Written and photos by Neal Cribb On October 9, 2025, British punk veterans GBH stormed the stage at Austin’s 29th Street Ballroom, delivering an incendiary performance that reminded everyone why they’re pillars of the hardcore scene. From the opening chords to the final anthem, the band tore through their set with …
Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar Sept 30th, 2025Austin, Texas – Emo’s Austin Touring their new album The Clearing, Wolf Alice made an unforgettable stop in Austin, Texas. To only call this a performance would not be doing this show justice. This was an experience that many fans will hold …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 27, 2025, punk legend Marky Ramone brought his “Plays the Ramones Classics” set to Mohawk in Austin, delivering a relentless night of timeless hooks and frenetic energy. With doors opening at 7 PM and showtime at 8, the outdoor stage filled with fans …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 23, 2025, the outdoor venue Radio/East in Austin became the playground for Spike & The Gimme Gimmes, the punk super-group famous for turning pop hits into high-octane sing-alongs. Doors opened at 7 PM, and by showtime, the band — led by the irrepressible …
Photos and written by Bang Ho Project Pat served up some serious hip hop classics at Mohawk with decades of hits from his extensive catalogue. I honestly was not sure what the crowd would be like in the ever changing Austin zeitgeist, but the crowd showed nothing but love and …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 11, 2025, Emo’s Austin was transformed into a riotous celebration of ska-punk as Less Than Jake took the stage for their “Summer Circus 2025” tour stop. Opening with the explosive “Gainesville Rock City,” bassist Roger Lima’s cheeky banter and the thunderous brass of …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 2, 2025, The Aquabats landed their “Bats! Kats & Rats Tour” at Austin’s open-air Radio/East venue, launching into a kaleidoscopic set brimming with quirky, campy energy. This beloved superhero-themed ska-punk ensemble—known for their colorful ray-gun costumes and comic-book theatrics—turned the evening into a …
Photos by Bang Ho On June 28, 2025, Jon Muq transformed The 04 Center into a sanctuary of sound and soul, delivering a performance that was equal parts intimate and spiritual. With a voice that effortlessly moved between delicate vulnerability and soaring strength, Muq shared songs rooted in his Ugandan …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 1, 2025, Clutch took over Emo’s Austin as part of their “Full Ahead Flank MMXXV” tour, delivering a no‑compromise set filled with heavy rock anthems and infectious groove. Launching into staples like “Earth Rocker,” and “Worm Drink,” and “The Mob Goes Wild”, they immediately drew …
