Somewhere within Austin’s ever-emerging hip-hop scene, Megz Kelli and Chris “Dougie Do” Beale have created their own space as Magna Carda, melting the lines between local R&B and rap to create something all their own. Their latest project, Van Geaux,boasts a polished, yet underground feel, focused on establishing their own identity rather than trying to mimic those at the roots of hip-hop. The laid-back charisma between the two cool kids resonates clearly on each track, with Kelli’s rhythmic, stop-on-a-dime flow and Beale’s instrumental flourishes making the perfect bedmates.
I’ve always wanted to go skydiving, but I’m a little skeptical of the whole jumping-out-of-a-plane thing. I’m also slightly afraid of heights and have an irrational fear of the parachute not opening....
Austin-based neon artist Todd Sanders keeps vintage style alive through his glowing art creations.
Story by Maria Nunez
Photos courtesy of Todd Sanders
Located in the heart of South Austin on 1720 South...
At 6:00 a.m., the alarm goes off in the yurt.
It’s time to utilize the cool morning air in an effort to cross off a never-ending to-do list. “I get up early because the yurt has no air-conditioning,”...
