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Interview: Scott Collins discussed music, film and life with Mike Cosmic

On September 2, Austin musician Scott Collins discussed the meaning behind some of his music during an interview under a large Oak tree at his home which also houses a recording studio with Mike Cosmic. Collins is influenced by many artists and most importantly life experiences.

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Ethan GuionInterviews

Interview: Dizasterpiece is busy spinning hardcore into the hip-hop mix

Covered in tattoos, usually sporting a band shirt from the early 2000’s hardcore scene, today’s interview subject, Dizasterpiece is a passionate, creative, realism-driven lyricist and hip-hop emcee from New Jersey, with deep roots in the punk and hardcore community.

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Christina DeStefanoInterviews

Interview: Austin artist Raw Lew keeps it positive while exploring beats

For those stuck inside going stir crazy with the latest spike in the Omnicron variant that is running rampant across the country, check out Raw Law for some positive,  focus music to start off 2022. Austin-based Raw Lew, aka Lewis Loatman has been  music since 2015. The Cosmic Clash’s Christina DeSteffano sat down with Loatman to discuss his work, Austin and the process of creating music in an intimate interview.

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Amanda QuriaishiInterviews

Artist Profile: Geannie Friedman of Semihelix is here to play

I first saw Geannie Friedman and her band Semihelix as the opening act at the final Vancerts Sunset Series show this summer. I’d showed up that night just to see Moving Panoramas but got there early so I decided to grab a seat up front and settle in, unsure who or what Semihelix even was. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. 

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Greg AckermanInterviews

Interview: Ley Line to share stage at Paramount Theater Friday with Nané

Acclaimed Austin acts, Ley Line and Nané will share the stage this Friday (May 21) evening at the historic Paramount Theater for a special dual screening of their films, “We Saw Blue,” an audio-visual Journey through Brazil” and “Don’t Let This Love Go to Waste” along with live performances by both bands for a socially distanced live audience.

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Greg AckermanInterviews

Interview: Alex Edkins of Metz talks pandemic, Austin scene

Last month we reviewed Toronto noise-rockers, Metz’ fantastic new album, Atlas Vending. Today we’re sharing an in-depth interview with band leader, Alex Edkins. We discussed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on touring musicians, the new album and how the Toronto scene compares to Austin’s.

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Brian HillsmanInterviews

Interview: Pan-American Soul band Frederico7 and their amazing live act

Last month at Stubb’s hosted Press Junkie PR’s 10-year Anniversary party. Frederico 7, the mesmerizing Austin Pan-American, soul musical group, performing in Portuguese, English, and Spanish graced the stage with a gleaming set featuring Guitarist Sergio Yazbek, formerly of the popular Brazilian reggae-fusion act, Cidade Negra.

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