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The Cover Letter continued to rock at Sahara Lounge Thursday at SXSW – The Cosmic Clash

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LiveReview

Four Days of Clash kicked off with BLXPLTN and Como Las Movies at Hard Luck Lounge at SXSW – The Cosmic Clash

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Premiere

The Sour Notes – Sleater Kinney’s “Modern Girl” – The Cosmic Clash

Check out Austin-based indie band, The Sour Notes take on Sleater-Kinney’s “Modern Girl”!  While on tour in Portland, the group had a chance to play in front of Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney) who had randomly stopped by the club.  The chance encounter inspired Sour Notes founder, Jared Boulanger to create his own version of the legendary Portland outfit’s song, “Modern Girl.” Boulanger describes the experience in his own words below: 

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Live music review: A Giant Dog and Lola Tried at Beerland – The Cosmic Clash

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Interviews

Interview with Liz Tina

Liz Tina is a singer/songwriter from El Paso Texas, whose catchy hooks keep you wanting more.  Such as the song “Parasite”  expresses some intense lyrics, like, “There’s a parasite in her every move”.  Jenni Nix caught up with Liz Tina at the Local Love Vol. 1 show. Check out the interview to get to know Liz Tina a little more.

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Interviews

Interview with Phobia the Prophet

On December 31, 2017  The Cosmic Clash’s  “New Beginnings: Local Live Vol 1” event launched with a blast bringing in the New Year. The show featured some of El Paso’s talented musicians, Pilots Of Venus, Phobia the Prophet, Liz Tina, The Genders and a DJ set by Vic Da Looper.

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Saturnalia Festival 2017 – The Cosmic Clash

Article by Greg Ackerman – 2017 was a tough year for mid-tier Austin music festivals LEVITATION and Sound on Sound

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