Guest writer Greg Ackerman How does a music fan and journalist live for 45 years and not see a They Might Be Giants (TMBG) performance until March 31 when the prolific indie-pop act landed at Stubb’s BBQ for an appearance at the venue? No idea. This is an experienced live …
SXSW has ended. The most wonderful time of year has passed. Thousands of artists and tens of thousands of SXSW attendees have returned home. Some have fallen in love with Austin and plan to move here as soon as possible and a few have extended their vacation for a little longer …
Declan McKenna does indie rock right, polished sounds with emotive vocals and lyrics! From Wikipedia: Declan McKenna (born 24 December 1998) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician best known for winning the Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent Competition in 2015. His first single, the self-released “Brazil”, reached number one on …
Dig Cig’s pop rock sits right on the edge of angst and elation. From bio: Diet Cig is a pop rock band from New Paltz, NY, fronted by Alex Luciano with Noah Bowman of Earl Boykins (Forged Artifacts) on drums. The five charming songs on the debut Over Easy EP, written by …
BANNERS sings beautiful pop ballads with alluring and haunting vocals! From Wikipedia: Michael Joseph Nelson, known under the stage name Banners (styled as BANNERS), is an English musician from Liverpool. He released his debut EP Banners in January 2016 through Island Records, following three singles released in 2015: “Ghosts”, “Shine a Light” …
We interviewed one one of the unofficial SXSW bands, Ice Cream. Be sure to catch them as many times as possible during SXSW. Ice Cream Official Website Do you have an “elevator pitch” on why SXSWsters should check out Ice Cream? Everyone tells us not to hedge our bets on “blowing up …
Grizfolk the 5 piece alt rock band tore-up Stubb’s in the middle of their first headlining tour. The crowd bounced and sang along to the catchy ear-worms such as Troublemaker, Bob Marley and many more. After finishing the set they step off the stage for a group photo. Grizfolk’s tour is …
Knox Hamilton killed their performance playing to a packed room at Stubb’s. Boots was on point despite the meat sweats induced by the stop in Austin. Last fall they were signed to Virgin Records and their upcoming album is being mixed now. Knox Hamilton is not a concert to miss! Knox Hamilton …
Barns Courtney creates beautiful roots rock music with soul for days! From bio: Originally born in Ipswich, Barns Courtney spent most his childhood in Seattle before returning to his native UK aged 15. He was recently spotted by The Libertines’ Carl Barat, with whom he’s collaborated on a track; he …
