Blake Burton Music Journalist Friday night, August 21st, I found myself at Mohawk in Austin, Texas. I’ve followed a band from Philadelphia for a few years from their mid west emo and math rock scene and was stoked to finally be able to see Sweet Pill. For those that don’t know about Sweet Pill, now is the time to check them out! Earlier this year, they released a new record […]
Blake Burton Music Journalist On any given night, you’re bound to run into some sort of live music in Austin. I stumbled across a post from Doom Records showcasing artists Salt+ and Distressor. Not only are these two trending and emerging artists in the scene, it’s being hosted at an essential venue in Austin. Loud guitars, walls of reverb, and washed out vocals were the focus of the night, it […]
Blake Burton Music Journalist On Saturday August 8th, Radio East hosted local Austin legends, The Sword who were supported by Red Fang and Spoon Benders. When I checked local listings I saw that there were a little over 300 people who were interested in going so I didn’t expect such a wild turnout. This was my first show at Radio East since the opening of their outdoor stage. Immediately when […]
Carter Guthrie Journalist The OC was a modern American soap opera that aired from 2003 to 2007, set in, you guessed it, Orange County, California. The show followed a young cast of characters through the highs and lows of a diverse set of melodramatic teenagers. The show launched the careers of notable actors and actresses like Melinda Clarke and Peter Gallagher, while also serving as the launchpad for others like […]
Mark McCutcheon Music Journalist I must’ve been 14 or 15 when I first heard "Shook Ones, Part II," appearing at random on my Spotify shuffle. Instantly, I was hooked by its haunting yet melodic beat and the rap duo’s incredible killer verses. While I had always fashioned myself a West Coast rap fan, I never really explored the East Coast’s flavor of hip-hop beyond Wu-Tang Clan and Nas. I took […]
Carter Guthrie Music Journalist Japan’s current culture is the result of an intersection between modernity and thousands of years of tradition. When in bustling city centers, you can turn a corner and find a 500-year-old statue or a Torii gate from long ago. You can see this combination of old and new in current Japanese fashion, architecture, and most interestingly, music. Within this intersection, Japanese City Pop emerges as an ode to traditional Japanese […]
Carter Guthrie Music Journalist According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the term “Liminal” is a term used to describe the in-between. This feeling has been personified in music for many decades. In this article, I’ll be showcasing a few artists and projects from the 2020’s that take this feeling of unknowingness and run with it. Mk.gee, Two Star and the Dream Police Michael Gordon or Mk.gee’s 2024 album Two Star and the Dream Police was my personal introduction to this feeling of a liminal record. […]
Carter Guthrie Music Journalist The electronic music scene in 2026 is more popular than ever, with deep roots that have been dug all across the planet. From techno in Detroit and London, to Brazilian Funk in São Paulo, it is safe to say the whole world is pumping up the volume. The various genres and subcultures allow for a diverse array of communities for anyone to call home. I got […]
Maya Warren Music Journalist We all find ourselves tapping our feet and nodding our heads to the beat of a song when something sounds just right to our ears. For many people, that feeling happens when listening to rap and funk, music that is heavily focused on its background beats. Have you ever thought to yourself why certain types of music make you want to dance more than others, though? […]
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