Otis the Destroyer kicked off the party for Andrew W.K. at Mohawk. They tore through their debut album Keep Bashing that was released last Friday (9/29). This Austin band is making waves with their phenomenal live performance and album. Otis the Destroyer’s sound took the crowd on a complex journey …
Written by Bang Ho Smallpools did everything big, from the sound to the performance on stage at Emo’s. Sean Scanlon’s vocals spanned an octave or two in a matter of a few notes with ease as he played synth/keys with the rest of the band fully filling out the …
Written by Bang Ho MisterWive’s distinct brand of indie pop flooded the Emo’s venue with it’s warm upbeat melodies. Mandy Lee’s unique vocals range from low and smokey to high and razor sharp in a moment. The fast guitar upstrokes run in the ska vein, keeping the song’s feet dancing. …
Written by Bang Ho Tangerine, comprised of sisters Marika on vocals/guitar and Miro on drums with their childhood friend Toby, opened up for Bleachers and got the crowd bopping and dancing. The style of music changed from song to song, ranging from slower slacker pop rock to swift paced …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor It is no small, swift task covering and representing such an iconic group as the Talking Heads. Heart Byrne, Austin’s local tribute to the aforementioned 70s and 80s art, punk, rock-everything group excels exceedingly at that. Fans were treated to a double set …
Fleet Foxes played an incredible set the first night of their two sold out nights at Austin’s ACL Live. Their haunting harmonies rang through the room and the crowd absorbed the majestic melodies, swaying to the beat. This was truly a spiritual experience that cannot not be conveyed in …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Dead Prez played a pop up “secret” show presented by Music Is On The Menu and the The Little Darlin’ in South Austin last Sunday, with whisperings only a few days out. The crowd was spread out in the large backyard of the venue, …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Bishop Briggs showed us that electro RnB is a genre that is alive and well at the sold out entrancing show. Her powerful voice stayed in the lower registers, but effortlessly traversed the scale as the song soaringly crested and fell with the energy of her words. …
Austin’s BLXPLTN is one of the best bands performing right now. The trio is making punk rock that is full of energy, presenting an angst fueled by political and social injustices. Jeremy Kivett (drums) has joined TaSzlin Muerte (vocals and electro drums) and Jonathan “Javelin” Horstmann (vocals, guitar, bass and …
