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Obscured by Echoes (Austin, TX)
https://www.obscuredbyechoes.net/

“Psychedelia isn’t limited to blitzed jamming and peace-and-love inanities, a notion well understood on Obscured by Echoes’ debut cassette/digital LP, Black Matter Manifesto. Formerly the Hi-Tones, the local quartet traffics in post-punk theatrics and contemporary indie clatter as often as it takes the Elevator to the 13th Floor or a flamboyant trip through a Paisley Underground.” -The Austin Chronicle

“Obscured by Echoes, formerly the Hi-tones, are part of Austin’s deep psych sound, striking similar notes to the Boxing Lesson and the Black Angels, but with more macabre sensibilities.” - Austinist

“I’d first heard of The Hi-Tones a few years back, and was always struck by their psych-pop sound, sort of vintage groovy garage with hints of Bowie and early Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett. That’s what it reminded me of. And never a dull live performance.

I thought the band broke up, but fortunately, it’s more of a rebirth that took place. They are now known as Obscured By Echoes, featuring founding member and front man Johnny Flores. The band has expanded its sound toward a richer and darker psych rock style, as you’ll hear on last year’s full-length release, Black Matter Manifesto. It’s a kind of refinement of their classic signature pop immersed in haunted, reverbed, slightly warped and off-center melodies.” - KUTX

 

Provision (Houston, TX)
https://www.provision-musik.net/

Provision is an electronic music group based in Houston, Texas. Founded in November of 2000, Provision’s music was initially self-described as “Electronic Dance Music with an Edge”.

In September of 2012 with the coming of their 5th Full Length L.P. lead singer Breye Kiser coined the term “Darkpop” to describe Provision’s unique style of cultured Synthpop, Industrial Dance and Darkwave ambiance.

Provision is widely known for their live shows in which you will hear classic Provision hits, along with brand new Provision tracks. Provision shows combine live synthesizers and electronic percussion, non-stop energy, intelligent lighting, and powerful vocals; with lyrics that tug at the heart.

Provision has released 5 L.P.’s and 4 E.P.’s, appeared on numerous compilations; and produced numerous remixes for other electronic artists.

Provision toured the U.S. for their albums Evaporate and Visualize, and has established themselves as a credible and professional support act in the U.S. electronic music scene having shared the stage with Red Flag, Anything Box, The Human League, Clan of Xymox, T-4-2, When In Rome, Cause & Effect, Shiny Toy Guns, Imperative Reaction, Icon of Coil, System Syn, Assemblage 23, Cesium_137, The Hunger, Christopher Anton (Information Society), The Cruxshadows, Cylab, //TENSE//, Espermachine, God Module, and CTRL, among many others…

Provision has performed live at numerous music festivals including Synthcon 2002, ADD2K4, ADD2K5, ADD2K6, SiNthetik Sk13s II, III & IV, Electro-Nexus, Summer Synthpop Festival 2003, Synthfest 2004, Texas Industrial Fest 2010, TERRORBYTE 2011, as a vendor for A Different Drum at Convergence X, and as a performer at Convergence XIX.

Provision won “Best New U.S. Artist” for 2002 in the American Synthpop Awards at Synthcon in Los Angeles.
Provision has been Nominated in 2011 and 2013 for “Best Electronic Band” in the Houston Press Music Awards.

 

Shadow Fashion (San Antonio, TX)
https://shadowfashionmusic.com/

San Antonio Electronica