Double Down :: EVOLVE Drops A Pair Of Companion Projects

Posted on November 10, 2020 | Leave a comment

As October came to an end, the homie Evolve decided to bless the masses with a pair of connected projects : SIDE A: CONVERSATION PIECES and SIDE B: SINNER’S PRAYER.  On top of both having stellar album artwork that is immediately striking, EVOLVE‘s hardline observations can be found all over both projects, with his deliberate and proud delivery of truth coming at the listener relentlessly.  Both albums have a somber feel to them, although CONVERSATION PIECES relies on more introspective, lush, piano-driven beats, while SINNER’S PRAYER definitely has the more sinister sonic edge.  With a production line-up consisting of Shots Dupre, Jony Escoe, Junk Room Beats, Purple Villian, Jones Got Music, The Process, Awdazcate and Lord Damage, these two distinct audio feels have enough variety amongst themselves to carry you through both projects.  For those with money burning a hole in their pocket, this is definitely worth supporting, but even if the money is tight, these albums are certainly worth your time, attention and shares, so be sure to support however you can.

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Terror Trilogy :: Dem Beach Boys Strike Again With ‘No Place Like Home’

Posted on November 9, 2020 | Leave a comment

Everyone’s favorite trope exploring, politically radical, rhythmically gifted rap crew is back for election season.  Dem Beach Boys figured the best way to wrap up Donald Trump‘s recent term would be to drop No Place Like Home, a damning examination of how the cultural temperature has shifted from warm to well past the boiling point over the last four years.  Be it racial divides, denying immigrants basic civil rights, or the gradual growth of a police state, Dem Beach Boys check all the hot button boxes with clever, biting lyrical darts.  This one isn’t for the satirically-challenged, so if you’ve got a thick skin and aren’t smooth-brained, check it out, leave a like and a comment, and kick up some dust by sharing it around.

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Setting Intentions :: Magical Objects Takes Off With ‘I’m Ready’

Posted on November 6, 2020 | Leave a comment

Singer/songwriter extraordinaire Boone Graham is never one that lacks ideas and creative drive.  His latest project, Magical Objects, has some of the best lo-fi, garage-rock style vibes that I’ve heard in a long while, and this is purely off the strength of the lead single, I’m Ready.  All of the positive energy I’d expect from a Boone Graham song is there, including a recognition of the present state and a desire to improve inwardly and outwardly, and with the high energy musical backing propelling things, you feel included in the growth as a listener.  Definitely check this one out, and follow Boone Graham‘s Magical Objects on social media as well, because I’m sure this is just the beginning.

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Love Jones :: Jonny Jukebox Teams Up With Cory Kendrix For ‘BetterThanDrugs’

Posted on November 5, 2020 | Leave a comment

I’ve always trusted Cory Kendrix, so if he posts about new music I’m generally checking it out immediately. Therefore, when Cory lumped in a music recommendation with his recent label signing announcement, I knew that he must be extra hype about it. The track, a Jonny Jukebox track titled BetterThanDrugs on which Kendrix features, is definitely a banger, with slight The Weeknd vibes, but more of a lean towards the hip-hop side of things than the R&B side. Topically, the lyrics are solid, with the obvious connection of love addiction and drug addiction used as a setup to true love serving as ‘the plug’ rather than ‘the drug’. This track could definitely make some noise with the right placements, so I recommend you check it out now before it blows, cop it if you can, and share it around regardless.

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Past-time Paradise :: BoomBaptist Revisits Yadira Brown’s Tape Collection For ‘School Is Cool 2’

Posted on November 4, 2020 | Leave a comment

From the digital desk of BoomBaptist :

“This cassette photo is wildly substantial and I know she (Yadira Brown) won’t talk about it, so I will.  This year she unearthed a wealth of knowledge about herself and her history, one of the items being a self-made cassette from when she was a child (I want to say 7 or 8 years old).  The cassette was labeled Yadira: School is Cool and consisted of R&B freestyles she recorded on the tape.  Her singing was advanced : she would indicate where backing vocals belonged, where nuances in the writing should change, and how the songs should have repeating sections (choruses).  Topics ranged from needing love to being reunited with someone.  Listening to it, I realized Yadira was always meant to be a writer/singer and at that age, she was so innately drawn to it, that she could imagine every section of the vocal, fully.  In the spirit that is Yadira, she wanted to turn the attention away from herself and give the gift of a new album back to the world, however, she’s the actual gift and I’m honored to love her everyday.  So, everyone who knows her, reach out to her today and jam this incredible mixtape!’

