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The Backseat Lovers, 11/3/2021, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

The Backseat Lovers are currently touring their debut album When We Were Friends, which is a phenomenal album with the chart-topping hit “Kilby Girl”. The crowd was ready for the high-energy guitar-driven rock. At several points during the concert, the crowd’s screams drowned out the music. Now is a great …

IDLES, 10/23/2021, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

IDLES killed their set for a sold-out crowd at Stubb’s. Their post-punk style had the crowd moshing, crowd surfing, and bopping to the beat. Miley, a fan front and center on the rail brought roses for the band. Johnny, another fan had the best birthday after being serenaded on stage …

SXSW 2022: Round 1 Artists Announcement

Today’s Round 1 announcement includes more than 240 artists.  2nd Grade (Philadelphia PA)49 Winchester (Castlewood VA)A Giant Dog (Austin TX)Abigail Lapell (Toronto CANADA)Adam Ostrar (Austin TX)Aeon Station (Ocean City NJ)Aertex (Washington DC)Alex Dupree (Austin TX)Alien Tango (Murcia SPAIN)ANAVITÓRIA (São Paulo BRAZIL)Andrea Cruz (Puerto Rico PUERTO RICO)Angélica Rahe (Austin TX)Antti Paalanen (Kokkola FINLAND)Arp Frique (Amsterdam NETHERLANDS)Art d’Ecco (Victoria CANADA)Authentically Plastic (Kampala UGANDA)Ava Vegas (Berlin GERMANY)Babehoven (Hudson NY)Bandicoot (Swansea UK-WALES)Beauty Sleep (Derry UK-N. …

Tinashe, 9/18/2021, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Tinashe brought the 333 tour show to Emo’s with a 3 tiered stage backed by a giant LCD screen wall that was a whole rollercoaster of an experience.  Equal parts dancer and singer, she had endless energy doing both simultaneously for a roughly 30 song …

Samia, 9/17/2021, Moody Amphitheater, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Samia’s beautiful voice washed over the sold-out crowd at the new Moody Amphitheater.  Her band was clad in silk pajamas, setting the tone of the comforting music that soothed the crowd as they sang along.  Samia sported an Eric Church tee and was at …

Betty Who, 8/19/2021, ACL Live, Austin, Photos

Photos by Bang Ho Betty Who thrilled as she opened for Ke$sha at ACL Live!

Darkbird, 6/12/2021, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho In a year devoid of in person shows, what better return could there have been to live music than seeing Darkbird at the Mohawk?  Summer is back in full swing with not just the band sweltering on stage, but the singing audience sweaty too.  …

Duncan Fellows, 6/11/2021, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Austin indie rockers Duncan Fellows tore up the Mohawk stage. The crowd sang along to some of the best music Austin has to offer. Don’t miss a chance to see Duncan Fellows live!

Yola, 2/8/2020, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Having experienced the magic that is Yola in the Central Presbyterian Church when she came through Austin for SXSW last year –it’s hard to imagine the show at Scoot Inn could compare, but Yola shattered expectations and put on a show that was arguably even …