Musashi Xero

LAAF 2018 << REWIND

In case you missed it or just want to reminisce, here are some clips from LAAF (Living Asheville Arts Festival) that happened Labor Day Weekend #SundayFunday.

Xero God: The Invitation to the Funeral Is "All Promo" (Grit Premiere)

Local hip-hop/production outlet Xero God play their first show at Ellington Underground with The Difference Machine and 10th Letter of Atlanta. We talk up the show and drop a track from Xero God's new album, Bandidos, for you. You're welcome.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! September 22-25

What are you up to on this beautiful weekend in Asheville? We've got the scoop on a few of our favorite things!

GRIT TALK: Ill Doots

8 piece Hip hop outfit 'Ill Doots' return to Asheville on their 'Unify' Tour! A funk-infused roller coaster of high energy antics and thought provoking lyrics.

BEATLIFE Showcases the Work of Producer DFLN @ the Mothlight

The next BEATLIFE show, thrown by the Asheville Beat Tape Collective, happens Saturday, 9/17, and is a tribute to the late North Carolina producer DFLN (Derrick Curtis). A lineup of special guests and friends of Derrick will show support and love at West Asheville's Mothlight.

Musashi Xero/Xero God at All Go West. Photo: Shayanne Gal

Underdogs and Psychedelic Cowboys: An Interview with Hip-Hop Artist Musashi Xero

Asheville's Musashi Xero (Tyler Jackson) reflects on the past two years of his musical and personal evolution, including his collaborations with members of the Asheville Beat Tape Collective and his upcoming projects with Xero God.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update: July 4th Edition

It's 4th of July weekend in Asheville, and we've got a lot of ideas for how you can celebrate Independence Day--and all the days around it. From live music to independent bookstores to downtown shopping and, of course, brunch, we've pretty much covered all the bases. Happy 4th, y'all.

Celebrate BEATLIFE on the 4th of July @ the Mothlight (Free Show)

There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than by exerting your personal right to dance your face off. This month's free BEATLIFE show happens on July 4th at the Mothlight with headliners BomBassic and Electrochemical and support from Samuel Paradise, DJ Kutzu, and Musashi Xero.

Thriftworks + Panther God @ New Mountain (3.10)

Berkeley-based producer Thriftworks returns to Asheville for a show at New Mountain with Panther God and Live Animals. This is your chance to win two tickets!

Bass 4 Bernie: A Bernie Sanders Benefit at New Mountain (SATURDAY)

This Saturday night, join the revelers at New Mountain Asheville for a night of music to benefit the Bernie Sanders campaign. This event was rescheduled from its original date because of Snowmageddon 2016) to this Saturday, February 27th!

Track of the (Snow) Day: "Ten Till a Hundred"

Hip-hop artist Musashi Xero and producer Brucey B just dropped their new track, "Ten Till a Hundred."

Meeting the Shadow: An Interview with Xero God

An interview with Xero God about their new self-titled album. All photos: Sarah Carballo. Album design: Kent Hernandez. Logo: Mariano Oreamuno.

Album Review > Xero God Drops Their Latest

When these guys work together, there’s an automatic flow of creativity that results in invention and beauty.

Homeboy Sandman with Xero God @ New Mountain SOL Bar > 9/8

New Mountain’s SOL Bar hosts a night of hip hop, wordsmithing, and deep beats on Tuesday, September 8th. The intimate venue is ideal for an up close and personal night with some of the best emcees and DJs in Asheville and beyond.

Futuristic Sexy Soul Sound: An Interview with BomBassic

Asheville's BomBassic is on the threshold of greatness as the word continues to spread about their performances. I sat down with the guys to talk about the trajectory of their relationship, the development of their sound, and all of the exciting things on the horizon for them.