Tag Archive: Austin

Diggin’ This: Sprig – “Dizzy” (No Stress Records)

  Bedroom pop-folktronica.       Very into “Dizzy,” the latest single from Austin, Texas artist Hannah Stomski, otherwise known as Sprig.     There’s something oddly calming about that steady drum machine… Continue reading

Diggin’ This: Raze Regal & White Denim Inc – “Dislocation” (Bella Union)

  A sonic partnership based on a mutual love of Wayne Shorter, Eddie Harris, Joe Henderson, and 80s R&B production techniques, which I completely comprehend.       James Petralli of the Austin,… Continue reading

Diggin’ This: Wild Child – “Photographs” (Reba’s Ranch Records)

  Brass-powered rootsy soul from Austin, Texas.       Fronted by songwriters Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins, Wild Child is a seven-piece ensemble that create richly constructed songs like “Photographs,” my favorite… Continue reading

UME INTERVIEW AT DANGERBIRD RECORDS & LIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE SATELLITE IN SILVER LAKE – TV SEGMENT PRODUCED FOR NUVOTV’S MUSIC SHOW THE COLLECTIVE (VIDEO)

  CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS SEGMENT ON VEVO.COM NOW.     I recently produced this piece on the awesome Austin three-piece rock band Ume for NUVOtv‘s flagship music program, The Collective.           Ume Interview… Continue reading

Jay Electronica ft LaTonya Givens – “Better in Tune with the Infinite” (Free Download)

“The universe is listening.”       Since signing to Jay Z’s Roc Nation in 2010, Jay Electronica has been quiet on the release front, save for his guest appearance on Big Sean’s… Continue reading

Explosions in the Sky – “Postcard from 1952” (Official Music Video)

There are plenty of bands who try to emulate the instrumental post-rock, do-without-the-singer thing, but Explosions in the Sky do it better than all of them.   Can’t wait to see the follow-up… Continue reading

Communion (Michael Kiwanuka, Ben Lovett, Ben Howard, the Staves, Johannes of Bear’s Den) – “Over the Hill” (John Martyn Cover) (Performed at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas)

I’ve been evangelizing to anyone who will listen about the brilliance of Michael Kiwanuka for some time now. This video will convince you of that brilliance. It’s quite, quite heartwarming and beautiful.  … Continue reading