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Electronic
Being newly introduced to the music of Break Science and Manic Focus entirely, I was oblivious to the innovative and raw talent that was soon to consume my night. As soon as I approached the venue, there was a unique energy that flourished from the crowd that easily fed into my anticipation. Walking through the doors to […]
Electronic
Fresh off the release of their latest mix tape, Funk The World 26, the guys who make up Fort Knox Five have been consistently crushing the dance party music scene since their formation nearly a decade ago, and have yet to show any signs of slowing down when reflecting upon the productive summer these guys […]
Electronic
Birthed from the creative mind of producer Doug Appling, Emancipator is an ambient trip that guides the listener through a wave of sound and emotion, creating an ethereal and surreal sense of nostalgia. Emancipator’s meticulous soundscapes and euphoric effects are merely amplified when the live band is in tow, aptly named Emancipator Ensemble. Featuring the […]
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Live Music Coverage
Pop-Metal rockers Alesana kicked off their Chaos Is A Ladder Tour with Megosh in Austin last week after making Trees in Dallas one of their first stops on the tour. If you’ve ever been to Trees in Dallas, you know it’s an intimate venue, making it a great place to see any band you’re passionate about. […]
Electronic
There are very few concerts that make a warming and everlasting impression on your heart, but last Friday at Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom was just that. Upon entering the venue, the feeling was immediately mutual: we were all in store for a night of otherworldly, divine bass bliss. Though each artist on the billing had their […]
Electronic
As the bittersweet end of Red Rocks season nears, we can only look ahead to the rad handful of shows we have left to choose from in hopes that we can prolong our Red Rocks love beyond the summer. Luckily, Rowdytown is the only party on the Rocks that has more than enough funk to […]
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Electronic
The auditory mission of Dirtwire is to take the listener on a spiritually guided excursion through ancient roots and worldly sounds, creating dynamically appealing compositions unlike any you’ve heard before. Comprised of David Satori from Beats Antique and Evan Fraser of Hamsa Lila, these two musical geniuses have successfully conquered uncharted territory when it comes to their […]
Electronic
Though we’re always first to pack up and head to a music festival at the drop of a hat, we’ll also be the first to admit that it can be disheartening seeing the same tired headliners grace lineups, flier after flier. You can never see your favorite artist too many times. But wouldn’t you rather attend a […]
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Electronic
Bringing to mind tangled limbs and adolescent kisses with wine-stained lips, Slow Magic unveils an absolute masterpiece with ‘How to Run Away’, an conceptual gem full of nostalgic ambiance and intelligently polished production. Each song is meant to leave you trembling, making it the perfect soundtrack to those exceptional summer nights, reminiscent of naive love and furiously ignited […]
Electronic
Beats Beneath the Streets When you go to The Gypsy House, you feel a sense of home. There is this sort of organic energy, an intimate warmth that stimulates and radiates throughout the entire venue. You walk through what seems to be your average hipster/bohemian hang out, where semi-adolescents sip coffee and fondle their laptops. […]