The Unlikely Candidates brought the heat to the Mohawk in Austin! Proving once again that they deserve to be headlining much bigger stages. The energy was electric from the opening chords, and the crowd was on fire throughout the night. Frontman Kyle Morris owned the stage with his commanding vocals …
Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I was lucky enough to catch The Dresden Dolls show was in 2010 at the now-closed beautiful La Zona Rosa. The show was 12 songs long back then; seemingly to make up for the long absence –this time we were blessed …
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 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 …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Caroline Polachek welcomed us to her island at ACL Live with an amazing set on her tour for her second album, “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You.” The show encapsulated everything that Caroline embodies; an alt pop eclectic sensibility full of range, from shoe …
Written by Bang Ho Living in Austin, we get spoiled quite often, but what a treat it was for The Front Bottoms to kick off their “Road to the Champagne Jam 2022 Tour” at Emo’s. The band core consists of Brian Sella on vocals/electric acoustic guitar and drummer Matt Uychich with …
