Written by Phil Barton – Photos by James ATX Hobo Johnson’s concert at Emo’s on June 26th in Austin was a rollercoaster of emotion and energy, showcasing his unique blend of spoken word slam poetry and alternative hip-hop. The intimate venue amplified the raw intensity of his lyrics, creating a …
Written by Marc Blase – Photos by James ATX When The Pharcyde took the stage at Stubb’s Austin on a warm Wednesday evening as the second act on the We Legalized It Tour, the atmosphere was electric. The venue was packed with hip-hop fans eager to experience the energy and …
Written by Marc Blase – Photos by James ATX On a warm Wednesday evening at Stubb’s Austin, hip-hop enthusiasts packed the venue for The We Legalized It Tour featuring Cypress Hill, The Pharcyde, and Souls of Mischief. All of these artists are celebrating 30th anniversaries for albums of theirs, so …
Written by Marc Blase – Photos by James ATX Cypress Hill’s recent live performance at Stubb’s Austin from the We Legalized It Tour was a masterful blend of homage, innovation, and timeless classics, celebrating the history of hip-hop while reaffirming their own legendary status. As fans packed the venue on …
Photos by Bang Ho While Austin’s music scene boasts a constant stream of shows, some leave a lasting impression. Danny Brown’s recent performance at Empire Garage on April 11th was one such event. The Detroit-born, now Austin-adopted rapper brought his signature brand of hip-hop to a packed house, proving that …
Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers tore-up the stage at Stubb’s! Frank Lopes Jr aka Hobo Johnson amped up the crowd from the moment he picked up the mic. Many times the vocals from the crowd singing along drowned out Hobo Johnson and the energy was palpable. Their catalog is full …
Haiku Hands brought their Australian pop-hip-hop-rave dance party to Stubb’s. The large stage wasn’t big enough to contain their boundless energy. Sisters Claire Nakazawa, Mie Nakazawa and Beatrice Lewis jumped, climbed, and danced all over the stage, speakers and rail. Their exuberance was contagious and the fans got it — …
Chris Conde kicked off the evening with amazing LGBTQ+ rap anthems! Bars with a message and an impeccable flow that is always on point. Then Sammus took the stage and continued with an unearthly flow with poignant lyrics. Sammus is a rising star that took the energy Chris created, elevated …
Tech N9ne is one of the greatest rappers of our time. Tech headlines rap tours and rock festivals, something not many can do. Krizz Kaliko brought the fire to Tech’s set providing the hype and stepping up with some of his own great tracks. The performance was kicked off with …
