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Isolation Drills :: Sanitizer Releases ‘#1 Dad’ Project

Posted on December 10, 2018 | Leave a comment

While music is inherently a group-based discipline, there’s something to be said for those who strive to maximize minimalism. Austin-based solo multi-instrumentalist Sanitizer seems to be one of those artists that thrives in minimalism, and his latest release, the lush lo-fi delight that is #1 Dad, is a display of his multi-instrumental prowess and songwriting variety. His muted vocals and textured compositions pull you in, and I definitely look forward to multiple listens that will (hopefully) unveil lyrical gems and musical moments of unique expression. I was not familiar with Sanitizer prior to my Bandcamp deep dig, but I am definitely happy that I stumbled across this one. Give it a listen and a share, and keep supporting your local creatives!

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Tagged #1 dad, austin, bandcamp, chief, sanitizer, the doomsday device

Dark Arts :: Evolve And Crew Combine With Moodie Black On ‘SHANKS AND CHANDELIERS’

Posted on December 7, 2018 | Leave a comment

Collective efforts can add momentum and weight to a project that solo ventures rarely possess. Recently, Evolve secured a group of Moodie Black produced beats, called up a crew of folks with bars, and the result is the brief put powerful Valley Winter Chasing Fire by SHANKS AND CHANDELIERS. The collective is made up of MCs PHreddy Lou Saint Laurel, RORSCHACH THE ANTI HERO, CARMEN CASTILLO A.K.A CARMEN FRIA and MELTER SKELTER, with additional guitars by SERGE DE LEON. There’s a lot to sift through and work with on this one, so definitely take a dive in, share it around, and support monetarily if you can.

-chief

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Tagged carmen castillo aka carmen fria, chief, evolve, melter skelter, moodie black, phreddy lou saint laurel, rorschach the anti hero, serge de leon, shanks and chandeliers, the doomsday device, valley winter chasing fire

Whispering Winds :: Discovering Freeze Frame And ‘Who’s The Man?

Posted on December 6, 2018 | Leave a comment

When the universe speaks, we’ve gotta learn to listen, as you never know what you might end up missing. While searching Bandcamp for something new to post about, I came across Austin-based artist Freeze Frame, and I set his album aside to listen to later. Later that day, OVRLD put out a call for albums and videos released in 2018 so that they can make sure they’re covering all of their bases, and first in the comments section was a music video by Freeze Frame for Who’s the Man?, released less than a week prior. That was all I needed to take the dive, and I was certainly impressed. Freeze Frame manages to capture his aesthetic (his two listed influences are Phillip K. Dick and Slick Rick) perfectly in the video, in my opinion. Definitely check this one out, leave a like and a comment, and share it around.

-chief

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Tagged austin, bandcamp, chief, freeze frame, hip hop, ovrld, phillip k dick, slick rick, the doomsday device, who's the man?

Deep Rooted :: Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice Continues Escapism With ‘Southern Comfort’

Posted on December 5, 2018 | Leave a comment

One of my favorite things to do as someone with a modicum of a voice in the Austin hip-hop culture is to share other creators that I find high caliber and inspiring. Doing this through mixes has always been a favorite way to do so, but it’s been a while since I dedicated time to doing so. With so many talented acts from or based in Austin, it’s impossible to get them all in one sweep, so Escapism : Southern Comfort reaches for the vibey side of things… all of my peers are substance-based, but these are acts that I consider high style as well. Direct peers like Riders Against the Storm (RAS), Cory Kendrix, anom, PNTHN, MC Homeless and Chris Conde, wallaby and bobbes, Ddotelles, Click-Clack and more get shine alongside established acts with Texas roots like BROCKHAMPTON and Travis Scott. I’m happy with this one, and hopefully folks dig it enough to spread it around!

-chief

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Tagged (RAS), anom, black davinci, brockhampton, chief, chief and thedoomsdaydevice, chris conde, click-clack, cory kendrix, curbside jones, ddotelles, escapism, mc homeless, milli mars, more, pnthn, retr0grade, riders against the storm, southern comfort, the doomsday device, travis scott, wallaby and bobbes

Double Down :: Red Comet Drops Combined Video For ‘I Feel Like Uzi’ And ‘At Night’

Posted on December 4, 2018 | Leave a comment

I’ve been watching Red Comet develop from what feels like day one, and seeing his confidence grow has been exciting and inspiring. Red Comet is honestly one of the busiest individuals I’ve ever met in terms of creativity, and yet he still finds time to put out honest, personal and heartfelt work. His latest creation is a music video combining two of his singles, I FEEL LIKE UZI and AT NIGHT. The video takes place in the iconic Yellow Store found in San Marcos, and it’s a nice slice of life insight into Red Comet as he finds a way to be expressive and creative within the confines of a job. It’s great work, and by the time I found the video, it was well over 1,000 views with a stellar like to dislike ratio. If you want to see more output from Red Comet, be sure to share this one around, leave it a like and/or a comment, and give the channel a follow.

