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Album Review: The synth vibes of new Dena Hope record In Transit

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The local electronic music scene has expanded rapidly with a raft of female powered acts dotting the landscape. Synth-popster Dena Hope is one of the latest artists to hit the Austin scene. Joining local acts who have already adopted the expanding genre, Hope brings her own artistic vision with likes of Austin acts Primo the Alien, Flora and Fawna, and Dossey.  Her latest endeavor the “In Transit” EP set to release on January 31

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New music review: Cowboy Diplomacy drops Bad Man

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Austin’s Cowboy Diplomacy dropped their second track, “Bad Man” October 25. The song is from the group’s upcoming debut album, Burn Down The Road which was produced by Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith.

“Bad Man” explores the self-indulgence of one’s dark side, focusing too much on imperfections while searching for salvation is a recipe for hurt and turmoil. According to lead vocalist, Ian Cochran, “Bad Man” is a sort of self-manifested alter-ego of sorts.

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Live music preview: #1 Alien by Primo the Alien release show at Mohawk tonight

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Austin’s 80’s freestyle synth-pop act Primo the Alien, will be celebrating the release of her latest single “#1 Alien” at Mohawk tonight (October 25). “#1 Alien” is a time-warp that takes you back to an era where heavy synth melodies, electronic dance beats and power vocals ruled

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Live Music Review: Part Time with Gary Wilson at Barracuda

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Part Time rolled back into Austin to play Barracuda last Friday, this time joining forces with the legendary experimental music prodigy Gary Wilson. The ambitious tour started in Tucson, Arizona, passed through central Texas before heading out to the east coast and circling back to Denver to complete the tour.

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Johnny Degollado “El Montopolis Kid”

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At the age of 19 Johnny Degollado aka “El Montopolis Kid” and his ensemble started touring Texas towns which consisted of seasonal migrant workers. Degollado’s career started in 1954 and continues to this day. His decades of playing has made him an Austin legend and a true Rockstar.

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SXSW Interview with MEXMODE – Four Daze of Clash

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The most EVIL rap crew in Travis County, “MEXMODE”, will perform at the 2019 edition of Cosmic Clash Daze (World Music) during South by Southwest (SXSW).

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New Music: Darkbird Release New Single “Crimes”

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Austin indie rockers “Darkbird” just released their new single “Crimes.” The song has a retro feel to it as if singer Kelly Barnes had been transported back to the mid 1980s to write a song. It also highlights Barnes’ strong vocal performance over a classic sounding new wave rock track. The band plans to drop this an successive singles, ending up with a new EP on the other end of those single releases.

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Video Premiere: El Paso’s Sleepspent present “California”

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This week The Cosmic Clash is particularly pleased to present an exclusive music video premiere of “California” by our friends, Sleepspent. The  El Paso-based  indie-rock trio is comprised of members; Austin North (Vocals, Guitar), Grant Gonzales (Bass) and Josh Mendoza (Drums).

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