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Make Tracks :: Riders Against The Storm (RAS) Present ‘UPLIFTED’ Pilot

Posted on September 7, 2018 | Leave a comment

Austin-based hip-hop outfit Riders Against the Storm (RAS) are truly an inspiration in regards to how you can take your passion and let it lead you to new opportunities.  The latest of these opportunities includes the recent filming and release of a pilot series titled UPLIFTED where (RAS) travel around the country (and eventually the globe) interviewing people of note.  The pilot showcases an interview and birthday party for East Austin resident Richard Overton, who recently turned 112, making him the oldest living man in America and the third oldest in the world.  WIth such a strong episode ride out of the gate, I am looking forward to seeing what else the crew can cook up.

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More Momentum :: PNTHN Keeps Making Moves, Drops ‘RICO’

Posted on September 6, 2018 | Leave a comment

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PNTHN has been making all the right moves the last couple of years on their path to success.  The collective, who started with a handful of songs and solid videos, found themselves getting blog placements, opening for touring acts, and winning contests, including placement at this year’s A3C convention in Atlanta.  With that trip coming up, it makes sense that the crew would drop a new EP to keep listeners happy and potential new fans intrigued.  RICO is a seven track collaboration with producer Romby that allows folks more insight into the lives and inner-workings of the crew, and a snapshot of their growth.  At this rate, I’m definitely looking forward to the next full length and the subsequent music video outpout that RICO will inevitably lead to.  As always, check out the EP, give it a like, a comment and a share, and keep supporting your local creatives!

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Award Tour :: Attic Ted Performs ‘Take Me Back To Tulsa’ At Galerie Kirschey For Raw Gigs

Posted on September 5, 2018 | Leave a comment

Over the past couple of years, Attic Ted has found himself exploring the clubs, pubs, museums and DIY spaces of Europe via several tours of different countries.  His eccentric and exhilarating performance has always been appreciated stateside, but he’s really been making waves to the point the trips overseas have become somewhat frequent.  Recently, while stopping by Galerie Kirschey in Germany, Attic Ted hooked up with Raw Gigs to perform Take Me Back To Tulsa for their YouTube channel.  The result is a unique presentation of an Attic Ted standard, fit and ready for you to watch, like, comment and share.  Seeing Attic Ted relishing in his opportunities is inspiring, so definitely take a moment to check him out!

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Personal Reflection :: ConductHer And Token Connect For ‘Female Masturbation’ Collaboration

Posted on September 4, 2018 | Leave a comment

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ConductHer, one half of ChurchCough, has been doubling down on the workload in the midst of producing the group’s upcoming new release.  The second workload has involved a handful of San Marcos-based female musicians collaborating to examine the feminine mystique and sexuality in the Information Age.  Female Masturbation, co-curated by Token, features contributions from Lemur & Franks, Brandix and Rachel Williams.  After a recent successful album release show, the duo is looking to spread the word about the project, so definitely give it a listen and a share.

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Around Town :: Ben Buck’s ‘Raunch Dressing’ Music Video

Posted on August 30, 2018 | Leave a comment

Ben Buck is a young man on a come up in the Austin hip-hop scene.  Recently, he connected with FOCI Productions to create a music video for Raunch Dressing, the lead single off of Ben Buck‘s instrumental project McNasty21.  The video captures a day in the life of Ben Buck as he goes around town with his musician friends to rehearse and perform (both on the streets and on the stage).  This one is definitely entertaining, and it does a good job of letting you in on the personality of the ever entertaining Ben Buck.  Definitely spread this one around, give it a like, and leave a comment.

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Taking Action :: BlackLight And Ricki Savage Connect For ‘Crying AF’ Music Video

Posted on August 29, 2018 | Leave a comment

These days, it seems that the simple act of existing as a minority in a tension-filled society is one filled with paranoia… fear of systematic oppression, fear of violence at the hands of those meant to serve and protect, and fear of being judged unjustly are all very real concerns that have always been around, and that continue to be relevant as the times supposedly change.  Austin-based MC BlackLight, along with collaborator and fellow MC Ricki Savage, dove into this reality musically via BlackLight‘s track Crying AF, and with human rights rallies popping up in Austin, it only seemed right that footage from those rallies should be used in conjunction with their story for a music video.  The pair manage to show how art and reality often intertwine and imitate one another, as large numbers of people are shown uniting for the very same things that the pair are rapping about.  Definitely help these guys spread this much needed message via a like, comment and a share to their video, and never forget to support your local creators.

