Tag: <span>indie rock</span>

Japanese Breakfast, 4/10/2018, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Japanese Breakfast/Michelle Zauner came out on stage full of energy in white high stop sneakers lit up with LEDs and a beautiful white one piece Super Saiyan armor style jump suit with the protruded shoulder pads, much in the way of Vegeta.  Not only …

Darkbird – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Darkbird (Austin, TX) – ATX local indie rock with wailing vocals and fist pumping beats! SXSW Schedule Bio: Darkbird is a rock band. Not a “sub-genre” rock band. Not a “sort of sounds like a mix of so and so” rock band. Just a solid rock band, with its own identity and sound. It’s a …

Sons of an Illustrious Father – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Sons of an Illustrious Father (Brooklyn, NY)- a sweet sounding NYC indie rock band who continues to show their sharp teeth! SXSW Schedule Bio from sxsw.com: Started in 2009 as a group of two, who grew to five, but landed at three, Sons Of An Illustrious Father is the musical outlet of …

The Canvas People – SXSW 2018 Top 20

The Canvas People (Austin, TX) – intensely talented, yet chill harmonizing indie rock band with a home field advantage in Austin. SXSW Schedule Bio:The Canvas People infuse elements of modern indie rock and harmony-driven alt-rock. Reminiscent of contemporary acts such as Kings Of Leon, Death Cab For Cutie, and My Morning …

Typhoon, 2/6/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX It is a testament to the strength of their fan base that Typhoon nearly sold-out The Mohawk on a frigid, windy Tuesday evening at the beginning of the month (we’ve been thawing out since). The Portland-based act is touring in support of their first record …

Walk the Moon, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Walk the Moon has one of the most dedicated fan bases that come out and dance every time.  A few fans up front on the barricade had seen multiple shows in multiple cities.  The band continued their tradition of walking out on stage to …

Company of Thieves, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   Company of Thieves blessed us with a reunion after a three year hiatus, opening for Walk the Moon.  Lead singer Genevieve lit up the stage with her vocals, singing with her whole body as the emotion poured out in dance form.  Her unique voice …

Declan McKenna, 1/31/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by James_ATX Declan McKenna kicked off this huge, 45 concert world tour in Austin last night, hitting the stage to screams from adoring fans at the sold out show.  The crowd was ravenous for the British tinged indie rock that Declan and the band have perfected.  The …

Music Felon’s Favorite Albums and EPs of 2017

What a great year in music, these are some of the best albums we have heard!   Airways – Starting to Spin Alex Cameron – Forced Witness alt-J – RELAXER Barns Courtney – The Attractions of Youth Beans On Toast – Cushty Big Thief – Capacity Black Pistol Fire – …