Music Felon

Day for Night 2016, Barbara Jordan Post Office, Houston, TX, Write-Up

Written by ManVsParty The music festival scene has become quite crowded in recent years. Festivals are popping up all over the country and Texas alone has several large ones of note with new ones set to spring up in Ft. Worth and outside of Houston in 2017. Many across the …

Lucy Dacus, 12/14/2016, ACL Live, Photos – Write-up

Rising rock star Lucy Dacus blew minds and melted faces with her beautiful vocals and catchy hooks.  Her debut album “No Burden” rightfully landed on many top album list of 2016, including NPR’s Bob Boilen’s Top 10 Albums of 2016!  The abbreviated set for the KGSR’s 26th Anniversary Party gave …

Kurt Vile and the Violators, 12/14/2016, ACL Live, Photos – Write-up

Indie rockers Kurt Vile and the Violators played a killer set at the KGSR’s 26th Anniversary Party. The sound was perfection in the iconic Moody Theater, home of Austin City Limits tapings. They did not disappoint as they tore through a full set for the sold out crowd. A highlight …

Day for Night 2016: Preview

Written by ManVsParty In only its 2nd year, the Day for Night festival held in downtown Houston, Texas has already garnered a lot of attention and acclaim from music lovers across the state and the country. Although many music festivals claim to be interactive and immersive, Day for Night goes …

SXSW 2017: Round 2 Artists Announcement

The Definitive SXSW 2017 Playlist by @SXSWMF has been created and is up-to-date with these artists. Official announcement from SXSW 424 (San José COSTA RICA) #YEI (Miami FL) 4×4 (Bogotá COLOMBIA) Agrupacion Cariño (Mexico City MEXICO) Federico Albanese (Berlin GERMANY) ALI AKA MIND (Bogotá COLOMBIA) Altre di B (Bologna ITALY) Aminé (Portland …

Gogol Bordello, 11/12/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton The Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello stopped into Austin and gave a much needed break from what has been a very difficult week for so many.  I can only describe them as an endurance band that sprints the entire way through their 2 hour set.  Their shows …

Ingrid Michaelson, 11/3/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Half of Ingrid Michaelson’s heritage is steeped in Sweden, it comes as no surprise as she demonstrated her mastery of pop music throughout a seven album set list at Stubbs. From slower love songs like “You and I” on the sappy side to somber …

Jeff Rosenstock, 11/2/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Tired and still recovering from a long Halloween weekend, a raucous Jeff Rosenstock would be the only logical choice for a mid-week Wednesday show.  There was no mistake in telling when the set began, people rushed to the front of the stage as soon as the …

Kishi Bashi, 10/29/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos

Kishi Bashi performed a special Halloween show for fans in Austin.  The mood was set with the band arriving on stage in full costume to the theme of Stranger Things.  Their unique and soulful chamber pop filled the air and filled fans hearts with love.  Continuing with the theme, there …