El Paso – The Cosmic Clash

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,

Live Music Mike Cosmic Review

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.

Mike Cosmic Premiere

Video Premiere: The March Divide present lyric video Your Light

December 16, 2020 mikecosmic 303 Views El Paso, lyric video, new music, premiere, songwriter, The March Divide, Video

In advance of The March Divide’s fifth studio effort, The Cosmic Clash is proud to premiere the lyric video “Your Light.” The single leads with Putnam’s signature guitar picking followed by a strong flowing beat while swelling up to a full ensemble of sound

Mike Cosmic Music Video Premiere

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

February 1, 2019 mikecosmic 256 Views California, El Paso, Luis Mota, Mike Cosmic, music video, premiere, Sleepspent, The Cosmic Clash

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).

Interviews

Interview with Liz Tina

February 3, 2018 mikecosmic 305 Views El Paso, Jaz Meza, Jenni Nix, Liz Tina, Local Love vol 1, Mona Gender, Music, The Cosmic Clash

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.

Interviews

Interview with Pilots of Venus

January 31, 2018 mikecosmic 349 Views El Paso, Interview, Jaz Meza, Kitty Kat Star, Local Love vol 1, Mona Gender, Pilots of Venus

El Paso’s Pilots of Venus experimental punk rockers dropped single, “Dioxie” in November of last year, teasing this year’s yet-to-be-released EP. The following month, The Comic Clash’s Kitty Kat Star cornered the quartet into an interview.

Interviews

Interview with Phobia the Prophet

January 28, 2018 mikecosmic 235 Views Carleigh Venus, El Paso, Interview, Jaz Meza, Liz Tina, Local Love vol 1, Mona Gender, Phobia the Prophet, Pilots of Venus, The Cosmic Clash, Vic De Looper

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.