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Fun for All

Bullseyes, Bowling, & Beer Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales For as long as axes have been in existence, humans have been hurling them, whether for survival, sport, or just for fun. But the act of axe throwing has evolved immensely from its primitive nature and, in more recent years, has even grown from...

2020 Caffeinated Issue Art + Entertainment

Found Object of Desire

How one artist is breathing new life into forgotten materials Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales Amy Scofield, like many artists, admits that she has a “compulsion to create.” But this desire is often met with the conflicting notion that consumerism is impacting the environment. Driven by sustainability, she’s found a happy medium in...

2020 Caffeinated Issue Art Art + Entertainment

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

Art That Unites

Consuming and Crafting Austin’s Art Scene Words by Samantha VanDale Photos by Shelby Bella While the rest of the world spent 2011 hash tagging “winning” and overusing Instagram filters, Faiza Kracheni was touring with her band and showing her artwork in festivals around the country. What she discovered was a slew of collaborative spaces, specifically designed...

2020 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Entertainment Feb/March 2020 Go+Do

Segregated by Design

An animated glimpse into a crucial part of history Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales One local artist, Mark Lopez of Silkworm Studio, is on a mission to bring more awareness to the history behind segregation through his motion design short film. A native Austinite, Mark Lopez, began his motion design career in New York City. Motion...

Art + Entertainment Feb/March 2020

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

A Patchwork of Memories

East Austin’s Rhapsody Mosaic Mural Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Will Bowling It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But how many words is a mural worth if it is made up of hundreds of photos? Still shots of saxophonists, snaps of jazz singers belting into corded microphones, and portraits...

2020 Music Issue Art Art + Entertainment Feb/March 2020

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

A Personal Anthem Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales 2019 was a whirlwind of a year, career-wise, for Reggie DeVore of BlackLight Hip Hop. Last November, Reggie was invited to perform as a special guest at OnePlus Music Festival in Mumbai, where he opened for Dua Lipa and Katy Perry. Just weeks later, he released...

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

V is for Victory

2020 Reason to Love the EASTside Art + Entertainment Black History Month EASTside Love Local + Native Knowledge

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