Music / Jan 14, 2012
NewGroup:: Sickbay
At the moment, there are not that many local bands to be excited about. But, on Friday night, EPCB caught a whirlwind set by NEW on the scene local group, Sickbay, which features Corey Bixler on eccentric Bass duties and John Eivins on manic-in-your-face drum duties. The distorted bass and syncopated drum duo will melt...
Music / Dec 29, 2011
localmusic:: A Very Sleazy Christmas: You Ain’t Gettin’ Sh*T
Local beat makers, Gambol & Ees Ra, have produced a Hip-Hop Christmas album for your listening pleasure. If you like sassy ‘n classy beats and atmospheric arrangements then this album is sure to keep you warm and full of joy. Click on the title below to check it out:: A Very Sleazy Christmas: You Ain’t...
Music / Dec 29, 2011
The Electric Panther Release Post-Humous EP
The Electric Panther, a local rock and roll group hailing from Juarez, rocked the faces of many fans and innocent bystanders when they were active in the music scene a couple years back. The group has decided to release two songs as an EP, simply titled “The Electric Panther EP” available for download on their...
Music / Dec 29, 2011
Pics of Bulletproof Tiger @ Lowbrow Palace
Local favorites, Bulletproof Tiger, performed to an enthusiastic and ready to dance crowd at the Lowbrow Palace on Tuesday night. The ferocious synth rock duo played their old favorites as well as selections from their new material. Jean-Luc and Bobby are steadily developing a fanbase especially in the lady department. Never have I heard so...
Music / Oct 28, 2011
localmusic:: LCFLOWERS
Luis Flores is an El Paso, Texas-based musician who has played drums in many different groups. He is also an adventurous electro-minimalist and has put out his own releases under the guises Adeus Senhor F., Applied Science Factor and more recently LCFLOWERS. Click on the name to find out more.
Music / Oct 20, 2011
AlbumReview:: Joker, “The Vision” (4AD Records)
Most internet threads label Joker as dub-step, but that hackneyed term is stretched much too thin these days. Truth is “The Vision” grips the audial conduit from its inception, maintaining its shredding saw synths and busy atmosphere throughout the first half of the album. At times the melodies dwell in minimalism, until just enough layers...
Music / Oct 18, 2011
AlbumReview:: Strange Boys, “Live Music” (Rough Trade Records)
The Strange Boys’ third album, Live Music, translates the state of Texas into the language of southern rock. It is a soundtrack for freeway stretches, steakhouses, and country bars – in other words, the pedestal elements of Texas, its identifying birthmarks and scars. Live Music is not Texas-themed – in a lyrical sense, for example...
Music / Oct 13, 2011
Do Not Underestimate EP Hip-Hop
When El Paso based hip-hop is talked about, two thoughts often float through people’s heads: the first is of hardcore cholos trying to be like Kid Frost circa 1990 and the other is usually “what hip-hop?” I would have thought the same but my mind was changed, by of all people, my neighbor. I was...
Music / Oct 4, 2011
epcbQ&A:: The Wasteland Travelers
The Wasteland Travelers are an El Paso based hip-hop group. The group is composed of Drunken Horse, Mr. J, Aker Metatron, and DJ Taebo Manuhs. The following is a brief q and a with the Wasteland Travelers:: epcb:: How did the group start? AM:: I met them through Seraphim, he gave me a Born Sinners...
Music / Sep 16, 2011
NewGroup:: Foxy Mojo
Keep an eye out for Foxy Mojo, a fresh group that will surely rock your fucking face off. If you’re a fan of Led Zep, early Kings of Leon, or just plane ‘ol dirty mouthed rock and roll, then this group is for you, if not, just stick with the safe sounding bands on the...
Music / Aug 17, 2011
NewGroup:: Our Friend the Mountain
Watch out for some surprisingly deep and syrupy folk by a local group called Our Friend the Mountain. The band is a 5 piece consisting of Omar Cuellar-vocals/guitar/banjo, Jaganath Raspopovich-bass/guitar, Jacob Bilbo-ukelele/trumpet, Irving Cuellar-drums/percussion, and Adrian Cuellar-guitar/vocals. With instruments like the banjo and trumpet in their repertoire and an unknown number of reserve members, you...
Music / Aug 16, 2011
NewGroup:: L.I.G.R.E
L.I.G.R.E is a local group that wants to make you dance. Composed of Fonsi, Charli and Sergio, the electronic rock band is new on the scene, but listen to the tunes on their soundcloud and they may win you over. http://soundcloud.com/somosligre/game
