the album can drop at anytime, and my advice is to be there when it does.

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Second Wave :: My Latest Short Film, ‘HELP ME’, Now Streaming Online

Posted on October 19, 2017 | Leave a comment

Who knew that, out of all the genres of films I love, all the years I’ve dedicated to learning the craft, that the only thing I can apparently make are spooky movies?  What started simply as an idea of the visual of an abandoned home with a grossly outdated printer that kept producing cryptic messages has turned into something tangible that I can be proud of.  HELP ME essentially put itself together… it was one of the most uniquely organic projects I have ever worked on.

Thank you to Delano Taylor, Kelsey Huckaby and Colton Ferguson for believing in the vision and turning words on a page into characters an audience can connect with.  Thank you to David Marrs for always being supportive, and for allowing us to use a location that became the true star of the show.  Thank you to Soda Diet and More Eaze for allowing the use of your music… it brought an entirely new degree of engagement to the project.  Thank you to Steve Jones for jumping in on the project and earning an upgrade from script supervisor credit to producer credit… you brought some good stuff to the table.  Thank you to the Lost River Film Festival for allowing us to submit, and for granting it Honorable Mention status.

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And thank you to you, the individual who will hopefully watch it, share it, like it and leave a comment.  The project was made for the YouTube faithful, as I have been among your ranks for years now.  Here’s to many more coming, and here’s to bigger and better projects in the future.

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Double Dosage :: Jeffrey Garcia And The PNTHN Combine Once Again, Release ‘NOSFERATU’

Posted on October 18, 2017 | Leave a comment

The combination of filmmaker Jeffrey Garcia and hip-hop thinktank The PNTHN are truly becoming a force to be reckoned with.  This go-round, collective members Ra and Jedi Chancellor rock the track NOSFERATU (off their upcoming project [from disorder…]), and Jeffrey Garcia provides them with the perfect moody aesthetics to match.  If you aren’t in the loop for these collaborative videos, you are really and truly missing out.

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Teenage Riot :: Jeffrey Garcia / Dream-Atomic Release ‘Whimsy & Hester’ [NSFW Warning]

Posted on October 18, 2017 | Leave a comment

WARNING : This film contains nudity, watch at your own discretion.

Jeffrey Garcia and his Dream-Atomic cohorts are at it again, and this one is destined to be a classic… we may have a new John Waters on our hands.  Whimsy & Hester is definitely a standout film in an already stellar catalog.  Izzi Iverson and Rebekah Porter give wonderful performances as the title characters, the supporting cast give performances that support in the truest sense of the word, and the humor is tight and snappy.  Jeffrey Garcia and his crew of actors seem to have found a wonderful rhythm, so here’s to hoping that the sustain continues to produce quality material.

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Standup Man :: Trae Crane + Lyrical Lemonade Drop ‘On My Own’ Video

Posted on October 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

My main man Click-Clack is constantly on point when it comes to knowing who is who and what’s what in the Austin hip-hop scene.  He recently threw out props to Austin-native Trae Crane‘s recent video for On My Own, and I instantly knew it was getting posted to the blog.  The song is catchy af, and the video (produced by Cole Bennett) is a standout without being overly flashy.  Chicago-based Lyrical Lemonade has gotten behind this piece, and the numbers show it… quality music, pushed properly, can make an impact.  Share it, like it, and keep supporting our scene(s)!

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Hit Parade :: The Teeta Drops Another Stunning Visual With ‘Mood Swings’

Posted on October 13, 2017 | Leave a comment

Consistency is an important yet often overlooked trait when it comes to building your brand.  In hip hop, being consistently dope is one surefire way to set yourself ahead of the rest.  If there’s one cat in Austin that is 100% on the consistently dope list, it’s The Teeta.  Not only does he drop standout music that most others emulate with minimal success, but when he puts video to these tunes, he takes things to a completely new level.  Mood Swings is no exception, bringing all of the trademarks you’d expect for a video from The Teeta : trippy aesthetic, hip hop tropes turned slightly on their ear, and plenty of swag without giving a damn who notices.  The run has been legendary, and here’s to hoping it continues trending upward.

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Good Combinations :: NGHT HCKLRS + FOCI + Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice Bombard Swan Dive

Posted on October 12, 2017 | Leave a comment

As September drew to an end, a show was scheduled at Swan Dive involving NGHT HCKLRS and BLXPLTN.  Recently, NGHT HCKLRS has been known to collab with various MCs across the spectrum of Austin hip hop.  On this particular night, the Fragments of a Conscious Eye (FOCI) crew were in the house, as was Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice (myself), and of course NGHT HCKLRS decided to set if off.  FOCI especially came with it on the evening, as their usually energy boost hit the crowd perfectly, and Ben Buck‘s split second decision to beatbox during his freestyle combined beautifully with what NGHT HCKLRS were throwing out there.  If you catch word all of these elements will be in the same building again anytime soon, don’t front.

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Smokers Anthem :: Branden Rex Drops Visuals For ‘Weed In The Bathroom’

Posted on October 11, 2017 | Leave a comment

I’m sure many of us have done it before… wherever the party is going down, there’s usually a party inside that party that the well-informed are partaking in.  Branden Rex, over an extremely live track, drops science on the science of getting lifted in the venue, and the music video is another top notch offering.  The creative run that Branden Rex is on with the Black & White Hipster release is awe-inspiring, and Weed In The Bathroom only drives that home further.  I hope that visuals are released for the lion’s share of this project, as the three that have seen daylight thus far are extremely dope.

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

Posted on October 4, 2017 | Leave a comment

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.

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

Posted on October 3, 2017 | Leave a comment

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.

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