Neighborhood Returns to Club Metronome for Halloween

From good old Lotus Entertainment, a Halloween party in downtown Burlington featuring the return (as far as I know) of Neighborhood, a group featuring Manus, who's been a local fixture since forever. Also featured: The Odd Couple, described as "2 DJs on 4 Turntables", and Echonomix. 21+ gets in free if you're wearing a costume...and why wouldn't you be wearing a costume on Halloween?

New Album from the Loyalists:

I have no information beyond this promo image -- once I know what "Coming Soon" means, I'll let y'all know. But I think anyone who knows them can agree, any news from The Loyalists is good news.

A Very Dope Vermont Graffiti Gallery

The best part of vthiphop dot com is definitely their gallery of Vermont graffiti. If you have pics, you can submit them to graf@vthiphop.com -- and if you just feel like saying thanks, leave 'em a comment.

HOW THIS SITE WORKS

If you're doing hip hop in Vermont, this site is a PR tool for you. If you've got news about shows or albums, let me know: egon.suskind@gmail.com -- I will be happy to help you promote that here.

I don't book shows and I don't have any idea how that works. I don't have any pull in the "scene," and I can't help your career or get you in touch with anyone. I'm just bored enough to give something back.

New Album from The Aztext: "The Sacred Document"

The Aztext have been hitting it hard for awhile now. It's rare to see a group so focused and clear about their path to success, and these guys are a case study in What To Do Right. They always provide high-energy shows, release high-quality tracks, and they're also polite, generous and outgoing dudes. On top of all that, their business game is nailed down tight: they get consistent high-profile gigs and they've netted a sponsorship with the area's best clothing company, Fundamental.

Their debut album, Haven't You Heard?, featured some impressive guests, like Boston legend Krumbsnatcha, Double AB, and even Lyricist Lounge heavyweight Wordsworth. The Aztext are outdoing themselves for The Sacred Document, however, bringing on One Be Lo (from Binary Star), Rich Mo and Mac Lethal.

There's going to a (huge, essential) album release party on November 24th at Nectars in Burlington. The evening will be hosted by E-Train of the Loyalists, and opening acts include Burnt MD, Wombaticus Rex, and The Truth. Apparently there's a lot of other special guests to be announced -- I'll keep updating this as news trickles out.