Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I was lucky enough to catch The Dresden Dolls show was in 2010 at the now-closed beautiful La Zona Rosa. The show was 12 songs long back then; seemingly to make up for the long absence –this time we were blessed …
Written by Phil Barton Photos by James ATX The Strombellas’ performance in Austin was electrifying, captivating the audience from start to finish. Their seamless blend of folk and pop elements created a unique and dynamic sound that kept everyone on their feet. The lead singer’s charismatic stage presence and powerful vocals left …
Written and photos by Bang Ho Alice Longyu Gau was just in Austin for SXSW 2024 and is already back again, this time opening for 3 year new Austin resident Danny Brown. ALG is categorized as hyperpop, but she doesn’t really fit neatly into that package that is difficult to …
Written and photos by Bang Ho While it might be considered risky to throw an unofficial SXSW day party at Stubbs on the last Saturday of SXSW, SPIN knew what they were doing with their lineup of Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, and local rockers Die Spitz. …
Written and photos by Bang Ho Michelle Branch is a prolific artist, so it comes as no surprise that her set at The Mohawk was chock full of hits. The crowd was packed and rapt, nostalgically transported through the aughts as she played songs from the early 2000s til the …
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Written and photos by Bang Ho Bad Bad Hats are a trio that have been playing together for over a decade and it showed when they rocked the stage at the Mohawk. Their mastery of tight-knit hooks and power chords paired with silky smooth vocals were a recipe for earworms. …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Kim Petras is no stranger to performing on large stages, but the Feed the Beast tour is a statement piece that catapults her into the next level. I knew it was going to be big, how could it not be? This is the tour …
149 artists announced for SXSW 2024! Aleighcia Scott (Cardiff UK-WALES)alyona alyona (Kyiv UKRAINE)Ariel & The Culture (Dallas TX)Arielle Soucy (Montreal CANADA)ASHY (Christchurch NEW ZEALAND)ÄTNA (Berlin GERMANY)Azahriah (Budapest HUNGARY)BALTHVS (Bogotá COLOMBIA)Bathe Alone (Atlanta GA)Bay Ledges (Portland ME)Beharie (Sandnes NORWAY)Benét (Brooklyn NY)Birthday Girl (Brooklyn NY)Bisa Kdei (Accra GHANA)Blood (Philadelphia PA)BODEGA (New York …
