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Live Direct :: HaplogroupX Rocks Live From The ‘Duress EP Release Show’

Posted on June 24, 2020 | Leave a comment

A couple of Sundays ago, MC Homeless teamed up with HaplogroupX for an online show titled Homeless/Haplo virtual show to end police brutality.  Had the goal stated in the title of the event worked, then the team would have done something extraordinary, but what was achieved was the release of Duress, an collaborative EP between the two camps.  During the live show, Bernichus and Transplant performed and documented their portion of the live show and decided to share it via YouTube for those unable to tune in to the event.  Check it out, leave a like and a comment if you dig it, and share it around if you know somebody that would enjoy this.

-chief

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Imitation Game :: The Vortex Presents Stream Of ‘Underground’ For Juneteenth

Posted on June 23, 2020 | Leave a comment

Several years ago, The Vortex in Austin played host to an incredibly moving piece of theatre titled Underground.  The show focuses on two former college friends connected by protest and direct action who, after quite a bit of time gowing and living their respective lives, find themselves facing their troubled past with brutal honesty.  The talent on both sides of this production is stellar : Dr. Lisa B. Thompson wrote it, the play was directed by Rudy Ramirez, and best of all (my personal opinion), stars my old high school friend Jeffrey Johnson and fellow college theater-mate Marc Pouhé.  I had the pleasure of seeing this live during its original run, and this presentation comes as close to capturing the energy of a live run as a set of cameras can.  Enjoy, donate to The Vortex or those involved if you choose, leave a like and a share if it moves you, and share it around so others can enjoy.

-chief

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Hometown Heros :: ‘Slack Capital 3’ Hits Bandcamp

Posted on June 22, 2020 | Leave a comment

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Need a nice compilation of Austin artists?  Perhaps one the length of a triple album, covering multiple genres, with both new and old artists from the Austin scene?  Look no further than Slack Capital 3 : Slacking From Home Edition.  The lineup of talent on this bad boy is massive and impressive : Spoon, The Teeta, Calliope Musicals, Sailor Poon, Click-Clack, Magna Carda, Hikes, Botany and many more all contribute.  All proceeds go to the Austin Justice Coalition, so if you feel like rewarding your ears and your soul at the same time, grabbing this compilation seems like a no-brainer.

-chief

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Hard Truths :: Tank Washington Taps Kydd Jones For ‘I Can’t Breathe’

Posted on June 22, 2020 | Leave a comment

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The Austin-based LNS camp is taking the creative lead in terms of topical, moving music related to the racial, systematic and economic unrest we are dealing with these days.  This time, Tank Washington steps up to the plate with I Can’t Breathe, a self-explanatory ode to what has become an unfortunate statement uttered in multiple instances of police brutality and untimely death.  With Kydd Jones assisting on a moving hook, every bit of this unbelievably touching song resonates from start to stop, so definitely take a few minutes for this one, spread it around for others to hear, and if you can spare a buck, go ahead and support.

-chief

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Hard Truths :: Lil’ Ghostwriter Releases ‘A Song For The Police’ On Weird Rap Recrods

Posted on June 15, 2020 | Leave a comment

After dropping Interdependence, a compilation curated by Weird Rap in hopes of raising money for those impacted by COVID-19, Th’ Mole found himself caught between new and refreshed connections with a handful of talent, and a world devolving into a breaking point of racial tension and minority/police interactions filled with struggle and strife.  With such a striking crossroads laid out, it only seemed logical to address both of these things directly, and with Lil’ Ghostwriter‘s Inner Plenum EP on the verge of release through Weird Rap Records, the duo decided to address the issues and ills with urgency.  Over a chaotic, edge-filled production by Th’ Mole, Lil’ Ghostwriter lays out a laundry list of facts and observations dealing directly with the blemish-filled past relations between police and minorities.  With the long road to change just now coming into view, songs like these are of utmost importance, so check it out, share it around, and leave a like and a comment if you hear what’s being said.

-chief

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Bonus Truths :: TrumpCard Collaborates With Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice For ‘Shithole’

Posted on June 8, 2020 | Leave a comment

As painful as it is to sit back and watch the ills and injustices that are currently taking place (and have taken place for longer than I’ve been on this Earth), you find yourself in between the rock of silent, sad acceptance and the hard place of trying to clarify emotionally intense reactions in order to share them as sound, logical points.  Luckily, I find myself able to work though most issues with my pen, and it didn’t take much convincing when The SCROTUS reached out to me for inclusion on Shithole, one of the lead singles off of TrumpCard‘s upcoming second release, Cult 45.  Rather than put on a performance, The SCROTUS decided that reality spoke more than enough for the sentiments shared in this song, hence a video comprised of news and protest footage juxtaposed against images of American ‘values’.  This video is not an easy watch, but it is an important one, especially if we are looking to change this reality in any way, shape or form.  Please watch, please share, and please do not be silent against what you feel is unjust or an injustice.

-chief

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New Life :: SniperShot Releases ‘Tha Mixtape IV : Tha Rebirth’

Posted on June 5, 2020 | Leave a comment

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When I covered SniperShot‘s video for Face Facts a week or so ago, you’d have thought that I’d realized it was probably promo for an upcoming project.  Apparently, however, the obvious is obvious to all but me, as I recently discovered that SniperShot dropped Tha Mixtape IV : Tha Rebirth right around the same time that I discovered that video… the project actually came to my attention while prepping a post for the follow-up video to Face Facts :  the direct message that is Get Thoed…

As of a week prior to this posting, I’ve not checked out the mixtape, but because I know SniperShot is behind it, I know it’s a banger.  Don’t be like me though… check this one out asap, share it around for others to do the same, and throw SniperShot some cash if you’re feeling it enough to download.

-chief

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Double Down :: The Deer Release Two-Song EP Via Keeled Scales

Posted on June 4, 2020 | Leave a comment

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After the successful release of Do No Harm, you’d imagine most bands would be content to ride that success for a while, but The Deer are not most bands.  As an outfit that is always looking to give more than they receive, it only makes sense that, in conjunction with label Keeled Scales, The Deer would waste no time in releasing new music.  The two-song ep, Acid Wash | Superstition Mountains, is more of that classic material that folks have come to love from The Deer : vivid singing and songwriting, lush instrumentation and plenty of spirit embedded into the mix.  If you’re looking for some songs to kick off summer to, then The Deer have got you covered with this duo.

-chief

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Mood Music :: Tiny Toro Pulls You In With ‘Ashes And Honey’

Posted on June 3, 2020 | Leave a comment

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It’s awesome when supporting your friends leads to new discoveries, and doubly awesome when those discoveries are worthwhile.  This was the case when my friend Zoe Thomas posted about artwork she’d done for Ashes and Honey, the most recent release from San Marcos-based experimental instrumentalist Tiny Toro.  I was not familiar with Tiny Toro prior to this post, but as a fan of moody, somber instrumental music, this was one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve had in recent memory.  If you’re looking for a small slice of peace and tranquility in an increasingly hectic existence, then Ashes and Honey has you covered, even if only for a brief time.

-chief

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Fun House :: Protextor Invites Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice To ‘Protextor’s Playhouse’

Posted on June 2, 2020 | Leave a comment

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A couple of Fridays ago, the homie Protextor had me on as a guest for the Protextor’s Playhouse segment of Coldtowne Theater Company‘s Twitch-based programming, ColdtowneTV.  Over the course of 20 or so minutes, Protextor and myself talked about life during COVID-19, video games, the creative process and much more.  Check out this interview (and the whole broadcast if you’re up for being entertained), and be sure to check out ColdtowneTV every Friday night for more entertainment.

-cheif

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