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Aska: When Everything Was “Local”
There was a time when Aska was my favorite “local” band.
A short period of time. About a month or so. But still. A time.
It...
Top 5 Shows
1.) The Phantom Sensation releases its debut album tonight (Friday) at Lola’s Saloon, which is also a kickoff show for the Gothic folk band’s...
VVOES’ Get Your Life
VVoes
Get Your Life
(Self-released)
Shortly after debuting its demos online in 2015, Fort Worth-based Ill Smiths began generating a solid amount of buzz around the region...
Alexandria Rhea’s Naked Soul
Alexandria Rhea
Naked Soul
(Self-released)
“Naked” is the obvious adjective used to describe Alexandria Rhea’s debut EP. The 27-year-old Cleburne native not only appears bare-skinned from the waist...
Blackgrass Revival
Phantom Sensation songwriter Brandon Burnett said that if the idea of a Southern Gothic folk band has you cringing for fear of shouted “Hey”...
The Cush: Supernormal
I’ve always had a soft spot for The Cush. The reasons are many-splendored and colorful, but I won’t bore you with them here. Let’s...
Space Jams
“Welcome! Sorry it smells a little burger-y in here.”
That was Peter Gilliland, the dreadlocked, bearded half of electro duo Starbass Laboratories, apologizing for the...
Stumptone’s Spark
One thing I noticed while listening to Stumptone’s brand new album: Chris Plavidal and company really know how to shift the mood of a...
Music Awards Winners
Last Sunday within the comfy yet cavernous confines of Shipping & Receiving’s Tilt Room, hundreds of folks, all nominees in our 20th Annual Music...
Epic KatsüK
Daniel Katsuk is always looking for ways to spark an emotional response from his audience. The renaissance man dabbles in about a dozen creative...
