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Beans on Toast – “Rolling Up the Hill”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5: Now Streaming

Rolling Up the Hill is the second Beans on Toast album for 2015.  Full of folk punk gems.  Jay McAllister’s raspy Essex vocals provided the perfect delivery for his heartfelt and sometimes politically charged songs.  Rolling Up the Hill is an album you can crack a cold one sit back and …

We Are The City, 12/2/2015, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

We Are The City destroyed the stage at the Mohawk.  One of Music Felon’s SXSW 2015 Top 40, they didn’t disappoint!Their progressive rock songs kept heads bobbing and there new single, “Keep on Dancing” had the crowd grooving along.  The three piece outfit is made up of Cayne McKenzie (lead vocals and keyboard) …

The Deer, 11/28/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos

The Deer an up-and-coming Austin folk band opened for Wild Child at Stubb’s Saturday night.  The crowd was digging their folk-psych style, worth checking out. The Deer Official Website

Wild Child, 11/28/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Wild Child has made it, playing a packed show at Stubb’s outdoor stage for their home town of Austin.  Their upbeat indie pop music contrasts with the sometimes dark breakup lyrics and put a smile on everyone’s face.  Kelsey’s and Alexander’s bright vocals and charming stage presents add to the …

SXSW 2016: Second Artist Announcement

Following a teaser from @SXSWFM of 14 artists yesterday SXSW has released round 2 of the SXSW 2016 Music Festival Artist (Unofficial Guide).  Artists from all over the world submit to play Official SXSW Showcases for the thousands of music industry professionals, press and fans. The deadline to submit for SXSW 2016 has …

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015, Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX: Photos – Write-up

Guest writer ManVsParty Photo credit: Luis Bustos After a decade of bringing quality entertainment to Austin, Fun Fun Fun Fest is still going strong and only getting better with age. The mid-fall event held at Auditorium Shores, backdropped by the ever changing Austin skyline, one again stood out among so many of the …

The Eastern Sea – “The Witness” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5: Now Streaming

Austin’s The Eastern Sea’s album “The Witness”  is full of Matt Hines’ beautiful and spotless falsetto vocals, thick musical arrangements and  thoughtful lyrics. This is a great danceable indie pop-rock album to let wash over you for many repeat listens. Standout tracks: Blue Boy, Horus, a Chorus, Silver Spoon, and Field Mouse Sea Lion …

Born Ruffians, 11/10/2015, Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly Conceived in Canada in 2004, these Ruffians were BORN TO ROCK!! Quietly taking the stage at The Sidewinder in Austin, Texas, the Born Ruffians greeted an eager crowd with sly smiles, dark lights and soft chords that quickly erupted into a powerful pulse-pounding performance. Lead singer, Luke Lalonde, …

Young Rival, 11/10/2015, Sidewinder, Austin, Photos

Canadian indie rockers, Young Rival tore up the stage! Young Rival Official Website