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Music Video: Mic Skills “Criminal” – Off-SXSW Scion Showcase Showdown Artist

Posted on March 11, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Houston-based rapper, Mic Skills’ Defiant made the Houston Chronicle’s Top 10 Discs of 2009 list.  He hosts a recurring event called MISSION CONTROL and he’s bringing a Scion-sponsored Austin version to SXSW next week.  Champion Scion presents Showcase Showdown is tenatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 503 E. 6th Street at 7PM.  Get more »

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Wayna Arrested and Charges Dropped — Houston

Posted on March 27, 2009 under , , , , , ,

Now, I don’t know that I’d normally report on something like this on popolio, but I’ve been covering Wayna as part of our special SXSW coverage here at popolio for the last few weeks and this did happen in Texas.  The 2009 Grammy Nominee graced us with a pop quiz a few weeks ago and »

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Kendra Ross is Babyface's Special Guest This Friday at Arena Theatre — Houston

Posted on March 23, 2009 under , , , , ,

Kendra Ross, our first SXSW pop quiz artist of this month’s special popolio SXSW coverage, is playing with none other than Babyface this coming Friday in Houston at the Arena Theatre at 8PM.  Also, I did go to her showcase here in Austin last Wednesday and took some pics, so those will be coming soon.  Maybe today.  Keep »

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show pic-olio: 01/10/09 The Hideout Theatre (2 of 3) Featured Guest: Arthur Yoria — Austin

Posted on January 29, 2009 under , , , , , , , , , , ,

So, the second act of The Executive Life show was special guest, Arthur Yoria.  Actually, Jeder got to play a little longer as we awaited his arrival.   And we, in the audience, didn’t mind as we were enjoying her sweet melodies.   I saw him make his entrance and didn’t realize who he was.  Don’t get me wrong »

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show pic-olio: 01/10/09 The Hideout Theatre (2 of 3) Featured Guest: Arthur Yoria — Austin

Posted on January 29, 2009 under , , , , , , , , , , ,

So, the second act of The Executive Life show was special guest, Arthur Yoria.  Actually, Jeder got to play a little longer as we awaited his arrival.   And we, in the audience, didn’t mind as we were enjoying her sweet melodies.   I saw him make his entrance and didn’t realize who he was.  Don’t get me wrong »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION

Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back.  Okay, as far back as 2009.  We featured him in a pop quiz  last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September.  So, we’re [...]

Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other 

These are hard. …
 
1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]

popolio podcast: Interview with JADA

freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]