Tag: <span>indie-pop</span>

of Montreal, 11/11/2018, Mohawk, Austin, TX, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Some bands put on a show, and then there’s of Montreal that PUT ON a show.  They delighted and stimulated the visual cortex with countless costume changes that it was almost impossible to keep track of how many backup dancers were involved in the production.  …

Maggie Rogers, 10/23/2018, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Maggie Rogers is crushing it.  Maggie’s music career got a steroid boost by viral video of Pharrell reacting to “Alaska” and the reaction was on point.  Their music is fresh, catchy, and the people are loving it; it was evident in the huge cheers when they hit the stage.  Maggie …

VÉRITÉ, 10/11/18, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

Written by Bang Ho Photos by James ATX VÉRITÉ has played huge festivals (such as Lollapalooza, Firefly, and ACL), so it was a treat to see her play an ACL late night show at Scoot Inn.  Her melancholic vocals sometimes brought a sadness to the song, but they would snap back to …

VÉRITÉ, 3/2/2018, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho VÉRITÉ has sold out the last few shows she has played in Austin, if not all of them.  When she got on stage at Scoot Inn, her voice resonated through everyone, perfectly riding the line between a slower ballad and an outright dance party.  Each …

Japanese Breakfast, 4/10/2018, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Japanese Breakfast/Michelle Zauner came out on stage full of energy in white high stop sneakers lit up with LEDs and a beautiful white one piece Super Saiyan armor style jump suit with the protruded shoulder pads, much in the way of Vegeta.  Not only …

Walk the Moon, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Walk the Moon has one of the most dedicated fan bases that come out and dance every time.  A few fans up front on the barricade had seen multiple shows in multiple cities.  The band continued their tradition of walking out on stage to …

Company of Thieves, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Company of Thieves blessed us with a reunion after a three year hiatus, opening for Walk the Moon.  Lead singer Genevieve lit up the stage with her vocals, singing with her whole body as the emotion poured out in dance form.  Her unique voice …

Declan McKenna, 1/31/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by James_ATX Declan McKenna kicked off this huge, 45 concert world tour in Austin last night, hitting the stage to screams from adoring fans at the sold out show.  The crowd was ravenous for the British tinged indie rock that Declan and the band have perfected.  The …