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Interview: Besides music Trail of Dead member Conrad Keely is a gifted visual artist

October 18, 2024 mikecosmic 239 Views And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, art, Conrad Keely, Interview, Trail of Dead

Music fans might know Conrad Keely’s art through his band …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of the Dead without realizing Keely often designed and created the album artwork. Music isn’t where Keely’s creative endeavors end. The man is a gifted painter, working in a variety of mediums; oils, acrylics, pen and ink on paper, canvas and even wood surfaces. I sat down with Keely for a video interview and we discussed all aspects of his art and where it might head in the future.

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Interview with Author Tara Lopez of Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso

July 8, 2024 mikecosmic 1036 Views book, Chuco Punk : Sonic Insurgency in El Paso, El Chuco, El Paso, Interview, Mike Cosmic, music history, punk rock, rock n roll, Sound Decay Records, Tara Lopez

On June 8, I had the exciting opportunity to interview author Tara López at Sound Decay Records in El Paso,

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Song Premiere: Lunar Gold release Vestiges today

June 21, 2024 mikecosmic 694 Views dream pop, indie rock, Lunar Gold, mohawk, new music, rock n roll, Semihelix, shoe gaze, song premiere, Vestiges, Western Civilization

Austin-based, dark ambient, indie-rockers Lunar Gold release their latest single “Vestiges” today. Led by singer-guitarist Jason Morris, Lunar Gold once

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Song review: Rene Chavez released Spirit Eyes second track from new album

December 11, 2023 mikecosmic 1317 Views Latin music, new music, Rene Chavez, single release, song review

Austin musician Rene Chavez, recently released a new single “Spirit Eyes” title track off Chavez’s recent release Spirit Eyes. The

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Album review: Austin act Sun June released hypnotic Bad Dream Jaguar October 20

December 1, 2023 mikecosmic 1284 Views Austin, Bad Dream Jaguar, Laura Colwell, Mike Cosmic, Music, Review, Sun June

Austin act, Sun June’s third album, “Bad Dream Jaguar,” released on October 20 marks a captivating addition to their discography.

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Song Premiere: The Dead Coats drop new single Reach today

September 1, 2023 mikecosmic 1222 Views Far Out Lounge, Mike Cosmic, new music, premiere, single premiere, The Dead Coats

The Dead Coats have just dropped their latest single, “Reach,” and true to their signature style, this track is a soul-shredding punk-rock ecstasy. Hailing from Austin, the band, fronted by the exceptionally talented Lauren V. Warner (vocals), delivers an electrifying performance that demands your attention. Warner’s grandiose voice is nothing short of remarkable, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.

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Music video premiere: SATALiGHTS “Sirenas” drops today

August 16, 2023 mikecosmic 1426 Views alt-rock, indie rock, Mike Cosmic, music video, new music, Satalights, shoegaze, single premiere, Sirena

Satalights are set to premiere their latest single and music video titled “Sirenas” today at The Cosmic Clash. This release follows their November 2020 album Little Star, which made our Best Austin Albums list that year

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Live music review: Sparta Celebrates Wiretap Scars 20th Anniversary Tour at Parish

August 9, 2023 mikecosmic 1804 Views Acid Wave, At The Drive-In, El Paso, indie rock, live music, Mars Volta, Mike Cosmic, Parish, Review, rock n roll, Sparta, Wiretap Scars, Zeta

Sparta cruised into Austin’s Parish venue on July 26, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Wiretap Scars. This highly anticipated release came after their 2002 EP, Austere. Wiretap Scars was well received, particularly following the downfall of the critically acclaimed band, At The Drive-In. The breakup of At The Drive-In, due to musical differences, split the band into Sparta and The Mars Volta. Both bands definitely took different paths and crafted their own sound.

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Album review: Rival Waves to release latest record A Meaningless Chaos August 5

August 4, 2023 mikecosmic 1496 Views 3TEN, A Meaningless Chaos, album review, Frenchie Smith, indie rock, Lola Tried, Mike Cosmic, new music, Rival Waves, The Dead Coats

Rival Waves is set to release their eagerly anticipated new album, “A Meaningless Chaos,” on Saturday, August 5 at ACL’s 3Ten venue. The spectacular lineup is sure to make it the party to be at that evening. Openers are none other than Austin powerhouse acts The Dead Coats and Lola Tried.

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Album Review : Being Dead debut album When Horses Would Run offers refreshing take

July 29, 2023 mikecosmic 1576 Views album review, Being Dead, indie rock, jazz, Mike Cosmic, new music, post-punk, rock n roll

It has been a little over a week since the release of Being Dead’s debut album When Horses Would Run. The Austin band (featuring bandleaders, Falcon Bitch and Gumball) has offered a refreshing take on alternative music.

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Album review: The Oxys to drop hard hitting new album Generation Irrelevant July 21

July 15, 2023 mikecosmic 2164 Views album review, new music, punk rock, rock n roll, Sid Vicious, The Oxys, Valhalla

The Oxys, comprised of guitarist Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz (Dead Boys, Sylvain Sylvain and The Sylvains) and Vocalist “PunkRockPhil” Davis is a rambunctious punk rock band from Austin, recently released their second album titled Generation Irrelevant on the label Dead Beat Records imprint.

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