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Poetic Mystic :: Faylita Hicks Steps Forward With ‘A New Name For My Love’

Posted on September 24, 2021 | Leave a comment

I’ve been a friend and fan of Faylita Hicks for quite a while, and watching Faylita‘s journey as an artist, performer and creative has been a pleasure and a joy. Faylita marched into the darkness of 2020 with the release of HOODWITCH, a stirring collection of poems and images that reflected Faylita‘s past, both bad and good. Out of this book release came notoriety, opportunities and accreditation, so it makes sense that with such accomplishment bolstering Faylita at the present, the next step would be a new project in the form of A NEW NAME FOR MY LOVE. The roster, aside from the poetry of Faylita, includes production by Hanz Nobe and Chris Varvaro and guest vocals from SymmaTree, making the album as much of a family affair as it is a personal statement. Let’s get the numbers run up on A NEW NAME FOR MY LOVE so that the next time we’re talking about Faylita Hicks, we’ll be talking about Grammy consideration and nomination.

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Swan Song :: StereoFiend Signs Off With ‘Hennessey’ Single

Posted on March 11, 2021 | Leave a comment

Recently, StereoFiend lead MC SymmaTree took a break from his daily meme onslaught to drop some sad news : the San Antonio-based band has officially ended their long run with the release of their final single, Hennessey. With so much talent in the group, it’s a shame that things have come to an end, but Hennessey is definitely a high note to go out on… Joy is not only singing with the kind of soul that comes with personal experience, but her lyrical imagery is a rich as the grooves that the band is laying down. Definitely cop this track if you have a buck to support, share it around, and help keep the name of StereoFiend alive past the band’s selected end date.

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Nature Boy :: SymmaTree And Mf. Tired Drop ‘Sycamore Tree’ EP

Posted on May 15, 2020 | Leave a comment

From the digital desk of SymmaTree :

‘The main concept behind this project is returning to a place or state of mind that’s special to you. I had a ton of fun writing these songs and coming up with cheesy nature based song titles. Thanks for listening.’

Check out SymmaTree and mf. tired‘s hard work, share it around, and cop it if you have $5.

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Collective Efforts :: StereoFiend Releases ‘Concerns & Doubts’ EP

Posted on March 12, 2020 | Leave a comment

The work ethic of Grid Squid Entertainment is extremely admirable, as the group has continued over the years to grow as a team, as solo artists, and even in small collective pockets between themselves or with the involvement of those outside the core. The latter designation is where StereoFiend lands, which features Grid Squid members SymmaTree and Joy, with the live backing of bassist Mike Deosdade, guitarist Tristan Bulgrin, drummer Mike Lenoir and keyboardist Joshua D. McGoldrick. The group has been making noise in the central Texas area for the past half a decade or so, and after the 2016 release of Urge & Grit and the subsequent years of live shows, the growth in all aspects resonates perfectly with Concerns & Doubts. SymmaTree‘s signature flow and voice sit deeply in the pocket, Joy‘s confidence as a vocalist continues to grow, and the musicians are given room to express their talent. Take a dive into this project and get to know the group better, donate if you can, and share this one around with your friends.

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Skill Share :: SymmaTree Captured Live At Limelight By GoingSouthMagazine

Posted on January 10, 2020 | Leave a comment

The miles that SymmaTree has put in on the road the past few years, as mentioned many times on this blog, are an admirable achievement. Be it far from or close to home, this tour time has allowed him a comfort on stage that puts him a cut above most of his contemporaries. Recently, while doing a stint on the #InSearchOfTheBlackMessiah tour at Limelight in San Antonio, GoingSouthMagazine had cameras on hand to capture SymmaTree‘s performance, and thanks to them, we get to experience it and share it around. Dig it, leave a like and a comment if you’re moved to do so, and support your local creatives!

