![RECOMMENDED: The Skeptics – “1990Now Mixtape” [Mixed by Johnny Quest]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Skeptics-EDIT.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
Topeka, KS-based hip hop group, The Skeptics, have only been active for about a year-and-a-half. But they nearly sold out their show at the Jackpot in Lawrence just a couple of weeks ago, according to Lawrencian, Johnny Quest. This is not a small feat, especially when...
Grammy-noted jazz composer and producer Roy Hargrove swung through the Foundation on Friday night, which turned out to be a pretty wild night in Kansas City with a lot of events going down. I first went to see Matty G at the Midland Theater downtown, and his minimal,...
Several months ago, a contributing writer for Demencha wrote a blog post requesting that our readers give her some suggestions for local female musicians. I really appreciated the article; because I too am an avid fan of a strong and talented female songwriter, lead female...
![Demencha Interview/Podcast: Matty G [Dub Police]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/matty-g-EDIT-1024x376.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
This is an interview we did over the phone with Northern California-based dubstep producer and DJ, Matty G, last month. Be sure to check him out live at the Midland Theater in downtown KCMO with Caspa and more on Friday, February 3rd. p.s. The first person who listens to this...
![VS Mini @ Riot Room [Recap]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/lou-rip-at-vs-1024x599.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
As usual, the VS battle on Saturday night prompted a lot of "ooohs" and "aaahs". DRplus2, Barbaric Merits, Info Gates and Ghost competed in a beat battle royal with Ghost playing drums over his own pre-recorded tracks. Barbaric Merits left with the prize, while former Demencha...
I am many things. I used to be a classically trained violinist. I'm still a poorly trained guitarist and an untrained bassist. I'm a soccer geek, I support Tottenham Hotspur. I tweet in uncontrollable tweetsplosions. I speak spanish. I love seafood, lasagna and cold pizza almost...
Steddy P's latest promo video for his upcoming "Better Make Room" album depicts performances across the state (MO), studio sessions with the likes of Royce Diamond, Smoov Confusion, producer Matthew Sawicki, and extracurricular shenanigans. Sawicki, who we believe is...
![VIDEO: ASAP Rocky – “Wassup” [prod. Clams Casino]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/asapp1-e1326596372519.jpg&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
Don't forget to catch ASAP Rocky with Drake and Kendrick Lamar at the Sprint Center downtown on March...
Confession: I don't know anything about KC's JR Tha Fly Guy, other than this video sent to us via e-mail just yesterday. On French Montana's "Shot Caller" instrumental produced by Harry Fraud, JR gets fly over a recycled horns sample which I can't put my finger on as far...
![Chris Mills & Reggie B’s Birthday Shenanigans @ The Jackpot, Lawrence, KS [01.27.12]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/reggie-and-solution-EDIT.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
[pictured: Reggie B & The Solution] Come through to the Jackpot in Lawrence on Friday the 27th for me and Reggie B's joint birthday party. Reggie and the Solution will be performing alongside Approach and the Boogaloo Oddyssey, Royce Diamond and DJ G-Train. I'm not sure how...
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