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Greg AckermanPremiere

Video Premiere: Scott Collins gets nostalgic After the Show

Austin born and bred songwriter Scott Collins dropped a new EP Headed North July 2. That five-song EP premiered right here at The Cosmic Clash. Nearly three months to the day of that release date, we are sharing Collins’ new lyric video for his track from the new record, “After the Show.”

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Greg AckermanPremiere

Video Premiere: Dena Hope returns with DIY clip Stay

Electronic singer-songwriter, Dena Hope returns Friday with a brand new video for her pop song “Stay.” The clip which premieres today exclusively at The Cosmic Clash draws inspiration from the 90s heyday of MTV with the likes of Fiona Apple and Hayley Williams. With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, perhaps we all need the lighthearted tone of Austin artist, Hope’s new dark wave dance-pop tune? 

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ReviewScott Rollins

Album Review: Margo Price hits the nail on the head with new record

In the unforgiving desert that is commercial country music, there is an occasional oasis of originality coupled with traditional roots. A shining example is Margo Price. She’s released her third studio album, That’s How Rumors Get Started on July 10.

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Brian HillsmanReview

Album Review: Fontaines D.C. drops ambitious new record A Hero’s Death

To the excitement of many fans, Fontaines D.C. announced early this year that they had completed recording their sophomore effort, A Hero’s Death which was heavily inspired by the music of the Beach Boys. An ambitious undertaking to both avoid the sophomore slump and put out a record that rose to lofty level of Brian Wilson and company.

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ReviewScott Rollins

Album review: Norah Jones is breathtaking on Pick Me Up Off the Floor

It was a perfect mix of country and jazz, and personally I felt couldn’t ever be topped. While all Norah Jones subsequent albums were good, I never felt she achieved the humble originality of that first record. Now, after hearing “Pick Me Up Off the Floor”, I realize just how stupid I was

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Greg AckermanPremiere

Song Premiere: Summer vibes with new single from Royal Forest

Experimental art collective Royal Forrest take a decidedly unique approach to recording. Today we’re premiering their new single “Memories Thinning” in advance of their forthcoming full length, Waiting Drum. The new record hits stores and streaming services August 28 on King Electric Records.

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Brian HillsmanPremiere

Song Premiere: Stiletto Feels hot new single I Wanna Break It

It’s been five years since Austin musician Geoff Earle released his debut album, The Big Fist as Stiletto Feels to critical acclaim. The Austin act makes a triumphant return, premiering hot new single “I Wanna Break It,” the second single from their upcoming Push Back, today at The Cosmic Clash.

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ReviewScott Rollins

Album Review: Willie Nelson gives songs new life with First Rose of Spring

The First Rose of Spring is Willie Nelson’s seventieth album. That is 70, seven-zero. Let that sink in a minute. The sheer volume of Nelson’s creative output is staggering. The record was released or “dropped” as the kids say, July 3, just before Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic which was live-streamed this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You would think there isn’t anything new to say about Willie Nelson. You would think there isn’t anything new and good enough that Nelson could sing. You’d be wrong on both counts.

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Brian HillsmanPreview

Video Premiere: The Cuckoos new single I’ll Be Ur Tramp

In what now feels like ancient history, this past January, The Cuckoos put on a show at one of Austin’s most intimate venues, Cheer Up Charlie’s. On June 29, the band dropped a new single and video. The new clip depicts a man (Frost), sitting alone in a chair, in black and white with a vintage color TV playing footage from the aforementioned show.  This is the premise for the Austin-based The Cuckoos’ latest music video and single release “I’ll Be Ur Tramp.”

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Greg AckermanReview

Album Review: Scott Collins EP Headed North leaves you wanting more

Collins also makes incredibly good music as you’ll hear on his five-song EP, Headed Home  which was released May 31 on his own Side Show Paradise label. The short but powerful EP is the kind of record that leaves you wanting more. That is the hallmark of a gifted songwriter.

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