The fog slowly cleared, hushing conversations and revealing a dimly lit figure on the stage of Emo’s Austin. The sea of attendees craned their necks to see if this figure was the promised opener or Nicolas Jaar himself.
On a quiet Saturday afternoon, a group of quietly-frazzled students buzz around KVRX’s studio with cameras and sound equipment in tow. The University of Texas at Austin college radio staff are preparing for a brief concert in the station’s library.
Daniel Nkoola recently debuted his sophomore effort, “Speak of The Devil,” a 5-track mixtape that offers a smooth listening experience, plus fun ad libs and lyrical poetry. ORANGE spoke with Nkoola to discuss his project, inspirations and future plans.
“It was just me in the beginning,” lead singer Matt Hines says, reminiscing about dorm room jam sessions and improvised venues. The Eastern Sea has experienced a transformative journey in terms of members, but lead singer Matt Hines remains at the forefront.
Megz Kelli and Dougie Do met at St. Edward’s University in 2012, and they’ve been rising to the top of the local music scene ever since with their hip hop group Magna Carda.
