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. …
Written by James ATX Some nerdcore royalty kicked off their fall tour in Austin on Wednesday! Schaffer the Darklord (STD) started things with some sex positive and socially conscious bars. Schaffer even dipped into a few new songs from the debut album from The Department of Darkness, a new project …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Liz Phair was the embodiment of 90s indie rock girl power as she thrilled the sold out show at Mohawk, armed with a multitude of electric guitars, orange amps, and a commanding voice that was sweet and strong. Looking around, there was no question die-hard …
Written by Christine Rivera and Photos by Bang Ho In a swirl of heavy guitar and synth, Gary Numan took to the stage at Mohawk as part of his second North American Savage tour. The show opened strong with “Everything Comes Down to This” and continued in a wonderful blend of …
Written James ATX and Photos by Bang Ho Son Lux is an enigma in this world of cookie cutter pop groups; they create deep, dynamic and dreamy electro pop. The three piece of Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ian Chang filled the sold out venue with such robust sound, you’d swear …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The closing night of Levitation at the Mohawk was a perfect night of female empowerment with Hurray for the Riff Raff and Waxahatchee on the bill. Hurray for the Riff Raff’s Alynda Segarra masterfully blends her smooth crooning melodies with calls to address the myriad …
Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX It is a testament to the strength of their fan base that Typhoon nearly sold-out The Mohawk on a frigid, windy Tuesday evening at the beginning of the month (we’ve been thawing out since). The Portland-based act is touring in support of their first record …
Monster pop rockers Sleigh Bells threw down an amazingly energetic set after having to cancel a couple of dates due to Alexis’ flu.
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor Los Coast have been quietly making big splashes in the local music scene. They are a quintet of local Austin musicians filling venues with a healthy dose of funk, psych and soulful rock. Bracing a midnight headlining time slot at Mohawk. Los Coast performed a slow burn …
