Travis Hawkes, Author at The Sights And Sounds

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Chill

[ALBUM REVIEW] Tycho’s Epoch – A Recommend-Worthy Evolution

October 3, 2016 Travis Hawkes 0

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I’m “friends” with a girl – She once threatened to steal my parents’ porch chairs. I’m sure I was a horse’s ass at some point. We saw each other at a show a little while ago and buried the hatchet. I think. – that had a fantastic way of describing why some people listen to […]

Event Coverage

Mamby on the Beach Brings Fresh Festival Vibes to Chicago

July 12, 2016 Travis Hawkes 0

Here’s the thing about festivals: if you’ve been to one, that first one is such a culture shock, but that shock dissipates pretty quick. Go to three or more and you’ll hear, say or think a variation of the following: “She’s really wearing that…and she’s really wearing that!” “It’s how much for a t-shirt?” “I […]

Electronic Hip-Hop

[HIP-HOP] Snakehips: Undefined & Unlimited – “Money On Me” ft. Anderson .Paak

April 5, 2016 Travis Hawkes 0

I’m not new to this, but I certainly don’t feel like I’ve got a grasp on the categories these days. From “shoegaze” to “acid jazz” to “chillwave” to “trap,” my confusion regarding genres and worry about hitting the wrong target in front of pretty girls with crazy haircuts prompts me to simply make shit up. […]

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Hopeful

[MELODIC HOUSE] Bakermat Drops Two Sexy New Singles – “Gone” + “Ballad”

March 4, 2016 Travis Hawkes 0

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I just turned 30 and there’s no way around it: I’ve gotta be okay with getting older. Not “old” - Playa please, this past weekend I got drunk with buddies, struck out with bartenders, played ping pong for hours, ate handfuls of jelly beans and woke up without a dollar in my wallet – I’m […]