Music Felon

Open Mike Eagle – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Open Mike Eagle drops insanely substantial bars over his signature art rap beats, alternating between fast spoken word flow and singing! Bio: Michael Eagle grew up in Chicago listening to alt-rock on q101 and taping underground rap shows on WHPK. He also occasionally snuck and ordered music videos on the …

Overcoats – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Overcoats are a folk/electro duo with a fresh sound, spectacular vocals and stunning harmonies. About: Overcoats is New York-based female duo Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell. Their sound captivates, combining electronic backdrops with soaring, harmonic intimacy — a sort of Chet Faker meets Simon & Garfunkel. Overcoats’ songs draw strength from vulnerability, finding uplifting …

Barns Courtney – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Barns Courtney creates beautiful roots rock music with soul for days! From bio: Originally born in Ipswich, Barns Courtney spent most his childhood in Seattle before returning to his native UK aged 15. He was recently spotted by The Libertines’ Carl Barat, with whom he’s collaborated on a track; he …

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 …