Ray Prim & Mexican Chocolate: ‘Woman’

October 30, 2016 by douglasaleach

Y’all know, here at TMI we love us some Ray Prim and Mexican Chocolate. Last week, Mr. Primstone and the vocalist extraordinaire released ‘Woman,’ a funky, soulful jam with a little gospel righteousness. The funkiness of ‘Woman’ is spiced up with the addition of James Clarke on the keys and Dee Rob on the fat strings. Check out the track below. http://www.rayprim.com/   Written by: Doug Leach (doug@themusicissuemagazine.com)  

Categories: TMI Playlist, Uncategorized • Tags: Dee Rob, James Clarke, Mexican Chocolate, Ray Prim, Woman

Today’s Playlist: Cure For Paranoia and Zella Day

October 28, 2016 by douglasaleach

Here at TMI, we receive a ton of music submissions highlighting so many talented and creative artists. And over the course of our research we often come across awesome tracks that through our own ignorance may not have previously been on our radar. So, on that note, we felt it was important to recognize some of these spectacular tracks that we have thankfully stumbled across. TMI has added two new tracks to our playlist that have really stirred our mood […]

Categories: TMI Playlist, Uncategorized • Tags: 2nd First Impression, Bad Impression, Cure For Paranoia, KICKER, Mustang Kids, Zella Day

OXYMORRONS Deliver Party Anthem with ‘Asleep’

October 27, 2016 by douglasaleach

I have to admit, like a fool, I’ve been asleep on Oxymorrons and their genre warping, alternative hip-hop brilliance. It wasn’t until they hit Austin’s Spider House last night with local post-genre pop badass, Mobley, that I was awoken to this dope quintet out of Queens. Think “OutKast meets Rage Against the Machine.” Earlier this month, Oxymorrons released the celebratory video for their party anthem banger, ‘Asleep,’ from their EP Complex But Basic. The vibrant track, produced by Felix Snow, […]

Categories: Music Reviews, Uncategorized • Tags: Asleep, Complex But Basic, Mobley, Oxymorrons, Spider House

Sara Jackson-Holman: ‘Too Late’ Video

October 25, 2016 by douglasaleach

TMI was first introduced to heartrending pop singer-songwriter, Sara Jackson-Holman, this past August when the Portland-native debuted her bittersweet, introspective single ‘Too Late’ from her recent album, Didn’t Go To The Party. The full album was released on September 16th via Expunged Records and is available for purchase here and iTunes. Last week, Jackson-Holman premiered a gorgeous, metaphorically charged video for ‘Too Late.’ Her elegant voice captivates reflecting over the vast isolation of the desert scenery. The video’s lone star, […]

Categories: Music Reviews, Uncategorized • Tags: Didn't Go To The Party, Expunged Records, Sara Jackson-Holman, Too Late

The Sun-Drenched Psychedelia of Zella Day and ‘Man On The Moon’

October 24, 2016 by douglasaleach

Last week, indie-pop chanteuse, Zella Day, released brand new track ‘Man On The Moon,’ her first new song since the release of her debut album KICKER, last year. The track will see a release as part of a AA-side 7″ single pressed on limited edition white sparkle vinyl via B3SCI Records in November. The 21-year-old, Arizona-native, Zella Day, broke out big-time at 2016’s Coachella and recently wrapped-up a national tour with Fitz & The Tantrums performing standout singles ‘East of […]

Categories: Music Reviews, Uncategorized • Tags: B3SCI Records, Compass, East of Eden, Hypnotic, KICKER, Man On THe Moon, Zella Day

XAXO: ‘I Feel Like OMG’ Video Debut

October 24, 2016 by douglasaleach

Last week, Miami duo XAXO released the official video for new single ‘I Feel Like OMG’ from their forthcoming debut EP Looking For Nothing set to release next Friday, October 28 via Space52. Comprised of brothers, Dav and Johnny “Johnny Echo” Julca, XAXO fuse vibrant, new-age electrofunk with nostalgic dance pop and R&B. The frantic, mind-blowing video takes a visceral nosedive into the sexy, craziness of falling for the wrong girl. ‘I Feel Like OMG’ is a strong follow up […]

Categories: Music Reviews, Uncategorized • Tags: Dav Julca, I Feel Like OMG, Johnny Echo, Johnny Julca, Safe Unknown, Space52, XAXO

Z-Ro: New Sh*t

October 21, 2016 by douglasaleach

If you don’t like Z-Ro’s new music, you can go back and jam his old stuff. The Houston rap icon has been putting out ghetto classics for nearly two decades now and holds a vault full of tracks to bang. But, the Mo City Don will be the first to tell you, he doesn’t care if you listen to his music at all. He’s still going to do what he wants while his haters are just going to do what […]

Categories: Music Reviews, Uncategorized • Tags: Drankin & Drivin, New Shit, Z-Ro

Kevin Fowler is Coming to a Honky Tonk Near You

October 19, 2016 by douglasaleach

There’s a certain swagger within Texas country music that transcends mainstream genre expectations. Texans are damn proud and nowhere is that more apparent than in the rich sentiment of our music. We cherish our state, relish in our history and boldly stand for our people. And if we can do it all over a few beers…well then…Hell yeah! Texas is Kevin Fowler’s country and you’d be hard-pressed to find a musician who embodies that Lone Star spirit more than the […]

Categories: Music Features, Music Reviews, Uncategorized • Tags: A Guy Like That, Bouncer, Coming to a Honk Tonk Near You, He Ain't No Cowboy, Kevin Fowler, Livin' Proof, Movin' On, Sellout Song, Texas Forever, Trent Willmon

THE FRONT PORCH PRESENTS ‘UNPLUGGED ON THE FRONT PORCH WITH MATT THE ELECTRICIAN’

October 14, 2016 by douglasaleach

Beloved local music series The Front Porch hosts its latest installment on Oct. 20 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church The Front Porch is thrilled to announce the latest in its intimate music series “Unplugged on the Front Porch with Matt the Electrician.” The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, located at 209 W 27th St., Austin, Texas 78705. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to […]

Categories: Music Features, Uncategorized • Tags: All Saints Episcopal Church, Matt the Electrician, Stephen Kinney, The Front Porch, Unplugged on the Front Porch