Possessed by Paul James is a one man wall of punk rock bluegrass/roots/folk sound. Konrad Wert becomes possessed when he hits the stage, full of energy, though sat in a chair for the entire performance. Normally sitting before a few hundred people to keep the shows intimate feels, he thoroughly …
Written by Bang Ho MisterWive’s distinct brand of indie pop flooded the Emo’s venue with it’s warm upbeat melodies. Mandy Lee’s unique vocals range from low and smokey to high and razor sharp in a moment. The fast guitar upstrokes run in the ska vein, keeping the song’s feet dancing. …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor It is no small, swift task covering and representing such an iconic group as the Talking Heads. Heart Byrne, Austin’s local tribute to the aforementioned 70s and 80s art, punk, rock-everything group excels exceedingly at that. Fans were treated to a double set …
Fleet Foxes played an incredible set the first night of their two sold out nights at Austin’s ACL Live. Their haunting harmonies rang through the room and the crowd absorbed the majestic melodies, swaying to the beat. This was truly a spiritual experience that cannot not be conveyed in …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Dead Prez played a pop up “secret” show presented by Music Is On The Menu and the The Little Darlin’ in South Austin last Sunday, with whisperings only a few days out. The crowd was spread out in the large backyard of the venue, …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Little Dragon put on a spectacular show that was a non stop visual and auditory deluge. Not only did Yukimi Nagano (vocalist of Little Dragon) have three costume changes, each costume was a work of art with individual styles all of their own. Her …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho There’s no mistake, P.O.S is not only healthy following a successful kidney transplant, but he is back full force on the stage. P.O.S debuted new music off of his new album “Chill, Dummy,” backed by DJ Fundo spinning the beats and a sequencer by his …
Written by Phil Barton Sweet Spirit treated Austin to a record release show at the Barracuda and they have, once again, exceeded my expectations. This is one of the most consistently awesome live bands I’ve ever seen. Every show is a party and they go 100% from the beginning to …
Written by Phil Barton What do you call seven of some of the most talented musicians Austin has to offer on a stage barely big enough to hold them? The answer is TINNAROSE. Fronted by Devon McDermott and Morris Ramos, TINNAROSE’s amazing vocals and musical talents seemed to be too large …
