C’mon Deadmau5, Face the Music Already

When Joel Zimmerman’s, aka Deadmau5’s, team of handlers offered an interview ahead of his Sept. 12 and 13 shows at South Side Ballroom, I thought “OK, fine.” A conversation with Deadmau5 seemed like fun, after all. He’s a talented musician and no-filter guy who likes to rant about everything and…

Live Music Etiquette: Music Scene Do’s and Don’t’s

If your personality hinges on your musical tastes, then your ability to look smart when talking about them is imperative to your survival in the local scene. Here is a loose, easy guide to music terminology and some etiquette that will hopefully make you sound like you know what you’re…

La Goony Chonga Says That Negativity Is a Part of Fame

La Goony Chonga is one of many women taking over the hip-hop scene in 2019. While rappers like Megan thee Stallion and Saweetie  released some of the biggest, sexually charged rap hits of the summer, like “Cash Shit” and “My Type,” respectively, Miami native La Goony Chonga has a sexy,…

Dallas Rapper SkiiVentura Says He Talks to God in His Raps

A year ago on his 30th birthday, Christian rapper Brandon Coleman’s kidney gave out. Up until then, he had been a healthy father of two children and husband to his wife of eight years, Cora Jakes Coleman, while working on building his music career. The harrowing and unexpected experience made…