-chief

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Connecting Worlds :: Curbside Jones Connects With Dhrma For ‘Floating In Between’ EP

Posted on November 3, 2020 | Leave a comment

The homie Curbside Jones is becoming a sonic jetsetter right before our eyes.  It was just this July that he dropped Gyakusou Vol. 1, a collaboration with Japanese producer Ballhead, and here we are three months later looking at a collaboration similar in spirit.  Floating In Between, a collaborative effort with Japanese producer Dhrma, finds Curbside Jones covering a surprisingly vast array of sounds and feelings within the span of three tracks.  When you go to check this one out (which you most definitely should), don’t forget to check out the insight Curbside Jones provided into each track, and while you’re there, cop it if you can, and share it regardless so others can enjoy it.

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Manifesting Visions :: Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice Drops ‘LANIE’, A New Short Film

Posted on November 2, 2020 | Leave a comment

In my never-ending quest to express my creative drive and desires in as many ways as possible, I have released a new short film.  LANIE is the story of a young woman making a mid-travel stop at an air b&b location, only to discover that the location holds much more in store than she could ever imagine or bargain for.  Making this one was a blast, as Moira McCulloch and Colton Ferguson delivered wonderfully strong performances, and the homegirl K Death was gracious enough to allow me to use some of her older tunes as score material.  My short films and music videos generally don’t do major numbers, but the reception to this one has been a joy to behold, so if you find the time, please check it out, leave a like and a comment, and share it around for others to experience.

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Raw Talk :: Benji Alx Connects With Poolboi Blu For ‘Hardcore Championship’

Posted on October 23, 2020 | Leave a comment

The dynamic duo of Benji Alx and Poolboi Blu are back at it again like a Texas version of Pete Rock & CL Smooth.  Poolboi Blu is quickly building himself a case as a go to producer, and Benji is one of the first artists to consistently use this cheat code.  Their latest single, Hardcore Championship, is some on point Benji braggadocio flow over an off-kilter, nerves-inducing track that is a bit different than what we’ve come to know Poolboi for.  If this collaboration results in both of these artists continuing to push their creative boundaries, I’m here for it.  Dig the track on your favorite streaming service, and share it with your people!

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Creative Wings :: Sir Woman Branches Out With ‘Bitch’ EP

Posted on October 22, 2020 | Leave a comment

For many years, I’ve been a fan and supporter of the Austin-based outfit Wild Child, but apparently I was only a surface level fan, because it wasn’t until recently that I discovered the side projects connected to the group.  I bring this up because my recent discovery of lead singer Kelsey Wilson‘s solo project Sir Woman has been a complete breath of fresh air.  Her latest EP, the soulful Bitch, sets aside the airy vibes that Wild Child is known for, instead going for the gut punch of deep feeling and emotion over lush 1970‘s era production, falling in the realms of Barry White and Minnie Ripperton more so that the hippie-esque vibes that Wild Child is known for.  Long story short, don’t sleep on this one here… cop it if you can, stream it and share it regardless, and always support your local creatives!

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The Bargain :: Heroes Die Young Release ‘Painful Truth’ Single

Posted on October 21, 2020 | Leave a comment

San Marcos-based rock band Heroes Die Young are looking to make an impact in the vibrant central Texas music scene the old-fashioned way : strong songwriting, old school promotion and (hopefully one day soon) live performances for new and old fans.  Their latest (and seventh) single, Painful Truth, is a new take on the ballad, eschewing the call for the best parts of a significant other and instead opting for any and all truths.  The high energy soundtrack matches the urgency and nervous nature the lyrics lay out perfectly.  Don’t be surprised if a song like this one gets the music video treatment at some point.  In the meantime, like the song, leave a comment if you dig it, and share it around for all to enjoy!

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