Tag: <span>electro-pop</span>

BØRNS, 6/7/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

BØRNS melted hearts with his falsetto indie chill pop. The vibe was fully reciprocated throughout the entire set between the band and the crowd. The latter did their part whether the mic was pointed at them or not; unable to contain their elation, a choir of sweet voices were heard …

Neon Desert Music Festival 2016, El Paso, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty This Memorial Day Weekend, the Neon Desert Music Festival celebrated its 6th year in El Paso, TX. Music festivals have become common place all around the country so standing out is key. Although relatively young compared to larger festivals here in Austin or around the country, Neon Desert …

Holiday Mountain, 5/14/16, Parish, Austin, Photos

From bio: Coming from the “Keep-It-Weird” capital of Austin, Texas, electronic duo Holiday Mountain pushes a genre-expanding sound, fusing together their affinity for EDM, hip-hop, and pop to create a force so strong, even NPR concedes that “resistance is futile”. “After witnessing their atomic live set, you’ll be rendered breathless,” …

Bogan Via, 4/13, The Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty Bogan Via is a two piece band from Phoenix.Their sound is a quiet sort of folk electronic pop. The bands sounded like an upbeat version of recent visitor Beach House. The harmonies between the two members on top of their synthesizers and computer samples had everyone in the …

Sweet Spirit, 2/11/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Sweet Spirit is not the band that you would expect sandwiched between two post-punk rock bands but they owned it and the stage.  Sabrina (lead vocals) acknowledge the difference but still threw down the indie disco party that Sweet Spirit is known for.  They are a staple of the Austin music …

Birthmark – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Update: Unfortunately, Birthmark was removed from the SXSW schedule.  Hopefully we will be able to catch them on tour.   Birthmark is the exceptional electro pop solo project from Nate Kinsella of Joan of Arc.   From the last.fm bio – Under the appellation Birthmark, Nate Kinsella has embraced restraint in …

Photos-Write up: Son Lux, 7/14/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Son Lux, electro-chamber-pop band threw down a phenomenal performance at Stubb’s in Austin 14 July.  Front man, Ryan Lott was joined by Rafiq Bhatia on guitar and Ian Chang on drums.  When Lott asked the enthralled crowd to clap they clapped immediately but before Chang could provide the tempo.  The dark and moody music was a …

Now Streaming: Son Lux – Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Son Lux’s Bones is a monumentally sweeping electronic pop album.  Dreamy vocals, re-imagined musical sounds, and tracks that crisscross genres make this album outstanding!   Standout tracks: Change Is Everything, You Don’t Know me and White Lies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Purchase the album: Son Lux – Bones Official Site

Photo Album: Joywave, 6/5/2015, X Games, Austin, TX

  Introduced by the skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, Jowave crushed their performance at the X Games.  Read the full review at Examiner.com: Live music review: Joywave sweat it out at X Games Austin Friday Joywave official website Purchase their latest album: Joywave – How Do You Feel Now?