Written by Bang Ho Tegan and Sara embarked on the tenth anniversary of their fifth album “The Con”, stopping for two sold out nights at the Paramount. While the venue was atypical for bands, it was the perfect setting for a stripped down acoustic set in which they played the …
Touring their fresh new album, The Wild, The Rural Alberta Advantage made a stop in Austin on a warm November night. Nils Edenloff (vocals and guitar), Robin Hatch (keys, bass and vocals), and Paul Banwatt (drums) brought their unique brand of Canadian indie rock. Fans sang along to old favorites and and …
Written by Greg Ackerman Watching Yukon Blonde play an off night (Monday) at downtown Austin club, Barracuda on the back-patio stage recalled dozens of mid-tier acts of high quality that come through Austin each year but still haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve. It’s a bit puzzling how these bands don’t …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor Following up eccentric collective like Fragile Rock on an odd November night is a challenge. Calliope Musicals brand of infectiously fun music and psych/trance like visuals was an easily counterpart. It’s hard to brand these group as anything other than just great. Not …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor The competition for best emo puppet band may be tight but one local act reigns sadly supreme. Fragile Rock, the creation of local comedian Brently Heilbron and a cauldron of local puppeteers, improvisers, comics and musicians moved and rocked the crowd that only …
MAGIC GIANT is an unstoppable force! Their live performance echoes the good vibes their music brings. It is a non-stop party from the moment they hit the stage til the final applause. The crowd screamed and happily clapped along to their singles as well as the lesser known songs in their …
Written and photos by Bang Ho Alvvays are a Canadian band that are no stranger to Austin; they’ve opened Stubb’s for Chvrches, played a huge festival stage during Fun Fun Fun Fest, and felt right at home at the sold out packed Mohawk show. While the band is labeled dream …
Written and photos by Bang Ho MUNA is a band that caught my ear’s attention during SXSW 2016 and are only gaining more fans as time goes on. They have been playing sold out shows opening for Harry Styles around the world and stopped for four shows in Austin, (three …
Written by Phil Barton L.A.’s indie rock band, Cherry Glazerr, stopped in Austin to set the mood for headliner Foster the People. Not being on my music radar, I was unsure of what I was in for but was pleasantly surprised. The female fronted band brought tons of energy …
