Featured Artist:: Adrian Cuellar Fausto

Featured Artist:: Adrian Cuellar Fausto

“I usually start my pieces without any specific direction, I like to keep it this way. My artistic style stems from the principles of ‘drawing’ and ‘mark making.’ I find pleasure in the constant back and forth struggle between figurative and non figurative forms, which itself becomes a significant component...
SXSW 2012:: Reign of Hip Hop, Storm of People

SXSW 2012:: Reign of Hip Hop, Storm of People

2012′s SXSW was different for EPCB. We were returning veterans with a plan – well sort of… This year hip hop was large and in charge and rock showed up to the party but not as strong and belligerent as in previous years. During Southby I usually try to listen...
exclusive:: of Montreal Frontman Kevin Barnes Talks About Inspiration and Music Making

exclusive:: of Montreal Frontman Kevin Barnes Talks About Inspiration and Music Making

The venturesome indie art rock group, of Montreal,  is currently touring for their latest release titled “Paralytic Stalks” out now on Polyvinyl Records. of Montreal is largely the brainchild of its front man, Kevin Barnes, since 1996, and Barnes has no intention of stopping any time soon. The band is...
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The Soilent Green Files:: Cannabis Use Does NOT Decrease Lung Function

The Soilent Green Files:: Cannabis Use Does NOT Decrease Lung Function

According to a story published by the Marijuana Policy Project, the American Medical Association conducted a long-term study over 20 year’s time to determine if pot use causes lung damage.  The results determined that occasional marijuana smoking (defined as 2-3 times per month) did not reduce lung function and in some cases smokers actually showed...
Art In and Around EPCB HQ

Art In and Around EPCB HQ

Check out this gallery of the mini art collection that epcb has spontaneously started growing. Our walls our graced with the art of Jesus Arturo Gardea, Pano and current studio mate and very prolific, Inoxia Dextoria. If you’re an artist and want to show some work here, let us know.
thriftstore oddity:: Jellyfish Kiss, "Plank"

thriftstore oddity:: Jellyfish Kiss, “Plank”

A name like Jellyfish Kiss sounds ridiculously silly especially an album name like “Plank.” At first glance of such a name, your first instinct is to not take it seriously and dismiss it as audible trash not deserving of being heard by human ears. But as they say, you can’t judge a tape by its...
Heads Up! It's a Politcal Cartoon by Ignacio Nova!

Heads Up! It’s a Politcal Cartoon by Ignacio Nova!

NewGroup:: Sickbay

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...
localmusic:: A Very Sleazy Christmas: You Ain't Gettin' Sh*T

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...
Imagination Things by Nicole D.

Imagination Things by Nicole D.

Check out this mini gallery of art by local artist Nicole D. Her paintings feature different characters that spring out of her dreams and bouts of boredom. They also tap into the childhood imaginations and innocent inventiveness we all had. These things are whimsical and gentile and bring to mind the work of Dr. Seuss...
The Electric Panther Release Post-Humous EP

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...
Pics of Bulletproof Tiger @ Lowbrow Palace

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...
Hey Kids! It's a political cartoon by Ignacio Nova!

Hey Kids! It’s a political cartoon by Ignacio Nova!

A Pictorial Tour of EP Culture Beat Head Quarters

A Pictorial Tour of EP Culture Beat Head Quarters

The following is a tour of our studio headquarters at the Glasbox. We have been located in this space for a little over a year now. This location has been good to us, especially for networking and having fun. We throw record parties in this space every now and then and are looking into making...
Inoxia Dextoria's Gallery of Recent Art

Inoxia Dextoria’s Gallery of Recent Art

This is a sampling of Inoxia Dextoria’s recent psychedelic artistry. The artist has recently moved in to EP Culture Beat’s studio located at the Glasbox. “Right now, I’m still getting used to the studio space but slowly but surely I’ve been having different experiences here which help me express myself,” Dextoria said. He has been...