Big Texas work ethic is relentless, a quality that can only be compared to the rare, unshakable presence of legends who leave no room for doubt once they step into their moment.
Before the rain hit the weekend in San Antonio, the weather was clear and breezy, and Hippie Sabotage hit the stage at the Aztec Theatre to bring some psychedelic sounds to the countdown city for an incredible night.
Just last year, the conversation around SXSW was that it was on the decline. Questions were being raised, narratives were forming, and for a moment, it felt like the energy that once defined the festival was fading. But with a refreshed schedule and the continued support of the city of Austin, this year proved something different: SXSW didn’t just return to what felt natural; it helped reassert itself.
Built with elevated production and intricate lyricism, “Magnum Opus” sounds like an artist fully locked into his craft. Wiardon approaches the project with precision, hitting every marker needed to make this album feel complete.
On the release, 98Priest touches on the feeling of moving away from the city to focus on a new chapter in Atlanta with family, as well as his search for direction and clarity in his next chapter. The title itself carries weight in multiple ways.
On “Nine One One,” Wes Denzel dives into the gift and curse of love, detailing a search and rescue mission for his sanity and overall sense of self. Throughout the record, he reflects on how something once pure and genuine slowly transformed into emotional chaos.
Baby Aztro frames “Lonely Road” as the first checkpoint on that route, embracing solitude as a necessary part of growth.
On her latest ballad “Dream Gxrl,” she fully embraces a futuristic soundscape that feels both celestial and intimate at once.
On her latest two-piece release, “Pressure” and “Test Drive,” the “Bad Like That” artist delivers a polished display of pop-infused charisma, tailored for late-night dance floors and glowing city lights.
The streets got another chapter added to the saga as Southside Hoodlum keeps the pressure applied with “Real Pt. 2.” The project feels like theme music for the Southside, especially with the city turning up during these recent Spurs victories.
From the jump, the visual treatment locks you into the atmosphere with DanToTheL behind the lens commanding attention to both artist who stunt under a spotlight that feels tailored to their individual presence and charisma.
And if “MOON” is any indication of what’s next, listeners should already be paying attention. The track carries a biblical level of intensity from start to finish. WhyJae attacks the production with an aggressive flow packed with hunger and relentless energy.
Throughout the release, MMW showcases an ability to build sounds that feel unpredictable yet intentional. The production choices, flows, and overall energy create an atmosphere that sets him apart from the crowd rather than blending him into it.
RLPson returns this year with his latest track “You,” which released mid March this past month on Thursday, March 14th. I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie in collaboration, where the first impression of his versatility and quality of music was undeniably great.
Under Issac Ray, he focuses on playing his acoustic guitar and delivers a more personal, intimate vocal and writing performance. Although SUNGATEPARK has now disbanded this year, Issac Ray persists with displaying his artistry as a solo project.
Shadoh didn’t hold anything back on this EP; she gave every bit of her heart to make it a special release. We admire her more as an artist and warrior; she’s a soulful person and someone to recognize as a blessing to the music community.
Her second single, “Reckless,” is out now, but we actually had the pleasure of previewing it a week before the initial release date and decided to break down the release in a way we know how.
We wanted to give you all a deeper look into the video drop, so we spoke with Mèlat below to see how this release came along and some interesting facts about her as well.
On “BANC” however, we get him at his most vulnerable but it’s still packaged in that easy listening fashion that is his trademark sound. So shall we journey into his self reflection with him, I think we better.
Today, you’ll notice we’re dropping the weekly dip a bit early. It’s because we have a surprise dropping later in the day, and we want to make sure we share some of our favorite drops to enjoy for the weekend.
This week has been incredible for new music, and we continue to supply it for you, especially for the weekend. Wherever you found yourself this weekend, add these records to your playlist and be back next week for another week of content.
And what’s a perfect way of showing our appreciation for our return? A new set of releases for our Weekly Dip for y’all to enjoy for the weekend.
We’re back to being at 100%. We had a few slip-ups and changes happen, but we're glad to be back in a creative space.



More than just a mixtape, the project became a cultural reset; a body of work that proved artists could thrive outside of the traditional label system while still reaching the highest levels of acclaim.