The Unlikely Candidates brought the heat to the Mohawk in Austin! Proving once again that they deserve to be headlining much bigger stages. The energy was electric from the opening chords, and the crowd was on fire throughout the night. Frontman Kyle Morris owned the stage with his commanding vocals …
Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I was lucky enough to catch The Dresden Dolls show was in 2010 at the now-closed beautiful La Zona Rosa. The show was 12 songs long back then; seemingly to make up for the long absence –this time we were blessed …
Written by Phil Barton Photos by James ATX The Strombellas’ performance in Austin was electrifying, captivating the audience from start to finish. Their seamless blend of folk and pop elements created a unique and dynamic sound that kept everyone on their feet. The lead singer’s charismatic stage presence and powerful vocals left …
Written by Bang Ho Living in Austin, we get spoiled quite often, but what a treat it was for The Front Bottoms to kick off their “Road to the Champagne Jam 2022 Tour” at Emo’s. The band core consists of Brian Sella on vocals/electric acoustic guitar and drummer Matt Uychich with …
Written by Noel Webber and Photos by Bang Ho “Jared’s jacket is going on sale for $500,” Ramesh Srivastava quipped after the band was informed their merchandise had sold out halfway through their second night of playing at Mohawk in Austin. Voxtrot’s reunion tour after a 12-year hiatus was greeted with …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Metric had the packed venue enthralled with their thrilling lights and larger-than-life sound for their Doomscroller Tour. Everything about the show was crisp; the songs, the performance, and the banter were captivating. The stage was huge but their presence made it feel just right for …
The Mountain Goats played an amazing 25-song set at the Paramount Theatre. They rocked the theatre with their signature lo-fi indie rock. The music got the crowd on their feet for the favorites like No Children, Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome, and Heel Turn 2. It was an extraordinary …
The Backseat Lovers are currently touring their debut album When We Were Friends, which is a phenomenal album with the chart-topping hit “Kilby Girl”. The crowd was ready for the high-energy guitar-driven rock. At several points during the concert, the crowd’s screams drowned out the music. Now is a great …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Samia’s beautiful voice washed over the sold-out crowd at the new Moody Amphitheater. Her band was clad in silk pajamas, setting the tone of the comforting music that soothed the crowd as they sang along. Samia sported an Eric Church tee and was at …
