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A Man of His Words: Jeremy Quentin

Small Houses Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales The contemporary folk genre is crawling with tropes: “Mountains, California, rivers…” muses Jeremy Quentin, explaining that musicians are no longer turning on the radio. For Jeremy, these are the marks of musical phoniness which he does not abide. “I remember the very first song I...

Leading With Love: Mélat

Behold, Mélat Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales 2020 forced most of us to scrounge for a silver lining, but silver linings are Mélat’s MO. The self-dubbed “R&B Soul Pop” singer is graced with a demure brand of positivity that manifests in her music. Despite a barrage of canceled plans, including a SXSW...

2021 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Feature Music

Medicine For The Soul: Sir Woman

Sir Woman Music Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales For a musician, being in a band is like having a built-in safety net. If you’re having an off night, you’ve got others to take up the slack. If a performance flops, the blame gets diffused. For Kelsey Wilson, who’s been with a band...

2021 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Music

Taking a Beat: David Ramirez

David Ramirez Music Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales Contentment will always be a shimmering mirage to a musician married to the road, the life, and their own self-image. Love and heartbreak are twin muses; the touring lifestyle is a gyre. But even after releasing an uncharacteristically hopeful album in 2020—wrested from the...

2021 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Music

Doing The Work {Music 2021}

Artists taking time to write, reflect, and refine Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales In her 2016 op-ed for The Nation, Toni Morrison writes that, in “times of dread,” artists must go to work. “There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear,” she...

2021 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Music

Classically Complex {KFMA}

Classical Music and the ‘Full Gamut of Human Emotions’ Words by Sommer Brugal photos by Eric Morales For first-time listeners, the full spectrum and sound of classical music may come as a surprise. There can be a preconceived idea about classical music and its perception. But classical music, in reality, “runs the full gamut of...

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Unofficial SXSW 2020 Events

The Show Must Go On Words by Alison Bryce For those who have been hiding from the news or refusing to believe it, SXSW has officially been cancelled. But nothing will stop these local venues from having a good time. Check back daily for updates about Unofficial SXSW events. Photo by Nathan Beels Crawfish Boil...

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Entertainment Go+Do Local + Native Knowledge Music

Solo: Finding a Place in the Music

Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales During life’s trying times, joyous occasions, or the mundane moments in between, music—lyrics and beats—write a story and often aid in navigating the journey. This is something these local musicians understand far too well. For these four soul, hip-hop and pop artists, drawing from honest stories and rich...

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Feb/March 2020 Music

Sheridan Reed : Solo

New Beginnings Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales Musician Sheridan Reed describes his style as a cross between soul, R&B, and pop. But, had you asked the singer-songwriter to describe which genre he fit into just five years ago, the answer would’ve been much different. From a young age, Sheridan involved himself with music through jazz...

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Feb/March 2020 Music

Sydney Wright : Solo

One Woman Show Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales Growing up in a musical family in the West Texas panhandle, Sydney Wright was basically destined to become a professional musician. She and her three sisters all learned how to play piano at a young age, and when she was 15, Sydney took up guitar....

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Feb/March 2020 Music

Reggie DeVore : Solo

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Feature Feb/March 2020 Music

Brian Scartocci : Solo

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Feb/March 2020 Music

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