Paul Cauthen - Cocaine Country Dancing

In 2019, Cauthen released his second solo record called Room 41. At one point Cauthen considered calling the record "Holy Ghost Fire" after that track on the album but eventually settled on "Room 41". The title of the record is in honor of the room number where Cauthen lived at the Belmont Hotel in West Dallas, Texas, for almost two years while he wrote the record.

Paul Mark "Big Velvet" Cauthen (born in 1986) is a singer-songwriter from East Texas. He started his music career in an Americana/indie folk rock duo called SONS OF FATHERS, before turning solo. He has released two albums and an EP as a solo artist, the most recent being "Room 41" released in September 2019. Cauthen is nicknamed Big Velvet for his distinctive baritone voice.

"Room 41" was the culmination of a dark period in Cauthen's life, prompted by the end of a long-term relationship in Wichita Falls, Texas. Cauthen relocated to Dallas and while writing prolifically, went through a period of alcohol and drug abuse.

Today's tune "Cocaine Country Dancing", taken from "Room 41" where the video was filmed at the Electric Cowboy Fort Worth country music venue in Fort Worth, Texas. In September 2019, the video was nominated by the Dallas Observer's Music Awards for Best Music Video




Upcoming Tourdates:

MAR 16 MON Campfire Gathering, TX, United States
MAR 27 FRI Hogs For The Cause, LA, United States
APR 18 SAT Red River Music Fest, TX, United States
APR 20 MON Humphreys Concerts By the Bay Orville Peck San Diego, CA, United States
APR 22 WED Arlington Theatre Orville Peck Santa Barbara, CA, United States
APR 23 THU Pappy & Harriet's Orville PeckTanya Tucker Pioneertown, CA, United States
APR 24 FRI Stagecoach Festival, CA, United States
APR 26 SUN The Independent San Francisco, CA, United States
MAY 1 FRI Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA, United States
MAY 8 FRI Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO, United States
MAY 15 FRI Hangout Music Festival, AL, United States
JUN 6 SAT Born & Raised Music Festival, OK, United States
JUN 26 FRI Weiser River Music Festival Weiser, ID, United States
JUN 27 SAT Jackalope Jamboree Pendleton, OR, United States
JUL 18 SAT Under The Big Sky Festival, MT, United States
AUG 1 SAT Hinterland Music Festival Saint Charles, IA, United States
AUG 14 FRI Psycho Las Vegas (August 14-16) Las Vegas, NV, United States
AUG 21 FRI Radio Room Leah Blevins Music Greenville, SC, United States
AUG 22 SAT Railbird Festival Lexington, KY, United States

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Erykah Badu - Didn't Cha Know

Badder than the most. The undisputed queen of neo-soul. One of those voices you’ll never forget. Also actor, activist, icon. Erykah Badu is many things, most of all she’s hard to ignore and always interesting – musically, philosophically or in a stylistic sense. Erykah Badu played at the very first Way Out West festival in 2007. And even though she hasn’t released an album since 2010, she’s no less relevant or influential now. After all, she’s Erykah Badu. The rest of us aren’t.

Erykah Badu, born and raised in Dallas, made herself a name in the late 1990’s–early 2000’s as a member of the musical collective Soulquarians, who mixed spiritual soul sounds and hip-hop vibes. D’Angelo, Common, Talib Kweli, Q-Tip, Mos Def, the Roots drummer Questlove and now deceased jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove were also part of the crew. On debut album Baduizm in 1997 she appeared as a fully formed artist and the record was a huge success that also won a Grammy for Best R&B Album. Mama’s Gun came three years later, and in The Village Voice rock critic Robert Christgau wrote: “Maybe her sources are autobiographical, but she’s here to inspire all black-identified women and the men who admire them.”

Erykah Badu will perform at 20.00 on Flamingo, Saturday Aug 10.

Today's tune "Didn't Cha Know?" is the second single from singer Erykah Badu's 2000 album "Mama's Gun". The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for 2001.

"Didn't Cha Know?" was produced by fellow Soulquarian member J Dilla, and features a sample from the Tarika Blue recording "Dreamflower", which was used without prior permission from the group. A settlement fee was reached with the group outside of court.



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Power Trip - Executioner's Tax (Swing of The Axe)

"Nightmare Logic” with the Texas hardcore thrashers POWER TRIP takes the 1st place on the Tune Of The Day's TOP 50 album list of the Best Albums 2017.

"Nightmare Logic” is the second crushing, soul mangling, neck bustin’ release. It's a record full of raw energy from start to finish, great structure, powerful rich tones and fearless riffs with a massive attitude. With hooks and tightness rivaling greats like PANTERA or PENTAGRAM and production by the esteemed Arthur Rizk, "Nightmare Logic" punishes fans not only sonically but with pure songwriting skill. This is an excellent album with great songwriting skill, the lyrics reflects human suffering, devaluation of human life by those who’ve gained power through money and politics.

This is the BEST thrash album in 2017.

Read the review here!

POWER TRIP show their skills and prove they are here for the long haul.

Today's tune "Executioner's Tax (Swing of The Axe)" is directed by Andy Capper, photography by Joel Pront, edited by Andrew Betsch.



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Mothership - High Strangeness

Monday, New Week, time to introduce "Record Of The Week"

"High Strangeness" is the third full-length album by the Texas, Dallas trio MOTHERSHIP. The album was released March 17th.

