MC Sertified Arrives at a Crossroads

South Austin rapper doesn’t want to leave his hometown, but he may have to

"...remains the laziest analogue one could generate on the MC's behalf. Additionally, his piercing rap shrill, which he initially..."

June 9, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Death Grips Bash & Dash Mohawk

Experimental hip-hop trio make grand exit

"...surged towards them at 9:40pm, when drummer Zach Hill, MC Ride, and key-pusher Andy Morin took the stage under..."

July 20, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...effects were apparently tweet-powered. Midway through the hulking, old-school MC's set, the massive visualizer that had been assaulting us..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Friday SOS Record Reviews

Bottomless Pit (Third Worlds/Harvest)

"...somewhat low key (for Death Grips) Bottomless Pit finds MC Ride rapping in his speaking voice like a vintage..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...and to a percentage of frat fans, energy machine MC Ride proved surprisingly fest friendly. Mic cord whips, straight-up..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music Review: Princess Nokia

Breakout rapper reps an entire matriarchy

"...York rapper embraces it all and invites everyone to ride the wave with her. Myself and the rest of..."

March 16, 2018 SXSW Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Sound on Sound Review: Death Grips

Flaky punk-rappers sound like shit

"...your nose quiver. Blue spotlights cast menacing shadows over MC Ride as he flapped his arms and writhed across..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Lightning Bolt

"...formulate Fantasy Empire. "King of My World" sounds like MC Ride's take on Rush, and "Runaway Train" might as..."

May 8, 2015 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

Fun Fun Fun Fest Sidesteps Cancellations

Modest Mouse replaces Death Cab for Cutie

"...on July 2, the predictably unpredictable trio, which stars MC Ride and drummer Zach Hill, announced their disbandment via..."

July 8, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Empire of Music

Even a new Pope couldn't top SXSW

"...Rumors of appearances by Daft Punk, Paul McCartney, and Jay-Z never materialized, and the only place suspected..."

March 22, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place Trips on the Road

Galveston, New Orleans, Queer as Sh*t.

"...and already we've done so much! After hitchin' a vibra-ride on Dandy the Unicorn, Xmess and I arrived in..."

Nov. 14, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...time in the studio. Long-awaited debut LP When Fish Ride Bicycles has become the white whale of backpack rap,..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

More Flava Than Juicy Fruit

Wednesday Night SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...of Bavu, Garyson, Tee-Double, and any number of pickup MCs, the DJ/funk-band fusion keeps the ones and twos on..."

March 10, 2000 Music Feature

An Angel-Free Angeles

Detective novelist Michael Connelly trolls L.A.'s seedy underbelly again in The Brass Verdict

"...MC: Yeah, you're right. I made him a jerk like..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...is, she does have the voice (like a Maria McKee or a Lori Carson) and an earnestness not heard..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Hong Kong, Beijing, and New Delhi. For now, the MC blending Kanye-like beats with dark musings on the human..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Margaret Cho

What wouldn't the Renaissance woman do?

"...MC: I'm a huge Roky Erickson fan; I'm so looking..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

Wednesday SXSW Picks

"...psychedelia, acid-laced cumbia, and the off-kilter funk of stoned low-rider ballads. (Also: Sat., 1am, Maggie Mae's) – Thomas Fawcett..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Pirate Utopia

The 0-2's "Temporary Autonomous Zone" for ATX rap

"...MC Fatal carries the burden of having been incarcerated when..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...What You Want (Lava), includes a looping cover of Lennon/McCartney's "Across the Universe," and Lava just released his first..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Gay Place: Thanks, Part 1

AGLCC elections, Queer Life drawing, Party Shame fill your LGBTQ bill

"...LUNA TART, MANATEE MAN What an incredibly fracktabulous lineup. MC Sweet Tea is America's foinnnest white girl rapper. Luna..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...19. Kevin McKinney..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Jean Grae/Pharoahe Monch

"...Grae. Flanked by Brooklyn soulstress Mela Machinko, the NYC MC remains full of swagger but won over the crowd..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

The Hells Angels Hit

Anthony Benesh was shot down by a sniper – the suspects, and theories, are legion

"...Within Austin's circle of serious motorcycle riders, Benesh's darker side – and the stories and gossip..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...talented newcomers sharing the spotlight as the album's primary actors/MC's. Both have skills to burn and both deserve a..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...with personalized, emotive rap. Eyedea & Abilities are an MC/DJ tandem who have expanded upon their bare-bones foundation with..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...up flies a screen concealing the band, and out stride three troubadours in shining black suits. Though he's already..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...his Texan blues mythology.  – Raoul Hernandez We Don’t Ride LlamasFriday, 1:40pm, Miller Lite stage (Weekend Two only)..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Hand's regular backing handlers Beth Chrisman, Speedy Sparks, John McGlothlin, and Chris McElrath reunite with various fronting guests to..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Slabs, Screw, and Stories from the Country: Deezie Brown & EC Mayne Soundtrack Bastrop County

Candy Blue Like Screw reclaims Texas rap heritage

"...your money, your family – it's hard," says the MC, who secured release Dec. 23. "I made trustee, came..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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