Perception is Everything with Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (ACB) has changed a lot since its humble beginnings in 1976, and so has its perception. Anne Johnson, Producer and GM, joined the ACB family when she was five years old so her understanding of the early years relies on mysteriously shrouded stories from the then inner circle. It all began at […]
Watch our Grant Writing Workshop with Lys Santamaria
Be “In the Know!” about grant opportunities in the City of Austin! We want all artists to know about how to connect to opportunities that empower you to learn, grow and succeed as a professional. That’s why we’ve partnered with the City of Austin to provide assistance and spread the word about the Nexus grant. […]
Get to Know the Talented Artists Behind The Mosaic Workshop
Since 2019, The Mosaic Workshop has empowered the community and activated spaces through mosaic murals, workshops & grassroots projects. What started as duo between co-founders J Muzacz and Carmen Rangel, has expanded to team of powerhouse artists who put accessibility and community-building at the forefront. But here’s what we really think you should know: they’re […]
Make Art Easy: Interview with Our Printing and Framing Partner Art Direct
I met Brent Howard almost exactly a year ago when I serendipitously heard him say, “I’m looking for Natalie!” It was our first major event of 2022, the release of Issue 23, and I was in my usual pace, half-running/half-sprinting. A month later and Art Direct was our official printing and framing partner and we […]
Deep Dive into Deezie Brown’s Music Memories
Deezie Brown credits his parents as his intro into music. His mom, an avid fan of 90s RnB, gifted him his first boombox and almost by accident, he figured out how to record his own tapes. Now Deezie is telling his stories in a new way. He’s pursuing the Creative Director role and pushing his […]
Austin Hip-Hop-Pop Sensation Jonny Jukebox is Answering Our Call
Jonny Jukebox describes Austin as his “musical home.” He’s a native Texan and has been performing all over the city for the last four years. And he’s not just playing around. As of last year he transitioned to music full-time and is aiming to turn his energetic live shows into a major tour. Jonny’s second […]
Electro Tribe Trio Trouble in the Streets is Out of this World
Nnedi Nebula, Andy Leonard and Kenny Schwartz are the dynamic trio behind the genre-defying group Trouble in the Streets. The Austin band has created a sound that is uniquely their own–drawing sonic inspiration from hip-hop, rock, neo-soul and electronica to name a few. Their upcoming 10-track album Satisfy Saturn set to drop via Spaceflight Records […]
The A-Side and B-side of Austin Music Maverick Julian Acosta
For the last year, Julian Acosta has been traveling, reflecting and writing his new record. But this didn’t start as a planned trip. Julian hopped into the car with a friend driving to Seattle on whim with as much as he could stuff into his tennis bag. After time in California, Mexico and across Texas, […]
Houston Soul Heroes The Suffers Lead Us to the Good Times
The Suffers have been earning their way onto our Top Tunes playlist for four years now with their vivacious blend of soul, disco, gospel and R&B. So when we received an interview invite to the eight-piece’s headlining gig at Mohawk last month, we immediately cancelled our dinner plans with Beto. Cover photo credit: Agave Bloom […]
_OF COLOR is Bringing the Community Together to do Big Things
_OF COLOR is solidifying their legacy in Austin through their dedication to authenticity, community and transparency. Since 2018, they have devoted themselves to uplifting the work of BIPOC artists and cultivating a community of creatives and launching inclusive spaces for artists of color to showcase their craft and talents. We interviewed co-founders Steven Hatchett and […]