"High Strangeness" is a solid release from the guys where they deliver a record with an seasoned sound, great melodies, heavy riffing and very good vocals. Atmospheric stoner rock is mixed up with dusty sand boogie psychedelia and melodic riffing like the opening tune and the title track. "Ride The Sun" have a more classic upbeat sounding, excellent guitar tripping and great vocals. "Midnight Express" is a more heavier piece with driven fuzzy riffs, sounds almost like MASTODON meets KISS. "Crown Of Lies" is a old school rocker with galloping riffs (hello HEART) and a guitar driven midpart that is very melodic. "Helter Skelter" reminds of old HAWKWIND, an 70's hard rocker. "Eternal Trip" is a peaceful instrumental tune, the album ballad that hovering over the other tunes and stands out. "Wise Man", dirty riffs with a light BLACK SABBATH and ALLMAN BROTHERS touch but in more old school metal way. The album ends with the upbeat fuzzed out rocker "Speed Dealer" that breads KYUSS, a great ending tune.

A beautiful Vinyl version

Sum: "High Strangeness" is a solid album that anyone that like fresh 70's style of rock should not miss this!

Today's tune "Wise Man" taken from "High Strangeness", enjoy!


Upcoming Tourdates:

04/13/17 Indianapolis, IN 5th Quarter Lounge, US
04/14/17 Cincinnati, OH Northside Tavern, US *
04/15/17 Detroit, MI Cork Town Tavern, US **
04/16/17 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom, US
04/18/17 Pittsburgh, PA Brillobox, US
04/19/17 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus, Canada ^^^^
04/20/17 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Necktie, US
04/21/17 Providence, RI Firehouse 13, US
04/22/17 Harrisburg, PA Blue Moose, US
04/23/17 Frederick, MD Guido’s Speakeasy, US
04/25/17 Baltimore, MD Joe Squared, US
04/26/17 Charlotte, NC Snug Harbor, US ?+
04/27/17 Wilmington, NC Reggies, US
04/28/17 Raleigh, NC The Maywood, US ++
04/29/17 Richmond, VA Strange Matter, US ***
04/30/17 Knoxville, TN Open Chord, US
05/02/17 Atlanta, GA Drunken Unicorn, US
05/03/17 Athens, GA Caledonia, US
05/04/17 Nashville, Sweetwater, US
05/05/17 St. Louis, Fubar, US
05/06/17 Dubuque, Vintage Torque Fest 2017, US
06/17/17 Siegen, Freak Valley Festival 2017, Germany
06/18/17 Berlin, Badehaus, Germany ^
06/19/17 Hamburg, Hafenklang, Germany ^
06/21/17 Landgraaf, Oefenbunker, Netherlands
06/22/17 Utrecht, dB’s, Netherlands
06/23/17 Brussels, Magasin 4, Belgium
06/24/17 Bourlon, Rock In Bourlon 2017, France
06/25/17 Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms, United Kingdom ^^
06/26/17 Coventry, The Phoenix, United Kingdom ^^
06/27/17 Manchester, Factory, United Kingdom ^^
06/28/17 Edinburgh, Bannermans, United Kingdom ^^
06/29/17 Cardiff, Fuel, United Kingdom ^^
06/30/17 Bournemouth, UK The Anvil, United Kingdom ^^
07/01/17 London, The Black Heart, United Kingdom ^^
07/03/17 Paris, Le Glazart, France ^^^
07/04/17 Nantes, Le Scene Michelet, France
07/06/17 Barcelona, Rocksound, Spain
07/07/17 Turin, Blah Blah, Italy
07/08/17 Povegliano Veronese, Art Pollution Festival 2017, Italy
07/09/17 Parma, App Colombofili, Italy
07/10/17 Zerobranco, Altroquando, Italy
07/11/17 Vienna, Arena, Austria
07/12/17 Nuremberg, MUZclub, Germany
07/13/17 Munich, Feierwerk, Germany
07/14/17 Erfurt, Stoned From The Underground Festival, Germany
07/29/17 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall, US ****
08/19/17 Las Vegas, NV Psycho Las Vegas 2017, US


* w/ ELECTRIC CITIZEN
** w/ THE MUGGS & BISON MACHINE
*** w/ HORISONT & DIRTY STREETS
**** w/ BLUE OYSTER CULT
^ w/ YAWNING MAN
^^ w/ POSEIDON
^^^ w/ EGYPT
^^^^ w/ TOWER
+ w/ GREEN FIEND
++ w/ FREEDOM HAWK

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Power Trip - Nightmare Logic

Monday, New Week, time to introduce "Record Of The Week"

"Nightmare Logic" is the second crushing, soul mangling, neck bustin’ release from Texas hardcore thrashers POWER TRIP.

The album was recorded by Arthur Rizik (INQUISITION) , mastered by Joel Grind (POISON IDEA, TOXIC HOLOCAUST) and features cover art by Paolo Girard. All songs written & arranged by Blake Ibanez and Chris Ulsh. All lyrics by Riley Gale. "Nightmare Logic" was released February 24, 2017.

"Nightmare Logic" is a record full of raw energy from start to finish, great structure, powerful rich tones and fearless riffs with a massive attitude.

"Nightmare Logic" contains 8 tunes that clocks in at 32 min, short, yeah, but not a single moment wasted on this album. The record alternates between the fearless air strike with a punk attitude in tunes as "Soul Sacrifice", "Firing Squad", "Waiting Around to Die" and "Crucifixation" to more delicious groovy riffing in tunes like the title track "Nightmare Logic", "Executioner’s Tax - Swing of the Axe", "Ruination" and "If Not Us Then Who".

"Nightmare Logic" is an excellent album with great songwriting skill, the lyrics reflects human suffering, devaluation of human life by those who’ve gained power through money and politics.

Sum: The best thrash album in 2017 so far, you need this.

Today's tune is the title track from "Nightmare Logic", enjoy!



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