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Tagged at night, chief, i feel like uzi, red comet, san marcos, the doomsday device, yellow store

Joyful Noise :: PNTHN Drops Another Banger With ‘Communion’

Posted on December 3, 2018 | Leave a comment

PNTHN is a movement… a machine that seems to have no intention on stopping with high level output. At this point, is safe to consider anything with the PNTHN stamp on it to be gold. Their latest single, Communion, takes a Por Vida beat and displays one of the most effortless group sequences of flows to date. Everyone sounds right at home on this track, and yet, each performance is distinct from one another. The performances also compliment one another, like a community build. Even though they just dropped a project, I wouldn’t be mad at them for lacing us with another in early 2019, and I’ll definitely be there to support. Check out this track, give it a like, comment and share, and support your local creatives, especially the ones that are making moves.

-chief

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Tagged chief, communion, pnthn, por vida, the doomsday device

Mixed Emotions :: Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice Adds ‘Free Radical Thought’ To The ‘Escapism’ Mix Series

Posted on November 30, 2018 | Leave a comment

After what has been a very busy stretch, something around 8 – 10 weeks, I’ve finally found time to return to the Escapism mix series. As usual, it’s heavy on the rhythm and heavy on the vibes, with an emphasis on favorites this time. This set is very similar to what I do during my Escapism Plan weekly residency at Tantra Coffeehouse in San Marcos, Texas. If you find yourself in the area some Friday evening, stop by, and definitely check this mix out… plus share it with your friends.

-chief

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Tagged chief, escapism, escapism plan, free radical thought, fridays, san marcos, tantra coffeehouse, the doomsday device

Cover Fire :: Henry + The Invisibles Takes A Swing At James Brown’s ‘Get Offa That Thing’

Posted on November 28, 2018 | Leave a comment

For a man as talented as Henry + the Invisibles, it’s surprising that he does not showcase his ability to do cover material more. In an effort to bolster his set and raise the levels of engagement for what is already a top-notch live performance, however, Henry has decided to do just that, and expand his set list to a few funk and r&b standards. He recently released a video of himself recording/performing the James Brown staple Get Offa That Thing, and if he’s able to come even remotely close to the energy he captured in a live setting, we’re all in for a treat. Check it out for yourself, let him know what you think via comments, and be sure to like and share the video.

-chief

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Tagged chief, get offa that thing, henry + the invisibles, james brown, the doomsday device

Quiet Confidence :: Poolboi Blu Drops ‘Sincere (Volume 006)’

Posted on November 27, 2018 | Leave a comment

It’s common knowledge that I’m a fan of poolboi blu‘s sincere series of mixes. His taste in music is always refreshing, and his song selection is cutting edge… often way ahead of the normal curve. With sincere (volume 006), we find poolboi blu making moves in the higher BPM range, but with much more reserved confidence than high-energy performances in the rhymes and singing. The mix is longer than normal, but with the sounds you’re getting, that’s a good thing. It’s good to know that the sincere series will hopefully continue into 2019 and beyond. Definitely give this one some listens, some shares, and maybe even a few bucks so that poolboi blu can enjoy the holiday season properly.

-chief

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Tagged (volume 006), chief, poolboi blu, sincere, the doomsday device

Joyful Noise :: ‘Pleasure Venom’ By Pleasure Venom Out Now

Posted on November 26, 2018 | Leave a comment

Austin-based post-punk outfit Pleasure Venom continues to blaze a trail towards big things with the release of their recent self-titled project. Their sound has always been immediate, in-your-face and powerful, and Pleasure Venom captures every bit of that energy and then some. The music is mixed powerfully, lead singer Audrey Campbell‘s performances are on the money, and the cover art by Dawn Okoro is powerful in its simplicity and stark nature, as if to add an air of respect and honor to the music that cannot be ignored and must be acknowledged. If this project doesn’t shake some cages and put them on the map then I don’t know what will, as they’ve been making all the right moves as of recently. Definitely check this one out, share it around and support the band via a purchase if you can, because every little bit of exposure and compensation made helps.

-chief

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Tagged audrey campbell, austin, chief, dawn okoro, pleasure venom, post-punk, the doomsday device