Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Pay For Play :: KXAN Investigates Ethics And Promotion In Austin

This news story is pertinent to both up-and-coming artists as well as those who are a bit more established.  Morgan Davis and Protextor are just a small portion of the many wonderful people in the Austin music scene that help us all better ourselves.

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Freestyle Memory Recall :: Da’Shade Moonbeam At FronteraFest 2014

This is powerful stuff… just listen…

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The Darkest Light :: A Look At Blackout Signs

Blackout Signs was recently commissioned to do a brand new sign for the LBJ Museum (San Marcos).  They decided to share a little bit of the process with us.  DO WORK!!

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Let Me Hold You Down :: Click-Clack ‘Housework II’ Release Party

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Spread Love :: ‘Come And Take It Vol. 2’ Now Available From AMX

In honor of Austin Mic Exchange‘s 1st Annual MLK Block Party event, they have dedicated the second installment of the Come and Take It mix series to the mixtape marketplace that will be located at the event.  This collection features a wealth of local talent, and was curated by Protextor, AustinHipHopScene.com and the Austin Mic Exchange, every Tuesday night at Spiderhouse Ballroom in Austin.


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Rear View, Move Ahead :: ‘Leaders Life 4 Ever’ From LNS Crew And Grind Life Films

You already know the drill… LNS Crew and Grind Life Films is dope in any combination.  This time, they connect on a new track off Tank’s latest project 6 Shots.  The visual journey, however, is a collage of moments from the beginnings of their collaborative efforts all the way up to the recently culminated Lz In The Sky tour.  The results are dope as always.

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It’s The Questions :: Candid With Gary Clark Jr.

OKAYPLAYER strikes again, and this time, it’s with hometown legend Gary Clark Jr.

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#TBT :: Man-of-the-Downtrodden Revisits ‘The Early Years’

Back down memory lane with the incomparable Man-of-the-Downtrodden?  Don’t mind if I do!


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Beyond Beautiful :: ‘Peaks And Valleys’ Audio-Visual For Ernest Gonzalez

San Antonio beatsmith Ernest Gonzalez was contacted a little over a year ago by Australian filmmaker Roger Scott.  A chance meeting based on a listen of Gonzalez’s music led to inspiration from the other side of the planet.  Recently, that meeting online culminated with one of the best music videos I’ve ever seen on ANY level.  Enjoy:

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More From The Archives :: .::liquidstereoproject And Suzanna Choffel

Here’s a LONG one from way back… this show is circa 2000, featuring the beginnings of the classic .::liquidstereoproject lineup.  Also, as an added bonus, star songbird in the making Suzanna Choffel paid a visit to front her original backing band once again… this is a long one, so enjoy it!

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