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Caroline Rose – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Caroline Rose (New York, NY) – infectious up beat folk-esque rock grooves mixed with deep lyrics creating songs that need to be heard. Bio from the album Loner: An obsession with money, an unfaithful lover, a friend’s accidental pregnancy, misogyny, loneliness, death… This is just some of the lighthearted subject matter …

*repeat repeat – SXSW 2018 Top 20

*repeat repeat (Nashville, TN) – melodic, yet guitar heavy indie rock that at times is sometimes reminiscent of Vampire Weekend. SXSW Schedule Bio: Mixing the sunny swoon of sixties pop with a dark swirl of Warholian garage rock, *repeat repeat create their own geography, dreaming up songs rooted in the spirit of …

Typhoon, 2/6/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX It is a testament to the strength of their fan base that Typhoon nearly sold-out The Mohawk on a frigid, windy Tuesday evening at the beginning of the month (we’ve been thawing out since). The Portland-based act is touring in support of their first record …

Sleigh Bells, 2/3/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos

Monster pop rockers Sleigh Bells threw down an amazingly energetic set after having to cancel a couple of dates due to Alexis’ flu.          

Walk the Moon, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Walk the Moon has one of the most dedicated fan bases that come out and dance every time.  A few fans up front on the barricade had seen multiple shows in multiple cities.  The band continued their tradition of walking out on stage to …

Company of Thieves, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Company of Thieves blessed us with a reunion after a three year hiatus, opening for Walk the Moon.  Lead singer Genevieve lit up the stage with her vocals, singing with her whole body as the emotion poured out in dance form.  Her unique voice …

They Might be Giants, 2/1/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX What is remarkable about They Might Be Giants’ (TMBG) tour stop in Austin last Thursday is the band has such a devoted fanbase. Advance press efforts and sponsored social posts aren’t necessary for the group to sell tickets and draw attention to their show. …

Declan McKenna, 1/31/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by James_ATX Declan McKenna kicked off this huge, 45 concert world tour in Austin last night, hitting the stage to screams from adoring fans at the sold out show.  The crowd was ravenous for the British tinged indie rock that Declan and the band have perfected.  The …

Booher, Sailor Poon, and Whisky Shivers, 1/4/2018, Free Week, Parish, Austin, Photos

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Booher set the stage on fire with their unique personalized style of modern Americana rock.  Sailor Poon followed that set with their energizing unconventional sound, a harmonious blend of sax and riot girl punk.  Whiskey Shivers finished the night off with a foot stomping good …