RGV Music Roundup: 8/20/25
A roundup of new RGV music featuring dystopian surf rock, moving hip-hop instrumentals, and a breathtaking video game soundtrack.
Pillowsnake - Bonding Agent
Pillowsnake is thrashing, shredding, and being as outspoken as ever in his mind-blowing comeback single, smearing a dystopian haze over surf punk that counters complacency, silence, and conformity.
Roll$thaChef - Bops&Sample Chops
Usually known for his booming raps, Roll$ shows us that his beats can have a vibrant life of their own, whether they’re cinematic boom-baps, playlist-worthy lo-fi cuts, or the moodiest of headspaces.
Zagan Black - Eukarya (original game soundtrack)
Zagan Black pulls out all the stops for a video game about surviving as a bacterium, with rich breathtaking electronic orchestral movements that soundtrack the big wonders of a small world.
Avvgust - As Above, So Below
A one-two punch of Berserk-themed industrial singles that are potent in groove and dark supernatural appeal.