It's officially fall, but there's some residual summer heat hanging 'round. Some might attribute this to a late summer, but I'd like to blame EvergreenOne.

Earlier this month EvergreenOne dropped a solo joint titled "Fuck Vampires." It's a humorous anti-ode to all things "cool" right now. He disses popular culture, from vampires to snapbacks. The beat is a TrussOne slapper - very minimal, basically just an 808 and drum slap-fest. Evergreen's chops shine bright over the track. If ya like what ya hear be ready for more, as TrussOne is taking on the major production weight of EvergreenOne's upcoming solo album. Check out "Fuck Vampires" below.

If ya in the mood for something more experimental, give Vanity a try, the new album from Tacoma MCs Sarx and Name the Uncanny - who have teamed up and are calling themselves Vice Versus. The downloadable EP is available at www.fatedempire.bandcamp.com. The beats are kind of emo-rocky, and the rhymes push the envelope.

If ya need something harder, check Logic's new video for "Can't See ‘Em," featuring Element (of Second Family). The video is classic West Coast; it takes place at a car show. There are cameos from Kokane all the way down to local celeb Shorte-Ru. Both MCs bring heat on the track.

Finally, lastly, and sadly, this Friday, Sept. 30 is the last open mic at Tully's on Broadway in downtown Tacoma. This open mic, run by Stella Haioulani of Free Ya Mind Inc., has been a fixture in the city since 2001! That's hecka long run for an open mic. I've seen everyone from General Wojack to Tacoma Poet Laureate Antonio Edwards catch wreck at this open mic. It's also where I started doing my thing - even hosting it for two years during its 10-year run. According to Haioulani, Tully's management has decided to end the open mic. So when ya go be sure to tell them how disappointed ya are with decision to end this Tacoma institution. It's an all-ages event that starts at 7 p.m., with a measly $3 donation.

Next week: Leezy Soprano, Todd Sykes and John Crown.