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Dirtybird BBQ finds a new nest of fans in Austin [Photo Album]

The weather was spicy hot, but the birdbath was icy cool, while Austin fans grubbed on delicious Texas BBQ and hard-hitting bass for the first ever Dirtybird BBQ in the…

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Making the case for ‘Free 6lack’ as the perfect spring album

When you think of spring music, you think of gummy synths, breezy melodies, some textured percussion to get your hips moving, and carefree lyrics to be screamed while cruising down…

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The essential hip-hop tracks that helped me through the death of a loved one

“One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.” – Robert Nesta Truer words have never been said. I recently lost my aunt with whom I was…

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FORM Arcosanti: A festival paving the way for inclusivity and celebrating diversity [Photo Album]

Ever see a documentary or had a once-in-a-lifetime experience at an event that you thought to yourself, “Damn, everyone needs to see this!” The idea of that utopian society where…

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The EARMILK fam shares their Mother’s Day music memories

Home is where the speakers are—or, something like that. In reality, so many of our first music memories, tastes, and even live experiences are thanks to our parents’ introducing us…

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Albums I wish came out when I was fifteen

Think back to when you were fifteen and try not to wince. Fifteen is difficult, right on the cusp of growing into a semi-full person, but already demanding to be…

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How the 'Westworld' score fused together iconic tracks and a classic sound

When the first season of Westworld arrived on our screens back in 2016, it became a talking point amongst viewers worldwide. Not only was the HBO drama (based on the eponymous…

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Pairing the top 3 albums of 2018 with their book-counterparts

One of the best features of hip-hop is the winding and immersive storytelling. In tandem, to be a fan of hip-hop is to be, on some level, a voyeur. That…

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Why you shouldn't hate the DJ for expressing themself

Last year I went to see Jackmaster at Taste The Punch, a party hosted periodically at Luton’s Carnival Arts. Near the end of his set he played Ludacris's "What’s Your…

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The freelance life: music guilty pleasures

When you do anything for a living—programming, engineering, film, writing, music—out of respect for your craft and general social anxiety, you start to develop some hang-ups in response to your…

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The freelance life: email nightmares

We all like to imagine that the freelance life—all of writer life, really—is the glamorous life. We case local coffee shops and vegan cafes, we write up kitschy stories that…

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Three records I wish my grandma heard before her hearing faded

All my grandmother wants when we spend time together is a cigarette. As dementia and Alzheimer's finish robbing her of her memory, all she is left with are her vices.…

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Dirtybird BBQ finds a new nest of fans in Austin [Photo Album]

Making the case for ‘Free 6lack’ as the perfect spring album

The essential hip-hop tracks that helped me through the death of a loved one

FORM Arcosanti: A festival paving the way for inclusivity and celebrating diversity [Photo Album]

The EARMILK fam shares their Mother’s Day music memories

Albums I wish came out when I was fifteen

How the 'Westworld' score fused together iconic tracks and a classic sound

Pairing the top 3 albums of 2018 with their book-counterparts

Why you shouldn't hate the DJ for expressing themself

The freelance life: music guilty pleasures

The freelance life: email nightmares

Three records I wish my grandma heard before her hearing faded

Chai Chang shares the power of resilience with “Music Warrior”

BATTLEFLAGG shares expansive musical moment with "Ghosts" [Video]

Scrimshaw Porn shares hauntingly beautiful single ‘Eleonore’

Party Nails shares pitch-black synth pop banger "Trigger Warning"

Charles Costa enters a new era in his artistry with warming track “Thief"

Doc Backer: A boundary-pushing artist re-emerging from disillusionment with creative fire

From Groceries to Greatness: Carl Runefelt’s life of music, crypto, and charity

Tulum's biggest day festival ¿Por Qué No? returns with stellar lineup

Lika O shuts down dating rumors: 'I Have Never Dated Tom Sandoval'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022