Category: <span>Write-up</span>

Lewis Del Mar, 6/7/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Lewis del Mar threw down an unforgettable performance opening for BØRNS. The NY based duo of Danny Miller and Max Harwood were joined by a full band for the Austin performance. Even though they were on their very first tour, they seemed polished and ready for a headlining spot. Lewis …

BØRNS, 6/7/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

BØRNS melted hearts with his falsetto indie chill pop. The vibe was fully reciprocated throughout the entire set between the band and the crowd. The latter did their part whether the mic was pointed at them or not; unable to contain their elation, a choir of sweet voices were heard …

Knox Hamilton, 5/19/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Knox Hamilton sounded phenomenal at the Parish! The up-and-coming pop superstars are touring to support their EP How’s Your Mind.  Despite the late start due to an audio issue, the set was a non-stop dance party! Boots Copeland (lead vocals, guitar) with his brother Cobo Copeland (drum, vocals), Drew Buffington (guitar), and Taylor Flynn …

Brick + Mortar, 4/28/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

The truly independent alt-rock deities, Brick + Mortar stopped by Austin in support of their album Dropped.  It’s an exacting name for the first record they released after getting dropped by their label.  Nonetheless, it is a phenomenal album and the work sounds even better live! Brick + Mortar pulled …

Diet Cig, 4/28/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Diet Cig demands unequivocal attention with singer/guitarist Alex’s high kicking across every inch of the stage (including on top of the bass drum) and furious drumming from Noah. Taking breaks to connect with the audience, Alex recounted stories (one involved her accidentally getting a whole band arrested …

San Fermin, 5/3/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Brooklyn Baroque pop act San Fermin stopped in Austin Tuesday at The Parish in support of their 2015 release, Jackrabbit. A good-sized crowd gathered at our favorite Sixth Street venue to catch an elegant set by a band that one could say is part of the New …

AudioDamn!, 5/1/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

AudioDamn! put on  killer show in Austin opening for Highly Suspect!  The three piece, Germany\Austrian band enthralled the crowd with their genre bending music.  Combining R&B, soul, rock and pop they have made some of the most fun rock music around today.   Comprised of singer/guitarist Oliver “Oli” Wimmer, guitarist …

Animal Collective, 4/30/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

Animal Collective brought their eclectic style to Austin for Levitation but due to saturated ground and the threats of more rain the festival was canceled on Thursday.  Levitation spent the next 24 hours scheduling as many shows as possible at alternate locations.  The largest and Saturday night’s headliner, Animal Collective was …

The Front Bottoms, 4/28/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho The Front Bottoms set the tone to their show by coming onto stage to Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On with lead vocalist Brian Sella wearing a Texas flag as a cape.  While usually described as indie rock, the vocals have a distinct punk cadence of …