All good things must come to an end. Taji, Ryan and Cody, the team behind The Negro Problem podcast, recently had to face this fact as they gathered for what seems like the last time for the unforeseeable future. No spoilers here though… in order to find out why they’ve come to the end of the road, and to find out what the future holds for each member of the team, you’ll have to tune in for yourself.
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Evolution is a natural part of dedicated creation. Take Conwaythewhale, for example. Upon their inception, the band was just a duo, albeit a powerful one. Due to life circumstances and other creative obligations, what started as a raw musical confessional turned into a full-fledged power packed sonic testimonial, backed by a traditional full band. What has not changed, however, is the cutting honesty and pure emotion of singer/songwriter Justin Conway. The band stopped by KTSW 89.9‘s acclaimed Studio C Sessions recently, and their performance of John Locke was extremely touching, especially for those of us that have spent any time over the last 5 years or so in the San Marcos area. Check it out, share it around, and be sure to give it a like and/or leave a comment. Support college radio and local artists!
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Texas-based hip-hop artist Shelly Knicks packs a powerful punch in just under 2 minutes with his latest single, Internet Rapper. The song is a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek look at how the internet can skew perspectives and inflate egos in subtle but powerful ways. The video has a slightly off-kilter vibe to it with the color grading used, the computer style text and word bubbles, and even the meme-like behavior conveyed by Knicks and crew. The video is a dope one for sure, so give it that like, share and comment treatment it deserves.
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Old Man Skateboards (OMS) creator Jansen Newcum has been using his passion for improving his skating skill as inspiration to better himself in other areas. One of the areas that has been instantly noticeable is his skill as a filmer and an editor. From innovating a one person, two board technique to becoming a legitimate filmer of other skaters, everything has been trending upwards. Girl Skateboards recently announced a short film contest, and Jansen jumped at the opportunity. With a little help from friends Miguel Marrufo and Chris Jones (plus a beat assist from himself), the old man at Old Man Skateboards created something to be truly proud of. Like, share, leave a comment, and keep your eyes open for more dope content.
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poolboi blu knows how important it is to keep pumping out new material, and for that new material to push your sound forward. Without growth, there’s no reason to keep up with the artists that we love and support. horseplay finds poolboi blu getting extremely comfortable with his sample usage over rhythms that are both upbeat and airy. Many of the samples are familiar and bring a smile to my face, but the way that they are mixed in gives them a haunting feel. horseplay is a good course adjustment after the extremely solid chocolat, and it is a good indicator of more positive output in the future.
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As long as I’ve known Deleigh Hermes, I’ve known her to have a camera in hand and a smile on her face. She has a natural curiosity about and attraction to the world around her, and many years with a camera has allowed her to cultivate the skills to capture what she sees and present it in her stunning photography. #girlcrew collective recently sat down to talk with her about her work and her approach, and it may inspire you to chase your dreams when you take a look.
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Some bands defy convention and the ability to be labelled, and the San Marcos-based band Those Nights is a shining example of this. The band wavers between folk, soul, R&B, pop, rock, jazz and even hip-hop influences, and their songs always have a sense of urgency and purpose to them. Their latest offering, Fine Line, is another strong collection of songs, and one that could potentially thrust the group into a higher level of recognition. Definitely grab this one off of their website or stream it via your favorite service, as this is good music transcendent of any local tag you can hang on it.
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If there’s one thing that San Marcos will never run out of, it’s bands. You can barely throw a rock without hitting someone that contains enough talent and personality to hold a crowd’s attention. Manners is one of the groups that, over the past year or so, has stayed vigilant and managed to make a name for themselves. Because KTSW 89.9 understands the importance of giving props where props are due, the band was recently invited to bless Studio C Sessions with a performance of their song Creeps. Check it out, stay in tune to KTSW 89.9 and in line with what Manners are keeping up to, and always support local.
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Tagged 899, band, chief, ktsw, manners, san marcos, studio c sessions, the doomsday device
You know what it is. DDotElles, the Austin hip-hop version of The World’s Most Interesting Man, took some time to chop it up with Lit Up AV. On this particular snippet, we get to hear my man speak on hip-hop as a culture, genre and subgenre classification, and the art of knowing you’re great while recognizing there’s a time and place for your particular style of expression. Enjoy, like, share, and leave a comment!
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Tagged austin, chief, ddotelles, hip hop, lit up av, the doomsday device
As I’ve mentioned recently, a major part of 2018 has been exploring every aspect of my relation to film, be it my love for the medium or my drive to create. In the wake of this decision, the DOOMonFILM blog was created, and one of the goals for its creation was to open the door to new opportunities. In just 3 short months of existence, the first opportunity has emerged in the form of an invitation to appear on the Movies That Scarred Me podcast, hosted by Nick Hanover and Mark O. Stack. The two sit down weekly and talk about films the way that me and my friends do on a regular basis, and I am beyond excited to take part in this opportunity. Stay tuned and I’ll be sure to share when my episode goes up, but check out the other 4 in the meantime.
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Tagged chief, DOOMonFILM, mark o stack, movies that scarred me, nick hanover, podcast, the doomsday device
Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice 