Tag: <span>indie</span>

Hippo Campus, 10/17/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Hippo Campus got asses moving at the Mohawk! The Minnesotan, indie-dance rock 4-piece opened for Jr Jr.  Touring relentlessly, this is their 3rd stop in Austin for 2015.  Full of youthful energy their schedule doesn’t seem to be slowing them down.  The crowd was ready for the dance party that Jr Jr …

Sylvan Esso, 10/7/2015, Emo’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Sylvan Esso blew away the crowd at Emo’s Austin. The Durham, North Carolina indie pop duo of Amelia Meath (vocals) and Nick Sanborn (instrumentals, production) filled the sold out venue with hypnotic vocals, infectious melodies and throbbing bass.  Amelia’s dance moves were channeled directly to the back of the room, where the real dance …

Photos: Eyelid Kid, 8/4/2015, The Mohawk, Austin

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Photos: Strange Fiction, 8/4/2015, The Mohawk, Austin

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Photos-Write up: Brick + Mortar, 8/4/2015, The Mohawk, Austin

  New Jersey’s Brick + Mortar blew the roof off of The Mohawk, August 4, 2015.  Frontman  Brandon Asraf (bass guitar, vocals) was joined by John Tacon (drums, vocals) and artist Richie Brown.  Richie provided the stimulating and graphic video artwork that was projected behind the band.  The crowd danced, …

Now Streaming: Parlour Tricks – Broken Hearts / Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Parlour Tricks’ Broken Hearts / Bones is an exceptional indie pop album.  It’s full of beautiful vocals and danceable rhythms! Standout tracks:  Lovesongs, Easy,  Requiem, and Gone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Buy the Album: Parlour Tricks – Broken Hearts / Bones Official Site

Music Video: Brick + Mortar – “Train”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 “Train” music video from the indie pop-rock two piece  Brick + Mortar is the end all to rom-coms. Brick + Mortar official website

Photos: Landlady, 7/14/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

  Front man Adam Schatz (keyboards, vocals) Landlady joined by Ian Chang (drums),  Will Graefe (guitar, vocals), Ian Davis (bass, vocals) and Booker Stardrum (drums) played a helluva show at Stubb’s in Austin 14, July. Definitely worth checking this band out!   Landlady Official Site

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 …