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Photos-Write up: Lenka, 6/29/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Australian singer/songwriter, Lenka,  played at Stubb’s Jr in Austin, TX on Monday night.  With a lively performance that showed from the moment she stepped on the stage; her chamber piano pop kept the crowd energetic and attentive.   Lenka kept her fans vibrant by encouraging them to show their dance moves …

Photo Album: The Triggermen, 6/25/2015, Red 7, Austin

The Triggermen opened for Sage Francis at Red 7 on 25, June.  Hysteria 51 aka The Moody Mr. Prunty, Jennesy aka Jenligerence, DJ Yosamite aka DJ Finger Dancer spit old school party rap.   Absolutely a group worth partying with if you are ready to get down! The Triggermen Official Site

Photos-Write up: Sage Francis, 6/25/2015, Red 7, Austin

Rhode Island rapper Sage Francis annihilated Red 7.  Uncle Sage sweated his ass off as his one-of-a-kind hip hop style flowed.  Luckily, mid-show the venue provided an industrial fan to cool things down. Thought I was going to faint for half the show then they put an industrial strength fan on …

Now Streaming: Yukon Blonde – On Blonde ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Yukon Blonde’s On Blonde is a exceptional indie synth rock album! Standout tracks: Confused, I Wanna Be Your Man, and Saturday Night ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Release date: June 15, 2015 Purchase the album: Yukon Blonde – On Blonde Official Site

Photo Album: Sofar Austin, 6/20/2015, Studium, Austin, TX

If you dig live music in an intimate setting, check out Sofar Sounds.  They are worldwide and may have shows in your city.  Also, all the volunteers and bands do this for free, so please bring cash to add to the tip jar. Tahoma @tahomafolk Canvas People @Canvas_People Dawn and …

Now Streaming: Son Lux – Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Son Lux’s Bones is a monumentally sweeping electronic pop album.  Dreamy vocals, re-imagined musical sounds, and tracks that crisscross genres make this album outstanding!   Standout tracks: Change Is Everything, You Don’t Know me and White Lies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Purchase the album: Son Lux – Bones Official Site

Now Streaming: New Beat Fund – Sponge Fingerz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

sUpEr fUn And cAtchy ALt-pOp-dAncE-ELEctrO-rOck ALbUm. stAndOUt trAcks: Any dAy, It’s cOOL, hALLOwEEn bIrthdAzE, And scArE mE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 16, 2015 Purchase the album: New Beat Fund – Sponge Fingerz Official Site

Photo Album: Ben Folds, 6/15/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Texas

Ben Folds played to a packed amphitheater at Stubb’s in Austin, 6/16.  Pointing to his set list he let the crowd know that he had “this shit” on the paper but he was going to go with the flow and he did, taking request and playing favorites.  Happy with the …

Photo Album: Black Pistol Fire, 6/12/2015, The Parish, Austin, Texas

Canadian rockers, Black Pistol Fire is a two piece band made up of Kevin McKeown on guitar and vocals and Eric Owen on drums.  Kevin is on the drums too, but only bust out a riff and soar off.  The duo split their time between Toronto and Austin. Black Pistol …