Music Felon

New Music from a SXSW 2025 performer; Mobley – Had To Be There

Austin local multi instrumentalist Mobley is a one man band that does it all and his new album “We Do Not Fear Ruins” is releasing 4/23 via Last Gang Records. Check out his new infectious single “Had To Be There” in which he even rides a motorcycle and has us wondering what …

Lauren Mayberry’s solo tour makes it to Texas at Scoot Inn

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Feb. 26th, 2025Austin, Texas – Scoot Inn When a consummate artist like Lauren Mayberry has been in the industry for over a decade, one would expect their first solo project to hold some surprises for sure.  Even with that expectation, she managed to further …

An Intimate Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov

Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar. Feb. 7th, 2025Austin, Texas – Paramount Theatre This was my first ever Gregory Alan Isakov show and it won’t be my last. Austin was the final stop on the “An Intimate Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov” tour and what a treat it was to …

Sampha Takes On Emo’s in Austin

Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar. November 13th, 2024 will forever be known as the day that Sampha strolled through ATX and raised the bar for live performances. With his soulful voice and genre-bending style, Sampha connected with the audience through tears and joy. Sampha’s setlist contained a lot of hits from his …

Big Boi brings the beats to ACL Live, headlining the Andy Roddick Foundation Gala for a night of music and philanthropy in Austin, TX.

Written and photos by Neal Cribb On November 18, 2024, the Andy Roddick Foundation hosted its annual gala at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, featuring a live performance by hip-hop legend Big Boi. The event aimed to raise funds to support the foundation’s mission of enriching the …

Underoath ignites Stubb’s in Austin with an unforgettable performance celebrating 20 years of “They’re Only Chasing Safety.”

Written and photos by Neal Cribb On November 18, 2024, Underoath brought their signature energy to Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, as part of their “They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour.” The post-hardcore veterans delivered an electrifying performance, revisiting the seminal album that redefined their career. Fans, both …

My Trip to Barbieland

Written by Holly D. Jackson Photo Credit: TAS Rights Management      It’s my first time seeing Taylor Swift. We are driving to New Orleans from Austin for the show. After one year and seven months of watching grainy live streams at all hours of the day and night, it’s finally my …

Sweat FM Sweats the Stage: An Unforgettable Night at The Scoot Inn

Sweat FM played at The Historic Scoot Inn in Austin on a night that was exciting, strange, and super fun. The band’s name made sense—by the end of the show, everyone was sweating, either from dancing or from the energy coming off the stage. The lead singer wore a ripped …

Emo Nostalgia Lights Up Austin as Senses Fail Takes the Stage

Written and photos by Neal Cribb The Senses Fail show at Emo’s in Austin on November 5, 2024, celebrated the 20th anniversary of Let It Enfold You as part of their “New Jersey vs. The World” tour. It was a full album performance that took fans through a mix of nostalgia …