Email Author Shea Serrano

Awards

• 2012 - Best of the West/First Amendment Funding, Inc., published February 10, 2011

  "Getting Past the Bouncer"

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2008 Stories by Shea Serrano

• Turning the Screw: K-Otix, T-Pain, Bun B & Facer, Jay-Z & Coldplay, Master P, The Game, The Kanye, MF Doom and More

  published Oct 06, 2008

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week: K... More >>

• Five Spot: Ron Artest Is Not Too Busy to Be a Meh Rapper

  published Oct 03, 2008

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Remember th... More >>

• Artist of the Week: Miss Mykie

  published Oct 01, 2008

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Wormwood and Finger Quotes at Absinthe Lounge

  published October 2, 2008

  Marlon Chen may be the finest finger-quoter who has ever lived. Wait. Let's back-track a bit. "Finger quotes," the most inherently... More >>

• Five Spot: New Kids Are Back, Bitches

  published Sep 30, 2008

  [Since we were a little busy baking in Zilker Park Friday, Rocks Off didn't get a chance to post last week's Five Spot. Here 'tis - Ed.] Welcome back to Five Spot. Every week, we'll examine a recent ... More >>

• Turning the Screw: Fela Kuti, Jay-Z, Left Eye, Lil Wayne, Ed McMahon, Ciara, DMX and More

  published Sep 30, 2008

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• dead horse Liver Only Creepy Eyes Guy Knows for Sure

  published Sep 24, 2008

  dead horse's Michael Haaga live at last year's Axiom reunion at Fitzgerald's Photo by Tom Fool Whenever we go out to cover a venue for Nightfly, usually our favorite part of the night is starting up... More >>

• Artist of the Week: Jim Jones Jamboree

  published Sep 24, 2008

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Turning The Screw: Crew54, DJ AM & Travis Barker, G- Unit, Pharrell, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Kanye, Wu-Tang vs. UFC and More

  published Sep 22, 2008

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• This Just In: You(genious) Not Dead, Is Awesome

  published Sep 19, 2008

  Every "Atomic Dog" has his day: You(genious) and George Clinton. Woof! Photos by anotherlevelphotography.com There were rumors floating around this week that You(genious), Houston's parenthetical ... More >>

• Five Spot: Jack White, The Edge, Jimmy Page and the Mediocrity of Your Life

  published Sep 19, 2008

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Getty Imag... More >>

• Artist of the Week, San Antonio Edition: Audiotap (and Mathew Barker)

  published Sep 17, 2008

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Turning the Screw: Hollywood F.L.O.S.S., LL Cool J, The Kanye West, Lil' Wayne, Russell Crowe (!r), MF Doom, Beyonce and More

  published Sep 16, 2008

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week ... More >>

• White Swan Runs Red

  published September 18, 2008

  Every time Road House comes on TV, we watch it no matter what. As a matter of fact, Patrick Swayze has been the subject of more arguments... More >>

• Five Spot: Kanye Arrestedr Get. Out!

  published Sep 12, 2008

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Get this... More >>

• Artist of the Week: Jewel Rifle

  published Sep 10, 2008

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Club 26Ten Looks to Spend Its Way to The Top

  published September 11, 2008

  We are not fans of house music. And heck, while we're throwing lightning bolts around, we're not particularly fond of Top 40 either. They... More >>

• Turning the Screw: TxHustla, Beanie Sigel, Lil' Wayne, Ciara, Kanye, Tupac, Akon, Usher and More

  published Sep 08, 2008

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• Five Spot: Love's What I Got, Don't Start a Riot

  published Sep 05, 2008

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. So, pol... More >>

• Artist of the Week: Kenika

  published Sep 03, 2008

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Houston's Nigerian-Born Battle-Rapper Godwon

  published September 4, 2008

  Competition drives hip-hop culture. Whether it be reputation, jewelry, cars or whatever, it doesn't matter. Yours has to be the realest, shiniest,... More >>

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• Aftermath: Z-Ro Listening Party For Crack

  published Aug 29, 2008

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• Five Spot: Neil Diamond Gives Money Back (r!)

  published Aug 29, 2008

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Neil Dia... More >>

• Rock the Bayou Preview: Bret Michaels Talks About Wrecking His Ferrari, C.C. DeVille, the "Bang Bus" and More

  published Aug 28, 2008

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