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Stepping Up :: Alesia Lani Aims To Wow TRCoA With ‘Pay Me No Mind’ Performance

Posted on August 28, 2018 | Leave a comment

The journey of Alesia Lani from striving R&B performer to a force on the scene continues to gain momentum as time moves forward.  This summer, she made an attempt at a huge step forward by taking part in an opportunity for a sizable grant from The Recording Conservatory of Austin.  Part of this attempt included an in-studio performance of Pay Me No Mind, a strong composition about how important respect is when it comes to love.  With the help of her band and backing singers (plus a little bit of narrative footage edited in), Alesia Lani blew the roof off of TRCoA‘s sound stage.  The performance is a fun one, and the confidence running throughout is truly inspiring.  Check it out, leave a like, share and comment, and be sure to keep supporting your local creatives!

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Recharge Zone :: Cory Mann Makes A Call To Humanity With ‘Sacred Springs’ Video

Posted on August 27, 2018 | Leave a comment

San Marcos-based performer and nature enthusiast Cory Mann recently collaborated with videographers Konstantin Belyshev and Paul Dubiel to make a plea to everyone who enjoys the natural resources that are the San Marcos river and the Edwards Aquifer zone.  As many in the area know, population growth and rapid development in the area have left a mark on the ecosystem.  Cory, in particular, took the time on Sacred Springs to educate people on the fact that pollution on the river has an effect on the recharge zones in the area, which in turn disrupts the flow of streams and rivers, which disrupts the Edwards Aquifer, the artesian zones, and the natural life (some of it endangered) that exists off of that flow.  Growth and change are natural, but we as humans must be mindful of the impact that we leave as we continue along with that growth and change, because that impact affects us all.

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Muscle Memory :: Virgil Wolfe And Daroundhero Reconnect For ‘It’s Just Distance’

Posted on August 24, 2018 | Leave a comment

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Virgil Wolfe and Big Lo have been on a songwriting tear recently, so a new track from that neck of the woods is no surprise.  What makes It’s Just Distance so special is that it marks the first collaboration between Virgil Wolfe and Daroundhero in nearly a decade.  The energy between these two on the track is kinetic, and with Big Lo‘s off-kilter jazz-influenced beat as the driving force, the two emcees trade bars and hook duty as good as the cats from Project Blowed used to get down.  Tracks like these remind me of my transition from fan to artist in the early to mid-1990’s, strictly because tracks like these, tracks with so much love emanating from them, being performed by people in very similar situations to myself, let me know that the only hurdle to creative expression was a personal one.  Hopefully this collaboration between these old friends is not a one-off, and we don’t have to wait another eight years for a follow-up track.  Definitely check this one out, share it around, and leave it a like and/or comment.

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Games Played :: CHHK And Tall Kyle Drop ‘The Way She Goes’ Video

Posted on August 23, 2018 | Leave a comment

There’s no shortage of talent within the ranks of the College of Hip-Hop Knowledge (CHHK), and the collective has had no trouble proving that time and time again.  The latest creative offering from their ranks comes in the form of a new music video from Tall Kyle for The Way She Goes, a reflection on that ever present battle of attraction between men and women that ebbs and flows so drastically.  Tall Kyle uses the first verse to visually and lyrically break down how the situations play out, while the second verse is a much more reflective rumination on what could have been, what could be, and how fault ultimately lies at the feet of both parties.  The real point to be considered from everything, in my opinion, is that drive to not let things like this hold you back on your path to fulfillment.  Artistic integrity and rewards are our responsibility, and with achievement of these goals comes the confidence and notoriety that brings people closer to us (which is another examination in itself).  Props to Tall Kyle and CHHK for continuing to put out dope product.  Be sure to like, leave a comment, share the video around, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for more quality content.

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