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Charli XCX, Emo’s, Austin, 9/24/2019, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Charli XCX returned to Emo’s again and blew the roof off on tour for her new album “Charli.”  Her performance was a non-stop party and a testament to her song writing chops; she’s written music for about 12 years and collaborated/written countless hits for artists …

Carly Rae Jepsen, ACL Live, Austin, 8/3/2019, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Carly Rae Jepsen is a renowned pop hit maker, but what is notable is how consistent she is writing pop masterpieces.  Her sound check to no more than 100 people was beyond wondrous, sounding like an intimate show for close friends in the huge ACL …

Mobley, Mohawk, Austin, 7/26/2019, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Mobley is perhaps one of the most talented acts from Austin in recent years, and he was one of the must see acts of the Hot Summer Nights three day music series this summer.  It was hard to tell if people were sweating due to …

Snow Tha Product, Emo’s, Austin, 5/31/2019, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Snow Tha Product’s “The Goin’ Off Tour” stopped in Austin at Emo’s with a whirlwind of rap, green laser, and champagne.  While it was a raucous riot of a party, each rapper had their story of struggle, encouragement, and triumph to tell.  Castro and Jandro …

The Canvas People – “Starlit” (Official): New music video!

The Canvas People are one of our favorite bands! “Starlit” exemplifies their vibe visually and sonically! Austin, TX – May 31, 2019 – New single “Starlit” capitalizes on the 4-piece’s ability to weave illusive synths seamlessly into their already established musical dynamics. It serves as the perfect segue into a …

Ceschi, Sammus, and Chris Conde, 5/2/19, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Chris Conde kicked off the evening with amazing LGBTQ+ rap anthems!  Bars with a message and an impeccable flow that is always on point.  Then Sammus took the stage and continued with an unearthly flow with poignant lyrics.  Sammus is a rising star that took the energy Chris created, elevated …

Lil Pump, 5/18/19, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by David Castaneda Lil Pump electrified the crowd when he came out full force, exploding through a thick fog and rapid strobe light sequence at Austin’s Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater Saturday night. Fans yelled back every word of his songs as his level of intensity elevated throughout …

Psychedelic Furs, Mohawk, Austin, 5/1/2019, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Psychedelic Furs have been a band for almost 50 years, and their performance at the Mohawk was a proof that practice over time makes perfection.  Richard Butler’s smokey, grizzled, and low voice sounds just as good live now as they did recorded decades ago, …

Chvrches, 4/29/2019, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho It’s amazing seeing how much Chvrches have grown from starting off with smaller stages in 2012/2013 to last Sunday/Monday when they played two sold out shows at the beautiful three floor tiered ACL Live Moody Theater.  They brought an entrancing massive light show that provided …