Tag: <span>alternative</span>

Grizfolk, 2/21/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Grizfolk the 5 piece alt rock band tore-up Stubb’s in the middle of their first headlining tour.  The crowd bounced and sang along to the catchy ear-worms such as Troublemaker, Bob Marley and many more.  After finishing the set they step off the stage for a group photo.  Grizfolk’s tour is …

Cowboy Mouth, 1/14/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly Like the classic pick-up line boasts, “Remember my name, you’ll be screaming it later,” Cowboy Mouth is unforgettable and knows how to show you a good time! Battling walking pneumonia and fighting a fever did not deter band drummer and lead singer, Fred LeBlanc, from whipping his faithful fans …

The Airborne Toxic Event, 9/18/2015, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Airborne Toxic Event put on a very lively show at Emo’s despite Mikel Jollett playing through the pain of a recent car accident. Thank you Austin! Nothing like playing a show on pain pills… Off to Atlanta in the morning then Toronto tomorrow night.. ✊💀🔫 — Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) …

Music Video: Speelburg – “Lay of Right” ⭐⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5  

Now Streaming: Twenty One Pilots – Blurryface ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Blurryface is Twenty One Pilots forth album and it’s near pop-dance-alt-rap-rock perfection! Standout tracks: Stressed Out, Ride, Tear in My Heart, Lane Boy, and The Judge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: May 19, 2015 Purchase the album: Twenty One Pilots – Blurryface Official Site Tour Dates (which includes Austin City Limit Festival)    

Now Streaming: Chappo – Future Former Self ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Chappo’s Future Former Self is indie-psych rock greatness!  Standout favorites: I’m Not Ready, I Don’t Need the Sun, and Run Me Into the Ground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: May 12, 2015 Purchase the album: Chappo – Future Former Self Official Site Tour Dates Now it’s your turn.  If there is something …

Music Video: Everything Everything – “Regret” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

First single of the their upcoming album, Get to Heaven. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Album release date: July 15, 2015 Pre-order the album: Everything Everything – Get to Heaven

Music Video – BØRNS – “Electric Love” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Purchase the EP: BØRNS – Candy

Now Streaming: SonReal – For the Town EP ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vancouver rapper, SonReal’s EP For the Town.  SonReal is one of my SXSW 2015 Top 40.  The EP doesn’t disappoint with it’s alt rap style.  Standout favorites: Preach and Everywhere We Go ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: April 28, 2015 Purchase the EP: SonReal – For the Town Tour dates