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“Monster”

Angela Edge

Local multi-instrumentalist and rocker Angela Edge’s new single, “Monster,” was released Oct. 31. The song begins with an ethereal dreaminess, which then leads to an abrupt charge and sense of urgency, as the drums and lead guitar take the reigns. This is not a song about any typical monster. This Monster is one that creeps into the psyche — burrowing deep within one’s self. Edge wrote this song about childhood trauma (the monster within) with the intent of letting other survivors know that they are not alone in their pain. In a time when many people may feel even more alone than ever, Edge has focused her isolation and continues to create the music she loves.

Today’s technology allowed Edge to perform and produce her latest single using her home computer and a small audio interface. Edge also collaborated with local percussionist, Derek Weiand, via virtual methods, to add his unique talent to “Monster.” The official music video for “Monster” was released soon after, most of which was filmed by Edge, herself. Weiand filmed himself performing on drums and sent the resulting film to Edge, before she produced the final video edit. The video shows Edge at her home and in various states of sleepless angst as she urges the viewer to “let the monster sleep.”

“Monster” is now available on several different music streaming platforms and the official video for the single can be seen on Angela Edge’s YouTube page.

“Fever Dreams”

Scott H. Biram Bloodshot Records

“Fever Dreams,” the 12th album from Central Texas singer/songwriter/guitarist/footstomper/ harmonica player/preacher/ hellraiser Scott H. Biram, AKA The Dirty Old One Man Band, is a fervent yet intimate collection of blues, classic country and rock ‘n’ roll sealed with punk, heavy metal and, frankly, whatever Biram wants. As the man himself says, “You’re gonna want to pop open a cold tallboy for this one.” The surprise album dropped on Nov. 27.