Written and photos by Neal Cribb On October 9, 2025, British punk veterans GBH stormed the stage at Austin’s 29th Street Ballroom, delivering an incendiary performance that reminded everyone why they’re pillars of the hardcore scene. From the opening chords to the final anthem, the band tore through their set with …
Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar Sept 30th, 2025Austin, Texas – Emo’s Austin Touring their new album The Clearing, Wolf Alice made an unforgettable stop in Austin, Texas. To only call this a performance would not be doing this show justice. This was an experience that many fans will hold …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On October 5, 2025, Austin’s Mohawk hosted Automatic, in support of their surreal and razor-sharp new album Excess. From the moment they took the stage, the band wove a sonic tapestry of moody synth lines, dark bass grooves, and sharp vocal interplay. Automatic’s set drew …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 27, 2025, punk legend Marky Ramone brought his “Plays the Ramones Classics” set to Mohawk in Austin, delivering a relentless night of timeless hooks and frenetic energy. With doors opening at 7 PM and showtime at 8, the outdoor stage filled with fans …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 23, 2025, the outdoor venue Radio/East in Austin became the playground for Spike & The Gimme Gimmes, the punk super-group famous for turning pop hits into high-octane sing-alongs. Doors opened at 7 PM, and by showtime, the band — led by the irrepressible …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 17, 2025, Southern California’s hardcore-punk stalwarts Stick To Your Guns ascended the stage at Come And Take It Live as part of the Boundaries tour block, delivering a relentless and impassioned set that echoed their slogan—”Keep Planting Flowers”—with both ferocity and hope. Frontman …
Photos and written by Bang Ho Project Pat served up some serious hip hop classics at Mohawk with decades of hits from his extensive catalogue. I honestly was not sure what the crowd would be like in the ever changing Austin zeitgeist, but the crowd showed nothing but love and …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 11, 2025, Emo’s Austin was transformed into a riotous celebration of ska-punk as Less Than Jake took the stage for their “Summer Circus 2025” tour stop. Opening with the explosive “Gainesville Rock City,” bassist Roger Lima’s cheeky banter and the thunderous brass of …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 2, 2025, The Aquabats landed their “Bats! Kats & Rats Tour” at Austin’s open-air Radio/East venue, launching into a kaleidoscopic set brimming with quirky, campy energy. This beloved superhero-themed ska-punk ensemble—known for their colorful ray-gun costumes and comic-book theatrics—turned the evening into a …
