Tag: <span>hip hop</span>

Witt Lowry, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Witt Lowry, performing second in line for Watsky’s X Infinity tour, left everything on the stage.  Hitting the stage with so much energy and emotion , they controlled the crowd and made Emo’s Austin a real party.  Spending so much time in the crowd with fans …

Daye Jack, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton The real surprise of Watsky’s X Infinity tour was the opener Daye Jack. Austin seriously was not ready. This dude spits bars with depth, including his Black Lives Matter anthem with Killer Mike and I left the show a new fan. This guy is gonna be …

Neon Desert Music Festival 2016, El Paso, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty This Memorial Day Weekend, the Neon Desert Music Festival celebrated its 6th year in El Paso, TX. Music festivals have become common place all around the country so standing out is key. Although relatively young compared to larger festivals here in Austin or around the country, Neon Desert …

The Persona, 3/25/2016, Dozen Street, Austin, Photos

Bio from Facebook: The Persona produces electronic hip hop: hip hop tinged with electro, house, and industrial, as well as other genres of music; featuring a stage presence that ventures from punk rock attitude to hip hop braggadocio to sly indie irony.

Logic, 3/25/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Logic’s highly anticipated Incredible World Tour does anything but disappoint.  His crystal clear technical lyrics amazing stage production brings you to the exact place in time his latest album, The Incredible True Story, takes place.  Logic’s show is nothing short of dialed.  If you are lucky …

Dizzy Wright, 3/25/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Straight from Las Vegas, Nevada, Dizzy Wright brought fire, smoke, and positive vibes.  With his hot bars over the earth pounding beats laid down by DJ Hopper, Dizzy pulls the crowd closer and closer.  At the end of the night, you know it was a party.  …

Dual Core, 3/25/2016, Dozen Street, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Dual Core, of the nerdcore hip-hop world, blessed Austin last night with a true party.  The in-your-face performance, hanging from rafters, jumping off of monitors, and spitting lyrics that would make your IT guys head spin was a breath of fresh air in the world of …

SXSW 2016 3/11/2016-3/20/2016, Austin, Photos – Write-up

SXSW has ended. The most wonderful time of year has passed.  Thousands of artists and tens of thousands of SXSW attendees have returned home.  Some have fallen in love with Austin and plan to move here as soon as possible and a few have extended their vacation for a little longer …

Atmosphere, 3/4/16, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho Rap veterans Atmosphere ran the gamut between slow spoken word rap with songs like Sunshine and fast bangers. They dug deep into their discography and performed Dirty Girl from Slug’s time in Felt with Murs of Living Legends. Whether it’s your first time seeing this group …