Blakchyl @ ACL 2023
Blakchyl Credit: Jana Birchum

FreeBloo&theFreak

Saturday 3, Hole in the Wall

FreeBloo&theFreak made headlines last month when they were abruptly forced to end their set at Pecan Street Festival in Bee Cave. After performing together for nearly two years, the rap trio finally released their debut album, The Fathoming, last Friday. Outside of the album’s title track/opener, which features a call for “free Palestine, free Haiti, free Congo,” the project is actually a bit more playful than each artist’s respective solo efforts. Black Nomad and local rap upstart lulamoon support FB&F at their album release party. Pay just $5 to get in.

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Wednesday 7, Radio/East

Between data centers’ consumption of natural resources and the irreparable harm lazily generated event flyers have done to my eyes, I certainly wish I could smash the backspace key on artificial intelligence’s increasing influence on everyday life. For those who feel the same, check out this anti-data center fundraiser at Radio/East. Electric guitar maestro/singer-songwriter Jackie Venson headlines, with support from smooth rhymer Blakchyl and garage punk trio Subpar Snatch. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Save Our Springs Alliance.

This article appears in October 2 • 2026.

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As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.