Written by Bang Ho Tegan and Sara embarked on the tenth anniversary of their fifth album “The Con”, stopping for two sold out nights at the Paramount. While the venue was atypical for bands, it was the perfect setting for a stripped down acoustic set in which they played the …
Touring their fresh new album, The Wild, The Rural Alberta Advantage made a stop in Austin on a warm November night. Nils Edenloff (vocals and guitar), Robin Hatch (keys, bass and vocals), and Paul Banwatt (drums) brought their unique brand of Canadian indie rock. Fans sang along to old favorites and and …
Written by Greg Ackerman Watching Yukon Blonde play an off night (Monday) at downtown Austin club, Barracuda on the back-patio stage recalled dozens of mid-tier acts of high quality that come through Austin each year but still haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve. It’s a bit puzzling how these bands don’t …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor Following up eccentric collective like Fragile Rock on an odd November night is a challenge. Calliope Musicals brand of infectiously fun music and psych/trance like visuals was an easily counterpart. It’s hard to brand these group as anything other than just great. Not …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Lizzo brought the Emo’s crowd to her Church of Feelin’ Myself. All she needed was a DJ, her backing dancers dubbed the Big Girls, and her amazing voice. She may be a rapper by trade, but she was very much at home singing slow …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor “It’s coming,” proclaimed Lupe Fiasco to a near sold-out Belmont venue regarding his next albums, Drogas Waves. Honestly, I don’t think anyone is holding their breathe or minds the wait when given the chance to see him live at the intimate venue for the …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho ROZES is the perfect combination of melodic synth work and beautiful vocals that register power whether in the lower or upper registers without having to raise the volume. While she hit fame with her song Roses with the Chain Smokers, her songs transcend that genre …
MAGIC GIANT is an unstoppable force! Their live performance echoes the good vibes their music brings. It is a non-stop party from the moment they hit the stage til the final applause. The crowd screamed and happily clapped along to their singles as well as the lesser known songs in their …
Written and photos by Bang Ho Alvvays are a Canadian band that are no stranger to Austin; they’ve opened Stubb’s for Chvrches, played a huge festival stage during Fun Fun Fun Fest, and felt right at home at the sold out packed Mohawk show. While the band is labeled dream …
