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 and photos by Bang Ho While it might be considered risky to throw an unofficial SXSW day party at Stubbs on the last Saturday of SXSW, SPIN knew what they were doing with their lineup of Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, and local rockers Die Spitz. …
Written and photos by Bang Ho Michelle Branch is a prolific artist, so it comes as no surprise that her set at The Mohawk was chock full of hits. The crowd was packed and rapt, nostalgically transported through the aughts as she played songs from the early 2000s til the …
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Written and photos by Bang Ho Bad Bad Hats are a trio that have been playing together for over a decade and it showed when they rocked the stage at the Mohawk. Their mastery of tight-knit hooks and power chords paired with silky smooth vocals were a recipe for earworms. …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Kim Petras is no stranger to performing on large stages, but the Feed the Beast tour is a statement piece that catapults her into the next level. I knew it was going to be big, how could it not be? This is the tour …
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 …
