DOSSEY Goes Full Glitter Grunge and Draws Inpiration from the 70s NYC Punk Scene on New EP ‘Crying in Public’ (FEATURE)
DOSSEY’s latest EP, Crying in Public, stings with the brash, snotty attitude you’d expect from a punk record. But her anti-establishment ethos goes deeper than just political and social turmoil — it’s rooted in the wild rebellion of vulnerability. This Austin-based artist wasn’t always getting tangled in mic cables and thrashing among sweaty fans. She […]
Soul-psych Outfit Kalu and the Electric Joint on Cultivating Creativity and Community (INTERVIEW)
Kalu and the Electric Joint hail from Austin, Texas, but their sound spans continents. Spearheaded by frontman Kalu James, the band is composed of a rotating cast of musicians including guitarist JT Holt, guitarist and keyboardist Pearl Z, drummer Greg Clifford, and bassist Yohan Valles. All together, these musicians craft a sound that’s both psychedelic […]
Katie Pruitt Talks Ruston Kelly Collaboration, ‘Mantras,’ Election Season, Covering Wilco and More (INTERVIEW)
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt doesn’t shy away from vulnerability. With every crooning vocal line and emotional lyric, she ropes the listener in. Her newest record, Mantras, came out in April 2024 and examines themes of self-compassion and healing. With songs like “Blood Related,” which reflects on rocky relationships with people across party lines, and “All […]
Austin City Limits Weekend Two- Seven Big Highlights: Norah Jones, Chappel Roan, Katie Pruitt, Chris Singleton & More (FESTIVAL RECAP)
Austin City Limits Festival weekend two took place October 11th through 13th and was spearheaded by a lineup of today’s biggest pop acts. Music boomed from every direction as festivalgoers shuffled from stage to stage in the sweltering heat. Despite the packed crowds, the energy at the Austin City Limits Music Festival felt shimmering and […]