Sleater-Kinney and Black Belt Eagle Scout Bring Northwest Rock Glory to Austin’s ACL LIVE (PHOTOS)
On Wednesday, March 6th, just days before Austin, TX is set to be descended upon by SXSW madness, Olympia’s Sleater-Kinney played for an enthusiastic crowd at ACL Live. Showcasing several tracks from their new album, Little Rope, the band was loud, muscular and uncompromising as they stomped through almost two dozen songs across their repertoire. […]
Depeche Mode Bring Pulsing Dance Soundtrack to Austin’s Moody Center (PHOTOS)
On Friday, September 29th, synth-pop legends Depeche Mode played in front of a packed Moody Center in Austin as part of their ongoing world tour in support of their 15th studio album, Memento Mori. Giving the crowd a sprawling two plus hour set, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore led the band through a thumping, pulsing […]
Sparks Bring Wide-Ranging & Eclectic Set to Austin, TX (PHOTOS)
Sparks may lay claim to the most extreme contrast between longevity and name recognition. A little-known band outside of music aficionados, the California duo is currently touring behind their 25th studio album in their fifty-second year in existence as a band. That tour brought them to Austin on Thursday, July 13th, for an eclectic mix […]
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Garbage and Metric Bring Triple Dose of Rock to Austin, TX (PHOTOS)
The Texas sun was unyielding as it cooked the Germania Insurance Amphitheater for the co-headlining show of Garbage and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on Sunday, June 18th. It was a night of 90s rock standards as both bands peppered their setlist with new and old songs alike. Even opener Metric, younger by comparison, have […]
Austin Psych Fest Returns with Toro y Moi, Yves Tumor, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Mdou Moctar and More (PHOTOS)
Austin Psych Fest is a relic from the city’s past that was newly resurrected this year and materialized in South Austin’s cozy Far Out Lounge over the course of April 28-30. Keeping very much in line with the vibes of its larger sister festival, Levitation, APS brought swaths of psychedelia, chillwave, cumbia, and desert blues […]
Modest Mouse Tackle ‘The Lonesome Crowded West’ in Austin, Texas (PHOTOS)
On Monday, December 5th, Modest Mouse brought their 25th anniversary of ‘The Lonesome Crowded West’ to Austin, Texas for a show at the ACL Moody Theater. Read a full review of their recent tour stop in Portland, Oregon!
LEVITATION Showcases Psych-rock Scene with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Os Mutantes and More (PHOTOS)
This year’s LEVITATION lineup brought The Black Angels, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Os Mutantes, OSEES, Acid Dad, and many more acts.
Genesis Owusu Balances Style, Substance & Funk At Austin’s Germania Insurance Amphitheater (PHOTOS)
On Saturday, September 24th, Genesis Owusu played the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, and brought a charismatic flair, showcasing a modern hip-hop edge. Khruangbin and Thundercat also played but denied photography on their sets.
Kikagaku Moyo Dose Austin with Psychedelic Goodness (PHOTOS)
On Saturday, September 17th, Japanese psych-rock wizards Kikagaku Moyo came through Austin, Texas for a show at the Far Out Lounge.
The Mavericks Charm Austin with Lively Performance (PHOTOS)
On Saturday, June 4, The Mavericks brought their worldly sounds to Austin, Texas for a show at the ACL Moody Theater. Maggie Rose opened.