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Agylyty, Your Favorite MC

no@spam.com (Albatros Jones) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:08:45 CDT

Imagine your eyes are closed, music starts to run through your head... a couple of slow beats begin to vibrate through your chest, followed by a few eighth notes on the hi-hat.

One Note Ahead: Play That Folky Music

no@spam.com (S.J. Dibai) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:02:13 CDT

Folk by Association shares their thoughts on Indie Music: "...do it yourself, or nothing gets done."

Bringin' the Heat

no@spam.com (Mallori Kenworthy) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:40:45 CDT

The name, the tour and a few choice words reveal...In a time where most rock is becoming more and more computerized and synthesized and all kinds of other “-izes,” Amplified Heat takes it back to good ol’ rock and roll.

Ray Prim: rock p-hop groosion

no@spam.com (Albatros Jones) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:43:10 CDT

Ray Prim, front man for 7 Stones, Primm, and Venus is Falling is local to the Austin music scene who brings a soulful Rock/Pop/Hip-Hop/Groove Fusion to town and if you haven't experienced him and his moving grooves and vocals, you aren't getting to indulge in authentic local music scene.

This World Is Not Perfect

no@spam.com (Ramus Dahl) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:38:15 CDT

Jon Dee Graham...shattered beer bottles...and a giant, bucking chicken

Talk Music

no@spam.com (Samantha Newton) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:42:26 CDT

So, you wanna go to this show with me?

Sure, what kind of music is it?

Umm…I dunno, like hip hop, but not rap like hip hop more like spoken word slam hip hop but not too heavy on the poetry side, you know with a band, and this like washing machine thing…and a trumpet too.

Can’t forget the trumpet. Gotta love a horn.

RickShon: The Music Behind the Man

no@spam.com (Rosemary Hau) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:56:11 CDT

Accompanying interview to already posted article.

SavageKat is just good music.

no@spam.com (David Pennington) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:21:22 CST

I don't know why I need to flower things up, it is what it is. I listened, I liked it, and the details behind such decisions are in the full review, which you should read.

Grimace Federation: A Federation of Freaky, Fresh Fusion

no@spam.com (David Chaitt) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:41:11 CST

NAS was wrong when he told everyone, "Hip-Hop is dead"; just like the human race itself, hip-hop has evolved paring seemingly opposite musical styles together. Philly's own Grimace Federation fuses jazz, hip-hop, post-rock, and electronic music in a fresh, unheard way.

From the Street to the Stage: Audible Eye

no@spam.com (Kevin McElvaney) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:44:06 CST

Audible Eye is a Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist who began performing on the streets of the city last year. Recently, he has taken to the stage, utilizing everything from solo bass guitar to belly dancers to entertain his fans.

Remember the 90s? Downtown Harvest Put the Fun Back in Indy Rock

no@spam.com (Kevin McElvaney) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:30:55 CST

Just like it says in the title. Philadelphia's Downtown Harvest draw comparisons as far and wide as Beck and The Pixies. There's something very 1990s about them, and their fun-loving attitude and spontaneity make them stand out in the current indie rock scene. Make sure you read about them here first, before they're all over the radio and you wish you had!

Female Power Trio Mystifies and Rocks

no@spam.com (Tim Kostycz) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:35:13 CST

Female power trio, The Gypsy Fembots, let us know that the roots of rock and roll have not blown away into the wind.

Haunting Oboe Music of Austin TX

no@spam.com (Samantha Newton) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:48:15 CST

Samantha Newton explores local Austin band "Haunting Oboe Music". Read about what she discovers while getting to know the band and attending their recent show at Antone's.

Technically Techno, But Entirely Creative

no@spam.com (Mallori Kenworthy) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:48:45 CST

Exstus blends emotions, vibes, and massive creativity with every song he creates.

Living Better...Electrically.

no@spam.com (Blue Orchid) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:29:52 CST

Perfectly Independent.

Loxsly of Austin

no@spam.com (Samantha Newton) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:22:45 CST

My take on a great new band, Loxsly, in a city that I love. But, it is a city that needs some rennovations in the musical outlook department.

RickShon: The Man Behind the Music

no@spam.com (Rosemary Hau) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:03:28 CST

RickShon is no overnight celebrity. Hell, he isn't even signed. But that is just what makes him so interesting.

A look at The Sessions

no@spam.com (David Pennington) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:56:06 CST

I take a deep, informed look at The Sessions only to discover it is like diving head-first into the shallow end of the pool.

Where I'm From

no@spam.com (Jessica Parker) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:05:16 CST

If you want tunes that don't fit so neatly in a buzz-laden description, look at the City of Brotherly Love. There's stuff brewing in the gritty city that's garnering the most attention it's seen since the mid-'90's "Psychedelphia" explosion.

Just take a look at The YMD and J. Fox...

Perfect Storm Brings Record Deal

no@spam.com (Nancy Dunham) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:26:13 CST

Finally, after years of playing myriad local and regional shows, the festival was the perfect storm of music lovers who felt a kinship with The Bridge's musical offerings.

"Just listen and you will love," wrote a woman identified only as 'Lisa' on one of the sites about that performance.

Are you "Into It"?

no@spam.com (Jasmine Bella) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:09:57 CST

On Thursday, September 27th 2007, Evan Thomas Weiss turned 23. He'd noticed his last few years had gone by rather quickly. To combat (or encourage..?) this movement in his life, he began writing and recording one song every week of his 23rd year. That's roughly 52 songs. He called this project Into It Over It.

Making a Star in Brighton

no@spam.com (Mallori Kenworthy) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:30:48 CST

Pam Mae is shining bright in Brighton, Colorado.

The Velocity of The Velocet

no@spam.com (Mallori Kenworthy) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:05:15 CST

This up and coming Brooklyn based band is wooing everyone who opens an ear to their interesting sound.

Chromatics breaks my hip-hop cherry

no@spam.com (David Pennington) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:02:14 CST

Chromatics brings a fresh blend to the table and reminds us why music worth listening to can't be found at Target.

Who Ever Said Southern Girls Are Saints??

no@spam.com (Christine Montesano) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:56:45 CST

The sentimental, high lonesome sound, of The Figs can catch you by surprise. These ladies sound off three part harmonies like Greek sirens above the perilous rocks. Largely blue grass, with influences ranging from Built to Spill to local southern flavors like The Red Stick Ramblers, the figs are not to be taken lightly.

outside the box...

no@spam.com (Nicole Ruybal) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:06:06 CST

Here's a recipe for soo p and the outsider: Take one part electro, one part eletric vocals, mix with a little bit of rock and top off with a blend of mellow listening.

Kaliber Pellets the Crunkbox Charts

no@spam.com (Tim Kostycz) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:13:29 CST

California-based rap artist Kaliber graces the Charts section of Crunkbox.com. The seventeen year-old rapper tells it like it is.

Quiet Voice Sings Loud and Clear

no@spam.com (Mallori Kenworthy) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:59:27 CST

An artist review of Pauly C, a singer/songwriter/acoustic guitar playin' Canadian native.

No One's Laughing

no@spam.com (Samantha Newton) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:32:15 CST

Artist: The Laughing
EP: Tiger Cry

A review of The Laughing's EP: Tiger Cry.

a little northern thinking...

no@spam.com (Nicole Ruybal) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:27:08 CST

While many women find it hard to make a name, scratch that, a credible name for themselves as an emcee in a male dominated genre, these three women have done just fine.