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.
Austin was in rare form this month, as the energy of South by Southwest collided with another buzzing festival, Sips & Sounds festival, taking place across the city. With both events running simultaneously, the “Live Music Capital of the World” stayed true to its name, offering an endless soundtrack for anyone lucky enough to be outside.
Her latest single, “De Una Vez,” adds another layer to her growing catalog, and it’s one that hits with intention. The record leans into a smooth yet striking energy, allowing Vanita to fully step into her element as a storyteller.
From the very first listen, the track doesn’t ease you in; it pulls you straight into its rhythm with a confident pulse that feels built for replay value and all-day rotation
The lyricism is where the project truly thrives. There’s a level of depth and intention in his writing that doesn’t come off forced or overly complex; it feels lived-in. You hear the experiences, lessons, and growth embedded in every bar.
From the jump, the production sets a tranquil atmosphere that feels weightless. Every note floats with intention, creating a sonic space where DeweyQuinton can really speak from the soul.
There’s a bounce, a pride, and a subtle swagger in his delivery that makes every bar feel intentional. It’s that same energy that makes you think; if this were a sport, he’d be running point for the Spurs without missing a step.
From the jump, Rocks leans into what he does best: smooth talk, calculated flexes, and a laid-back delivery that cuts deeper the more you sit with it.
The chorus hits with a heavy, repetitive bounce that makes it stick, balancing shock value with a comedic twist that feels self-aware rather than over-the-top for its own sake.
Across 11 tracks, Tay Money leans into her strengths while expanding her range, delivering a body of work that feels both cohesive and versatile. It’s music for the baddies, no question.
Across the project, she leans into grief and emotional exhaustion without softening the edges. Instead of treating heartbreak as a single moment of loss, she frames it as a process; one where memory, regret, acceptance, and release all collide.
What makes the record hit even harder is its visual counterpart. Rather than settling for a standard music video, Langley leans into storytelling, delivering a short film that elevates the song’s emotional weight. Every frame feels intentional, adding depth to the narrative and allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the world she’s created fully.
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.



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