hip-hop breakbeats
“Today’s music is inspired by whatever has gone on before. That’s what fascinates me. Soul music is the earliest form of hip hop. That’s why I want to create it. It might seem like recreating what was done in the past, but what I want to do is merge soul and hip hop together. That’s why I’ll bring in the live aspect of what happened back then into current hip hop trends. That’s the angle I’m... more

Hip-Hop
Doomtree is a record label. Doomtree is a rap crew. Doomtree is a family. Over the past five years Doomtree has become one of the most highly regarded hip-hop collectives in the Midwest, thanks to our innovative recordings, explosive live shows, and tireless work ethic. By combining the blueprint of hip hop with the DIY ethos of punk and a slew of disparate artistic and musical... more

Hard Rock
Lions are an Austin, Texas based band that formed in July 2005. Their music is influenced by 60s and 70s era hard rock with 90s era fever. Lions create a blend of retro riffage, artful noise, melodic interludes, and revolutionary attitude. Members include Matt Drenik (lead vocals, guitarist), Jake Perlman (drummer), Austin Kalman (lead guitarist, vocals), and Mike Sellman (bass guitar, vocals). "All roars and manes, Lions blends heavy... more

Electronic art music
Emancipator escaped from the Underground Railroad Chain Gang in the 11th century. He invented the hot air balloon, with which he chartered the Amazon River. He invented wine. Emancipator found the formula for the crystallization of ice during a quiet Japanese winter. He perfected the art of agriculture. He can climb trees faster than you. Emancipator bleeds ambrosia. He discovered Iceland. He can breathe... more

House
Musicians like to write about themselves that their stuff allows for „no pigeon holing“. With the first releases from Trickski in 2005, it quickly became evident that this is not true for these guys. They fit into every drawer you can think of! Fans returning home with a new Trickski record habitually tear their hear in front of their shelves: Where is this one going? Techno? Yes. House? Definitely. Dicso? Sure. Rock? Sometimes.... more

Psychedelic
" Amplified Heat sounds like it took the blues, made it snort a serious dose of cocaine and turned up the amps." - The State News Even though the Ortiz brothers have been on the Austin music scene since 1999, they emerged as Amplified Heat in 2003, stemming from a stripped-down blues outfit originally formed in Houston. Blowing out the speakers of clubs around Austin and its surrounding areas, they quickly garnered die-hard fans who... more

Hip-Hop
UNUdub is an indie label based in Philadelphia. It was started by Low2behold (underground hip hop producer) in 2004 and has since opened its doors for any and all who will listen.... more

Hip-Hop
With tens of thousands of albums sold and hundreds of shows rocked, the word of mouth is spreading about Sweatshop Union's style of conscious lyrics, highly musical beats, and high energy live shows that far surpass the average hip hop concert. Campaigning to create awareness for their fourth album Water Street, Sweatshop are embarking on their most extensive phase of touring ever, hitting over 100 cities across North America in just over 4... more

Hip-Hop
What do you think of when you think about struggling? The kids in the street, no food stomach bubblin' or n****s in the E-Class, heavy drug smugglin'?" – Xzibit All hip hop bio clichés aside, Eyezon knows struggle all too well. Born in South Africa, he learned firsthand the trials associated with segregation, racism, and poverty. Growing up in difficult times without a father and a mother exiled to Germany for her... more

Alternative Rock
The Galeej Gurus are a band that's been around for 5 yrs. We've been involved in the music scene, however, for a little longer having played with two separate bands prior to the formation of the GGs (Ananth - The Chronic Blues Band, and Nathan, Matthew - Discord). Asked what our music can be defined as, you can expect our responses to be as varied as a simple "rock" to a hip-sounding "Progressive-Funk", to the all- encompassing "Rock`n`Roll" !... more