Written by James ATX Some nerdcore royalty kicked off their fall tour in Austin on Wednesday! Schaffer the Darklord (STD) started things with some sex positive and socially conscious bars. Schaffer even dipped into a few new songs from the debut album from The Department of Darkness, a new project …
Written by Bang Ho Photos by James ATX Sons of an Illustrious Father are a humble three piece outfit that filled the Stubbs venue with so many different kinds of sounds and music. Before the show began, Ezra Miller (drummer/singer) offered ear plugs to the audience and handed some out from a …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Kim Petras proved that not only is she the Princess of Pop to a sold out ACL live audience, she showed she was more than just a pretty face that could sing as she entertained and worked the crowd into a whirl of adulation and …
Written by Christine Rivera and Photos by Bang Ho In a swirl of heavy guitar and synth, Gary Numan took to the stage at Mohawk as part of his second North American Savage tour. The show opened strong with “Everything Comes Down to This” and continued in a wonderful blend of …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Turquoise Jeep artist line up may change throughout the years, but Flynt Flossy and the energy of the rap collective are a constant. Ever the quintessential entertainers as well as musicians, their music had everyone in the crowd thoroughly entranced and dancing. Between inviting …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Thompson Twins have not performed in nearly three decades, but thankfully lead vocalist Tom Bailey has started touring with a new band and playing Thompson Twin’s music as well as new music he’s written. Playing to a huge crowd at the ACL Live Moody …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Up on the Emo’s stage before a sold out crowd, ELOHIM is a one-woman song shop –the lone siren songstress sang and made beautiful melodies with a myriad of buttons at her fingertips (there seemed to be a synth/midi looper and a drum pad). Not only …
Written James ATX and Photos by Bang Ho Son Lux is an enigma in this world of cookie cutter pop groups; they create deep, dynamic and dreamy electro pop. The three piece of Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ian Chang filled the sold out venue with such robust sound, you’d swear …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Molly Burch opened the show with her lovely strong vocals. A mix of loungey soft perfection that was evocative and powerful, their sound backed with a surf rock guitar keeps you entranced. They even treated us to some new songs as well. Courtney Barnett rocked …
