Music Felon

Sweet Spirit, 2/11/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Sweet Spirit is not the band that you would expect sandwiched between two post-punk rock bands but they owned it and the stage.  Sabrina (lead vocals) acknowledge the difference but still threw down the indie disco party that Sweet Spirit is known for.  They are a staple of the Austin music …

The Accidentals – SXSW 2016 Top 20

The Accidentals (Folk) – fresh folk music from a very fresh three piece band! From their bio: Billboard’s Breakout Band at SXSW 2015; Winner of the Emerging Artist Series, US Cellular Stage at Summerfest WI, 2015; Winner of WYCE’s Album of the Year 2015; Best New Artist 2015; Art Prize, St. Cecilia …

Jukebox the Ghost, 2/6/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly Jukebox the Ghost member’s Ben Thornewill (on piano) and Tommy Siegel (on guitar) bounce back and forth on vocals with an energy that is amplified by the rhythmic pounding of percussionist Jesse Kristin. Momentum builds at break neck speed from the opening note to the show’s exhilarating end. …

The Family Crest, 2/6/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly The Family Crest welcomes you as one of their own with open arms and sincere songs that make you feel at home and ready to rock! The crowd, bound by the mutual love of music that pulses through their veins, instantly unites as one! With seven spectacular musicians …

Charlie Belle – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Charlie Belle are the sister\brother band that rock peppy alt-pop like seasoned pros! From their bio: Charlie Belle is an Austin based sister-brother pop band comprised of songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, Jendayi Bonds and drummer, vocalist, Gyasi Bonds. They made a splash in early 2015 with the breezy debut EP, Get To Know, …

Henry + The Invisibles – 2/6/16, Swan Dive, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Henry + The Invisibles is the multi-instrument funk maniac Henry Roland.  He loops bass, guitar, drum machine, synth and more live to create pure musical ecstasy! On a stage much too small for his amount of talent he got the Saturday night revelers moving and grooving.  If you enjoy great music and …

Diet Cig – 2/4/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Diet Cig tore up every inch of the stage at Parish Austin.  The slop pop duo from New Paltz, NY, fronted by Alex Luciano with Noah Bowman played a nonstop dance party.  Alex led the way with high kicks and constant rock dance moves.  The performance fit the music, right …

Blue the Misfit, 1/28/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Blue, the Misfit, producer turned killer bar dropping rapper tore up Parish for a Red Bull Sound Select showcase.  From begin to end the energy was 100.  Jumping into the crowd he impressed new fans and secured his place in the hearts of the die-hards.  A truly impressive performance and it’s …

The Digital Wild, 1/28/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

The Digital Wild’s hip hop influenced indie rock got the crowd moving opening a Red Bull Sound Select show in Austin.  Chantell’s silky vocals enthralled the uninitiated and didn’t disappoint the those that had already fallen in love with the band. The Digital Wild’s hustle is real, they will be performing many shows …