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SXSW 2019: Round 2 Artists Announcement

The Definitive SXSW 2019 Playlist by @SXSWMF has been created and is up-to-date with these artists. Official announcement from SXSW Acid Tongue (Seattle WA) A Deer A Horse (Brooklyn NY) Adekunle Gold (Lagos NIGERIA) AfrotroniX (Montreal QC) Agrupación Cariño (Mexico City MEXICO) Algobabez (Leeds UK-ENGLAND) Alternate Sound (Lagos NIGERIA) American Werewolf Academy (Dallas TX) Amor Elefante (Banfield ARGENTINA) Anatii (Bisho SOUTH AFRICA) …

Dizzy Wright, 11/9/18, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Dizzy Wright, Moskie Moe, and DJ Hoppa tore up the stage at Emo’s.  Dizzy impressed with a quick and smooth flow about peace, social issues, and weed.  Do not miss a chance to catch Dizzy Wright!

of Montreal, 11/11/2018, Mohawk, Austin, TX, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Some bands put on a show, and then there’s of Montreal that PUT ON a show.  They delighted and stimulated the visual cortex with countless costume changes that it was almost impossible to keep track of how many backup dancers were involved in the production.  …

Thunderpussy, 10/29/18, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

70s style rockers Thunderpussy killed at Emo’s in Austin only days after rockin’ the ACL Music Festival. Their self-titled debut album is filled with guitar driven rock and proves rock isn’t dead. From start to finish, Thunderpussy put on a electrifying show! Edit this setlist | More Thunderpussy setlists   …

Pale Waves, 10/26/18, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Pale Waves are the embodiment of goth pop, their tunes incredibly catchy wrought with beautiful dreamy guitar riffs straight out of the 80s.  Heather, the lead singer and guitarist, sported a dark Betty Boop style wavy hair cut with even more new dance moves than …

Nina Nesbitt, 10/23/18, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Nina Nesbitt is best known as a Scottish singer, but as she performed at Scoot Inn, it is evident she is a multi instrumentalist that has also written for various artists. Her smooth voice crooned softly over soft ballads and comfortably over should be a …

Vancouver Sleep Clinic, 10/25/2018, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Australian rockers Vancouver Sleep Clinic played a great set in Austin.  Their chill rock grooves soothed the souls of the gathered masses. The waves of complex ambient rock was perfect. Don’t miss a chance to see Vancouver Sleep Clinic in a city near you!

Maggie Rogers, 10/23/2018, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Maggie Rogers is crushing it.  Maggie’s music career got a steroid boost by viral video of Pharrell reacting to “Alaska” and the reaction was on point.  Their music is fresh, catchy, and the people are loving it; it was evident in the huge cheers when they hit the stage.  Maggie …

Mallrat, 10/23/2018, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

One of our favorite Aussie pop artists, Mallrat, performed an exceptional show at Stubb’s.  Their songs are very catchy and the crowd was singing along without issue.  Grace mentioned this was the first tour that they got to perform their jam ‘Texas’ in Texas.  Opening for Maggie Rogers on this …