Tag: <span>Rock</span>

BANNERS – SXSW 2016 Top 20

BANNERS sings beautiful pop ballads with alluring and haunting vocals! From Wikipedia: Michael Joseph Nelson, known under the stage name Banners (styled as BANNERS), is an English musician from Liverpool. He released his debut EP Banners in January 2016 through Island Records, following three singles released in 2015: “Ghosts”, “Shine a Light” …

Ice Cream, Best of Austin’s Spring Festival 2016 Interview

We interviewed one one of the unofficial SXSW bands, Ice Cream.  Be sure to catch them as many times as possible during SXSW. Ice Cream Official Website Do you have an “elevator pitch” on why SXSWsters should check out Ice Cream? Everyone tells us not to hedge our bets on “blowing up …

Grizfolk, 2/21/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Grizfolk the 5 piece alt rock band tore-up Stubb’s in the middle of their first headlining tour.  The crowd bounced and sang along to the catchy ear-worms such as Troublemaker, Bob Marley and many more.  After finishing the set they step off the stage for a group photo.  Grizfolk’s tour is …

Knox Hamilton, 2/21/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Knox Hamilton killed their performance playing to a packed room at Stubb’s.  Boots was on point despite the meat sweats induced by the stop in Austin.  Last fall they were signed to  Virgin Records and their upcoming album is being mixed now.  Knox Hamilton is not a concert to miss! Knox Hamilton …

Barns Courtney – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Barns Courtney creates beautiful roots rock music with soul for days! From bio: Originally born in Ipswich, Barns Courtney spent most his childhood in Seattle before returning to his native UK aged 15. He was recently spotted by The Libertines’ Carl Barat, with whom he’s collaborated on a track; he …

Diet Cig – 2/4/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Diet Cig tore up every inch of the stage at Parish Austin.  The slop pop duo from New Paltz, NY, fronted by Alex Luciano with Noah Bowman played a nonstop dance party.  Alex led the way with high kicks and constant rock dance moves.  The performance fit the music, right …

The Digital Wild, 1/28/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

The Digital Wild’s hip hop influenced indie rock got the crowd moving opening a Red Bull Sound Select show in Austin.  Chantell’s silky vocals enthralled the uninitiated and didn’t disappoint the those that had already fallen in love with the band. The Digital Wild’s hustle is real, they will be performing many shows …

SXSW 2016 Top 20

The SXSW 2016 Top 20 is  incredible artists in an eclectic mix of genres.  From EDM to bluegrass it’s all here. We are adding more artists as SXSW add more to the lineup check back or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Andy Clockwise (Electronic) has a dark husky voice backed with …

Sweet Spirit – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Sweet Spirit embodies their name, creating “get your ass moving” dance-able indie rock tracks! From their Facebook bio: Ironically, the nine-piece band Sweet Spirit started as a solo project. Austin singer Sabrina Ellis was going through some distressing times: the band that she fronted for several years, Bobby Jealousy, with her …