Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 23, 2025, The Spits ripped through Mohawk’s outdoor stage as part of Hot Luck Festival in Austin, delivering a ferocious set of stripped-down garage punk. KUTX noted that the show kicked off at 9 PM full throttle, backed by the festival’s support and a near-capacity crowd …
Photos by Bang Ho The air at the Mohawk on Red River on Saturday, May 25, 2025, had an undeniable energy as Sophie Hunter took to the stage, delivering a performance that was as sharp, witty, and captivating as her growing reputation suggests. They effortlessly weaved through tracks like the …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Every year Pflugerville throws a free block party aptly named “Slice of Pflugerville” that highlights the community that is just outside of north Austin. This year, they’ve outdone themselves and brought the grammy nominated band Spin Doctors to headline in the heart of quaint …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 22, 2025, GWAR descended upon Austin’s Radio/East, delivering a performance that was equal parts theatrical spectacle and sonic onslaught. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the band transformed the open-air venue into a battleground of heavy metal mayhem, complete with their signature costumes, elaborate props, …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 17, 2025, The Damned brought their North and South America 2025 Tour to Austin’s Radio/East, delivering a performance that was both electrifying and steeped in punk history. The band, featuring original members Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Paul Gray, along with …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 6, 2025, Brother Ali brought his “Satisfied Soul East” tour to Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, TX, captivating the audience with a performance that blended introspection, activism, and unfiltered charisma. The Minneapolis-based MC, known for his lyrical depth and spiritual presence, delivered a set …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 2, 2025, Ministry delivered a blistering performance at Emo’s Austin, reaffirming their status as pioneers of industrial metal. Frontman Al Jourgensen led the charge with his signature snarling vocals and commanding stage presence, captivating the audience from the first note. The setlist featured …
Photo by Alana Lopez Poppy lit up Emo’s Austin with a genre-bending, high-energy set on April 17 as part of her They’re All Around Us tour. Wearing white and backed by masked musicians, she tore through a mix of industrial metal, glitchy pop, and haunting ballads—especially standout tracks from her …
Photos by Bang Ho On May 3, 2025, FIGHTMASTER delivered a raw and emotionally charged set at Empire Control Room in Austin. Best known for their role as Dr. Kai Bartley on Grey’s Anatomy, FIGHTMASTER showcased their indie music chops with tracks weaving themes of heartbreak, identity, and defiance into …
