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Day for Night 2016: Preview

Written by ManVsParty In only its 2nd year, the Day for Night festival held in downtown Houston, Texas has already garnered a lot of attention and acclaim from music lovers across the state and the country. Although many music festivals claim to be interactive and immersive, Day for Night goes …

SXSW 2017: Round 2 Artists Announcement

The Definitive SXSW 2017 Playlist by @SXSWMF has been created and is up-to-date with these artists. Official announcement from SXSW 424 (San José COSTA RICA) #YEI (Miami FL) 4×4 (Bogotá COLOMBIA) Agrupacion Cariño (Mexico City MEXICO) Federico Albanese (Berlin GERMANY) ALI AKA MIND (Bogotá COLOMBIA) Altre di B (Bologna ITALY) Aminé (Portland …

Gogol Bordello, 11/12/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton The Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello stopped into Austin and gave a much needed break from what has been a very difficult week for so many.  I can only describe them as an endurance band that sprints the entire way through their 2 hour set.  Their shows …

Ingrid Michaelson, 11/3/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Half of Ingrid Michaelson’s heritage is steeped in Sweden, it comes as no surprise as she demonstrated her mastery of pop music throughout a seven album set list at Stubbs. From slower love songs like “You and I” on the sappy side to somber …

Jeff Rosenstock, 11/2/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Tired and still recovering from a long Halloween weekend, a raucous Jeff Rosenstock would be the only logical choice for a mid-week Wednesday show.  There was no mistake in telling when the set began, people rushed to the front of the stage as soon as the …

Kishi Bashi, 10/29/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos

Kishi Bashi performed a special Halloween show for fans in Austin.  The mood was set with the band arriving on stage in full costume to the theme of Stranger Things.  Their unique and soulful chamber pop filled the air and filled fans hearts with love.  Continuing with the theme, there …

Laura Gibson, 10/29/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos

Laura Gibson brought her beautiful and emotive music to Austin last night. [bbit bandname=”lauragibson”]

Declan McKenna, 10/28/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Declan McKenna, one of our SXSW 2016 Top 20, made his first stop in Austin outside of that madhouse last night.  This time, he was accompanied by his band with Isabel Torres on guitar, Gabrielle King on drums, and Nathan Cox on keys. They started the night off right with …

The Head and The Heart, 10/28/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

The Head and The Heart’s positive vibes emanated into the sold out crowd last night; their joyous music and presence enthralled the masses into moving with the music.  They opened the set with the incredible song “All We Ever Knew” and continued through their impressive catalog.  Mid set, Declan McKenna …