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 …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Dead Prez played a pop up “secret” show presented by Music Is On The Menu and the The Little Darlin’ in South Austin last Sunday, with whisperings only a few days out. The crowd was spread out in the large backyard of the venue, …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Bishop Briggs showed us that electro RnB is a genre that is alive and well at the sold out entrancing show. Her powerful voice stayed in the lower registers, but effortlessly traversed the scale as the song soaringly crested and fell with the energy of her words. …
Austin’s BLXPLTN is one of the best bands performing right now. The trio is making punk rock that is full of energy, presenting an angst fueled by political and social injustices. Jeremy Kivett (drums) has joined TaSzlin Muerte (vocals and electro drums) and Jonathan “Javelin” Horstmann (vocals, guitar, bass and …
Tech N9ne is a rap god! He kicked off the show with a countdown and descended in a cloud of fog. All the theatrics could not compete with his rapid-fire flow. One of the fastest rappers in the game, he did not disappoint the packed house at Emo’s Austin. From …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Little Dragon put on a spectacular show that was a non stop visual and auditory deluge. Not only did Yukimi Nagano (vocalist of Little Dragon) have three costume changes, each costume was a work of art with individual styles all of their own. Her …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho There’s no mistake, P.O.S is not only healthy following a successful kidney transplant, but he is back full force on the stage. P.O.S debuted new music off of his new album “Chill, Dummy,” backed by DJ Fundo spinning the beats and a sequencer by his …
Puddles Pity Party is a laugh riot with a heart of gold. Performing as sad clown Pierrot, Puddles bends the mime routine by adding beautifully resounding vocals. Puddles made their way to the stage earlier to stop and take selfies with a few fans. Puddles’ reaction to the Moontower Comedy Fest intro had …
