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Birthmark – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Update: Unfortunately, Birthmark was removed from the SXSW schedule.  Hopefully we will be able to catch them on tour.   Birthmark is the exceptional electro pop solo project from Nate Kinsella of Joan of Arc.   From the last.fm bio – Under the appellation Birthmark, Nate Kinsella has embraced restraint in …

Jordan Klassen – “Baby Moses” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5: Now Streaming

“Baby Moses”, the first single off off Jordan Klassen’s new album Javelin (release date February 19th) is a beautiful piece of baroque pop.   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: December  7, 2015 Buy the single: Jordan Klassen – “Baby Moses” Official Website

Oh Pep! – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Oh Pep! is a Melbourne folk pop band that you can easily judge by their name. From their Facebook bio Not even 23 years old, Oh Pep! have been awarded Young Folk Performer of the Year 2014 and nominated in the Best Folk Roots Category by The Age Music Victoria Award. …

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 …