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 by Christine Rivera, Photos by Bang Ho Let me start with complete transparency- The Sisters of Mercy have been one of my favorite bands for years. They were also a band that I had accepted I would never get to see live – so when the announcement came out …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Psychedelic Furs knew exactly how to thrill the crowd at the ACL Moody Theater with a mix of hits that have been cemented throughout their storied career and newer songs as well. While they could coast on their absolutely huge discography, they continue to …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Caroline Polachek welcomed us to her island at ACL Live with an amazing set on her tour for her second album, “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You.” The show encapsulated everything that Caroline embodies; an alt pop eclectic sensibility full of range, from shoe …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Chvrches have been making music together for a decade now this past September, and through it all, they keep reaching new heights in their music and stage presence. They played three shows at ACL Live Moody Theater to a crowd that was beyond enthusiastic. Before …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Psychedelic Furs have been a band for almost 50 years, and their performance at the Mohawk was a proof that practice over time makes perfection. Richard Butler’s smokey, grizzled, and low voice sounds just as good live now as they did recorded decades ago, …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho It’s amazing seeing how much Chvrches have grown from starting off with smaller stages in 2012/2013 to last Sunday/Monday when they played two sold out shows at the beautiful three floor tiered ACL Live Moody Theater. They brought an entrancing massive light show that provided …
(St. Paul, Minnesota) Indie rockers Hippo Campus performed a mind-blowingly awesome set at Stubb’s. Touring their new incredible album BAMBI, they brought the heat. From beginning to end, the set was expertly executed from such a new band. Fans screamed along to lyrics and took home enduring memories of the …
