Photos and written by Bang Ho Once upon a time in Austin long ago, there was a venue downtown called Austin Music Hall. The last show I got to see there before it was bulldozed was also the last time I saw Purity Ring live on September 5th 2015. I …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On October 5, 2025, Austin’s Mohawk hosted Automatic, in support of their surreal and razor-sharp new album Excess. From the moment they took the stage, the band wove a sonic tapestry of moody synth lines, dark bass grooves, and sharp vocal interplay. Automatic’s set drew …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho It’s been a minute since I’ve seen Sleigh Bells live, but as soon as they danced onto stage to “Everlasting Love” I knew what kind of show it was going to be –a fun filled raucous cathartic event with the dial all the way …
Photos by Bang Ho Bryce Fox lit up Emo’s on March 31 with a high-energy, emotional set that had the whole room locked in. He bounced between gritty alt-rock anthems and softer, introspective moments with ease, showing off serious vocal chops and stage presence. Tracks like “Horns” hit hard, while …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho We sometimes forget to pay attention to our local artists when SXSW rolls around and we’re inundated with out of town acts we may never get to see again in our life unless we leave the continent. Lucky for us, UT’s Hook’em House put …
Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar Following their sophomore album Burnout Days, flipturn kicked off their highly anticipated tour and made a stop in Austin, Texas. Performing at Stubb’s Amphitheater, flipturn took the stage and created an unforgettable atmosphere that night. Despite the tour being named “The Burnout Days Tour”, …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho In a bold move, Saint Motel had a tour stop in Austin at Stubbs on March 8th 2025 on the premiere weekend of SXSW 2025 that thrilled Austinites and out of towners alike during the start of a week filled with music. I am …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Feb. 26th, 2025Austin, Texas – Scoot Inn When a consummate artist like Lauren Mayberry has been in the industry for over a decade, one would expect their first solo project to hold some surprises for sure. Even with that expectation, she managed to further …
Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar. Feb. 7th, 2025Austin, Texas – Paramount Theatre This was my first ever Gregory Alan Isakov show and it won’t be my last. Austin was the final stop on the “An Intimate Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov” tour and what a treat it was to …
