Otis the Destroyer kicked off the party for Andrew W.K. at Mohawk. They tore through their debut album Keep Bashing that was released last Friday (9/29). This Austin band is making waves with their phenomenal live performance and album. Otis the Destroyer’s sound took the crowd on a complex journey …
Written by Bang Ho Smallpools did everything big, from the sound to the performance on stage at Emo’s. Sean Scanlon’s vocals spanned an octave or two in a matter of a few notes with ease as he played synth/keys with the rest of the band fully filling out the …
Black Pistol Fire‘s Deadbeat Graffiti album release, benefit, and tour kick off party was exactly what you’d expect from one of the most energetic bands on the scene! The set took you on the same roller-coaster ride that is their fifth album Deadbeat Graffiti. The crowd released their demons and got …
Possessed by Paul James is a one man wall of punk rock bluegrass/roots/folk sound. Konrad Wert becomes possessed when he hits the stage, full of energy, though sat in a chair for the entire performance. Normally sitting before a few hundred people to keep the shows intimate feels, he thoroughly …
Written by Bang Ho MisterWive’s distinct brand of indie pop flooded the Emo’s venue with it’s warm upbeat melodies. Mandy Lee’s unique vocals range from low and smokey to high and razor sharp in a moment. The fast guitar upstrokes run in the ska vein, keeping the song’s feet dancing. …
Written by Bang Ho Tangerine, comprised of sisters Marika on vocals/guitar and Miro on drums with their childhood friend Toby, opened up for Bleachers and got the crowd bopping and dancing. The style of music changed from song to song, ranging from slower slacker pop rock to swift paced …
Written by Bang Ho Bleachers played a sold out show at Emo’s that should have taken place at a bigger venue. The show started appropriately with Jack Antonoff dressed in the admiral uniform seen on the cover of the Gone Now album cover behind a pulpit of huge Vox …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor It is no small, swift task covering and representing such an iconic group as the Talking Heads. Heart Byrne, Austin’s local tribute to the aforementioned 70s and 80s art, punk, rock-everything group excels exceedingly at that. Fans were treated to a double set …
Fleet Foxes played an incredible set the first night of their two sold out nights at Austin’s ACL Live. Their haunting harmonies rang through the room and the crowd absorbed the majestic melodies, swaying to the beat. This was truly a spiritual experience that cannot not be conveyed in …