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Funny Games :: SymmaTree And Big Lo Connect For ‘The Divine Comedy’

Posted on November 22, 2019 | Leave a comment

The homie SymmaTree has been handling his hip-hop path the old fashioned way these days : hit the road and blaze a trail for yourself, no matter the cost. Most people realize the obvious benefit of this choice, which is the growth of your fanbase and the ability to spread your impact, but one of the bonus benefits of this approach is expanding your peer circle. Somewhere along the path, SymmaTree hooked up with Big Lo out of Florida, and the two like-minded individuals started trading show opportunities back and forth. This continued connection eventually led to the recent release of The Divine Comedy, a three song collection written by SymmaTree and produced by Big Lo. For such a short project, the topics and approach weigh heavy and are extremely thought-provoking, and the production gives everything a gravitas worthy of undivided attention. Definitely a great appetizer for what will hopefully be a continued collaboration, and hopefully one that leads to a full-length project sooner than later. Check it out, cop it, and donate a few bucks if you’ve got it.

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Flame Throwers :: SymmaTree And Rupert The Duke Connect For ‘Strike The Match’

Posted on March 21, 2019 | Leave a comment

SymmaTree is the embodiment of the hard work it takes to grow as an artist. Not only is he constantly writing and looking for opportunities to work with others, the time he spends traveling to play shows affords him the chance to expand his circle of collaborators. During an Amarillo stop, SymmaTree had the pleasure of meeting Rupert the Duke, and a spark (pun intended) was created that led to the eventual creation of Strike the Match, an EP focusing on the passion and drive it takes to better yourself, your creations and your position in life. The production matches the intensity of SymmaTree‘s instantly recognizable voice, and guest appearances from AK1, Joy and CA the Commoner provide the right balance of vocal variety. Hopefully, the duo can follow up one day with a full length, but until then, be sure to share this one around, and cop it if you have a few bucks.

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Night Moves :: SymmaTree Of Grid Squid Entertainment Releases ‘Second Star To The Right’

Posted on December 18, 2018 | Leave a comment

SymmaTree of Grid Squid Records is a man on a mission. Over the course of the last two years, I’ve personally witnessed him work a full-time job while performing and touring regularly, at times crossing multiple state lines over the course of long weekends. Over that same span of time (a bit longer, actually), SymmaTree amassed a collection of loose tracks that begin with Eren Yeager. While finishing up the production and waiting for features on his Frozen Leaves EP, Symmatree revisited the tracks, and eventually, the groundwork was laid for Second Star to the Right. He’s been hyping this one up for a minute, and after hearing the project, I can fully understand why. The album is a free download, so there’s no reason not to cop it and share it around so that others can do the same.

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True Stories :: SymmaTree Talks Life And Experience On ‘RaRa Room Radio’ With O.G. Willikers

Posted on October 16, 2018 | Leave a comment

My main man SymmaTree of Grid Squid Entertainment stays making tracks by touring and playing shows all over the midwest, southwest and southeast regions of the United States. During a recent road stint in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he made a stop by the RaRaRoom Radio podcast, hosted by O.G. Willikers, where he and guests talk shop about the creative process and experience. Having know SymmaTree for so long, it’s eye-opening to hear him talk so personally and openly about the time he’s invested in the game, the strides he’s made as an artist and leader of a crew, and his reflections on his songwriting and performance process. If you’ve ever found yourself intrigued by one of his performances or songs, this is the podcast for you, as it is sure to enrich your future encounters and experiences with SymmaTree. Give the podcast a like, a comment and a share, and never forget to support your local creatives.

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Hidden Gems :: DEFY’d Gives You ‘Nothing For Your Birthday’

Posted on July 24, 2017 | Leave a comment

There’s problems, and then there’s good problems. A problem is when you have every intention of creating music, but you lack the motivation or the opportunities to do so. A good problem is when your motivation and opportunities are so abundant, that sometimes your musical output goes overlooked by even those who stay checking for it. The latter would be the case in regards to the homeboy SymmaTree. Dude stays busy both representing for Grid Squid Entertainment and StereoFiend, so when I came across a post about a project he was in called DEFY’d, I was surprised that I completely missed the boat on it. nothing for your birthday is the solid first effort from a band, an amalgamation of members from Call Me King and Dancing with Gepetto, as well as the previously mentioned SymmaTree and additional vocalist M.E. Farrell. It would be easy to classify this project as rock/rap [see the very self-aware (my ears matter) interlude], but that would be doing this collaboration a disservice, as there is something definitely brewing here. I’ve heard the song Fingertips previously, but it does a nice job of rounding out this debut offering. I am looking forward to hearing more from DEFY’d, believe that.