Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 23, 2025, The Spits ripped through Mohawk’s outdoor stage as part of Hot Luck Festival in Austin, delivering a ferocious set of stripped-down garage punk. KUTX noted that the show kicked off at 9 PM full throttle, backed by the festival’s support and a near-capacity crowd …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 17, 2025, The Damned brought their North and South America 2025 Tour to Austin’s Radio/East, delivering a performance that was both electrifying and steeped in punk history. The band, featuring original members Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Paul Gray, along with …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 30, 2025, the Buzzcocks delivered a high-octane performance at Austin’s Mohawk, reaffirming their status as punk rock pioneers. The band launched into their set with “What Do I Get?,” immediately energizing the crowd and setting the tone for the evening. Their 90-minute set …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 12, 2025, UK anarcho-punk pioneers Subhumans headlined a high-octane night at The Ballroom (also known as 29th Street Ballroom) in Austin, Texas. Presented by Resound Presents, the show featured support from San Antonio’s Fea and local act Band of Bastards, drawing a diverse …
AJJ, the quirky punk-folk band known for their offbeat lyrics and energetic live shows, brought their unique brand of chaos to Stubb’s on Friday, June 28th. The Arizona-based band brought their raw and unfiltered approach to songwriting. It delivered an amazing and cathartic performance, capturing the spirit of their extensive …
Photos by Bang Ho illuminati hotties tore it up at Antone’s. Thier indie/post-punk sounds filled the room with energy and invigorated the soul. Getting so punky that a mosh pit opened up for a few of their punk rock bangers. Do not miss a chance to see illuminati hotties live!
IDLES killed their set for a sold-out crowd at Stubb’s. Their post-punk style had the crowd moshing, crowd surfing, and bopping to the beat. Miley, a fan front and center on the rail brought roses for the band. Johnny, another fan had the best birthday after being serenaded on stage …
Written and Photos by Jordan Hefler After 23 years of providing an annual excuse to get sweaty and rock out to punk music, the iconic Vans Warped Tour is unfortunately coming to an end with their current 2018 tour across North America. The tour rolled through Houston for its final show …
Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX What is remarkable about They Might Be Giants’ (TMBG) tour stop in Austin last Thursday is the band has such a devoted fanbase. Advance press efforts and sponsored social posts aren’t necessary for the group to sell tickets and draw attention to their show. …
