Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Double Dosing :: Evolve Drops Two Projects To Close 2015

Posted on January 5, 2016 | Leave a comment

Two new bangers from  the homie Evolve.  Not too many people are putting in work like this cat, so show some love.

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Leisure Life :: Kilmatik’s ‘Super Something’ Visuals

Posted on January 5, 2016 | Leave a comment

It’s another Kilmatik verbal attack over an ill Ruler Why track.  Super Something is the first track off of Regular to get the visual treatment, and it’s Kil living life to the fullest… young ladies, champagne and ice cream.  Dig it and dig it good.

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Animated Realities :: The Deer’s ‘Do Return’

Posted on December 22, 2015 | Leave a comment

In preparation of The Deer‘s release of their upcoming LP Tempest & Rapture, vocalist Grace Park dug deep into her artistic side to create a truly beautiful piece of art.  Do Return is a powerful video both in concept and execution.  It leaves you captivated, yet is simple enough to inspire one who experiences it to dig into their own creative side.  Worth your time, and worth sharing with friends.

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Both Sides :: Mindz Of A Different Kind Wax Poetic On ‘Black & Brown’ Video

Posted on December 17, 2015 | Leave a comment

Mindz of a Different Kind are one of a small handful of genuine crews representing ATX to the fullest.  They recently teamed up with visual wunderkind  DVZN Media to shoot visuals for their latest single, Black & Brown, and it’s another solid representation for why ATX will be dope as always when it comes to the hip-hop.

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Visual Individuals :: AMVFest 2015 Highlights

Posted on December 15, 2015 | Leave a comment

Last night, I attended the end of the year event for the Austin Music Video Festival.  The night was made up of award wining videos, as well as videos premiering to the public.  What an inspirational night!

Here are the videos I consider to be the most captivating from throughout the night (or, what I could find online, anyways)…


Femina-x‘s Frida’s Heart, directed by Daniela Riojas (premier)

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Sloom‘s Honey, directed by Ryan Orenstein (Video of the Year)

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Sertified‘s Where I Live, directed by Priscilla Villegas (Most Austin-Centric)

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Warm Soda‘s Can’t Erase This Feeling, directed by Zachary Scott (Instant Classic)

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Wild Child‘s Rillo Talk, directed by Aaron Brown (Most Visionary)

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Sweet Spirit‘s Baby Doll, directed by John Valley (Best Narrative)

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Spoon‘s Inside Out, directed by LeBlanc + Cudmore (Best Cinematography)

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LEV‘s Never Let You Go, directed by Aaron Brown (Best Art Direction)

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Hailey Tuck‘s Sunday Morning, directed by Jethro Massey (Best Visual Effects)

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Reckless Abandon :: ‘#FUCKAGENRE’ Visuals BY ManOfTheDown

Posted on December 10, 2015 | Leave a comment

ManOfTheDown puts together a dope track, #FUCKAGENRE, which is coincidentally the name of his upcoming album.  He then reaches out on social media for masked friends to meet in the woods and hump the air with him.  The result?  Pure genius.

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly :: Slop Musket’s ‘Land’ EP

Posted on November 30, 2015 | 1 comment


Land (EP) by Slop Musket

GRADE :: A
IN A WORD OR TWO :: moving, LOUD, growth, confident

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THE GOOD :: Slop Musket is back with another EP, and everything about this is an improvement on a solid foundation.  The band is tighter and much more dynamic with a sense of adventure, anom and Joey Alpha are exploring the depths of both the content and presentation in their roles as MCs, and the production is much crisper and louder this time around.  No signs of a sophomore slump here.  Definitely looking forward to seeing if these guys can hold their own over the length of an LP.

THE BAD :: I hate to be a broken record, especially because I understand how time consuming and costly it can be to record a band, but I seriously want no less than 8-10 songs on the next release.  There’s nothing wrong with leaving the people wanting more, but these EPs are seriously teasing the possibilities of a full length, and I want to see it happen, damn-it.

THE UGLY :: Honestly, the only ugly here is the screwface you’ll be making as this album moves from track to track… This is one of the best follow-up projects I’ve heard, in terms of growth, in ages.

THE FINAL WORD :: Slop Musket chose a while back to carve their own lane, and make sure that nobody believes in them more than they believe in themselves.  This project is the sonic manifesto of that choice, and they nailed it.  The messages from this album are worthy of hearing, and they sound dynamite.

-chief

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Early Release :: New Click-Clack, ‘Untitled’

Posted on November 30, 2015 | Leave a comment

Untitled by Click-Clack has hit the digital realm.  Originally slated for release on December 1st, this is so new that I haven’t even had the chance to listen to it yet.  But, as a lover of hip-hop and a supporter of local music, I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn’t immediately spread the word.

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On Occasion :: Notes Floats And Suzana Choffel Shine In ‘Sometimes’

Posted on November 24, 2015 | Leave a comment

Back to back posts for Notes Floats!  This is a selection from the Same Boat EP, brought to life in video form… share it, love it, and enjoy it!

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Sea Change :: ‘SAME BOAT’ By Notes Floats Now Available

Posted on November 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

New music from one of the hardest working cats in the Texas hip hop circuit, Notes Floats.  His new effort, SAME BOAT, is super solid on both the production and the rhymes, as always.. I could spend some time putting together some words about, or you can trust a name that means quality and jump on this new Notes Floats release, and win.

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