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By Steven Burgess Underground Hip-Hop artist John Michel recently came out with Egotrip, marking his first studio collaboration with producer Anthony James. Egotrip is a follow-up to Michel’s previous collaboration with producer Bedhead Bobby on his breakout mix-tape,...

By Steven Burgess Panchiko has one of the most fascinating origin stories of any band in the 21st century - the modern-day Rodriguez (see “Searching for Sugar Man”). Panchiko was the joint effort of four British high school students that used cheap recording equipment...

By Steven Burgess NOTE: Out of the artist’s request, Billy Woods face will be obscured in photos. New York-based Experimental Hip-Hop extraordinaire Billy Woods is on tour promoting his newest record, GOLLIWOG. A prolific figure within the underground music scene,...

By Charlotte Raymond Teen Mortgage really knows how to keep a crowd moving. I had the opportunity to cover their show on April 16 at White Oak Music Hall Upstairs, showcasing their newest album, “Devil Ultrasonic Dream” and many of their most popular songs. Teen...

Interview by Andrew Ondara and Ariana Phillips Here's a snippet from a sit-down with native Houston R&B artist Ejay Mallard on the Black by Popular Demand show! Ejay talks about his musical journey—from singing in church to becoming the "Frank Ocean of Baylor"—as...