Monthly Archive: March 2017

Hip Hop Hooray (Leah)

We’re nearing the end of Women’s History Month, those 31 days a year when educators and lawmakers put the spotlight on women’s contributions to this great nation of ours.  I’ll add to that today by...

Hazel English

Back in October of last year I came across Make It Better, a song from newcomer Hazel English, and I instantly got hooked on it.  Since then I’ve been a big fan of hers, so...

Show Of The Week

Sweet Spirit, who are currently one of Austin’s hottest acts, have TWO shows happening this week to honor their sophomore LP, St. Mojo.  One is Friday, the other is Saturday, and they’re both happening at...

Slowdive

It’s usually pretty impressive when an artist returns after being gone for something like six or seven years, so you really have to give it up to Slowdive, who are back (and sounding good) after...

101X Homegrown Podcast

Here’s this latest 101X Homegrown. Listen! (NEW) Molly Burch – Please Be Mine (NEW) Matthew Logan Vasquez – Same (NEW) Quiet Company – Celebrity Teeth Poacher MCG – Start Over Hours Quiet – Bring You...

Helium

Today I received an email with new Right Said Fred music and I immediately felt like maybe it was time for everyone to jump off of the 90s nostalgia train.  Thankfully though, that ridiculousness was...

Movie Breakdown: Power Rangers (Noah)

Pre-Screening Stance: I grew up watching the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. I sat my 8-year old ass down on my bright red beanbag chair with a soda and a stack of cookies and watched 5...

Raised Eyebrows: RIP Larry Coryell (Randy)

First wave fusion guitarist and Texas native Larry Coryell passed away in February at the age of 73. Coryell was born in Galveston, Texas and spent his formative years in Seattle before moving to New...

Movie Breakdown: Personal Shopper (Noah)

Pre-Screening Stance: I’ve never seen an Olivier Assayas film, but the guy is a real art-house rock star in France and abroad and his first hangout sesh with K-Stew, Clouds of Sils-Maria was well received....

Movie Breakdown: Life

Pre-Screening Stance: I didn’t much like director Daniel Espinosa’s Safe House, but that’s not stopping me from looking forward to Life.  The film has a nice Alien vibe, and it stars the talented trio of...