Tag: <span>Rock</span>

TV on the Radio, 10/2/2015, Emo’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho Living in Austin, we’re truly spoiled.  TV on the radio put on numerous shows earlier in the year during SXSW, an ACL live taping, and now are back in Austin again for the ACL festival and a night time show.  As spoiled as we are, we …

Bitforce, 9/29/2015, The Hole in the Wall, Austin: Photos

San Antonio’s nerdcore rockers, Bitforce blew the roof off The Hole in the Wall with re-vamped gaming/cartoon/movie themes! Bitforce on Facebook  

The Airborne Toxic Event, 9/18/2015, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Airborne Toxic Event put on a very lively show at Emo’s despite Mikel Jollett playing through the pain of a recent car accident. Thank you Austin! Nothing like playing a show on pain pills… Off to Atlanta in the morning then Toronto tomorrow night.. ✊💀🔫 — Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) …

Now Streaming: Ivan & Alyosha – It’s All Just Pretend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Ivan & Alyosha’s sophomore full length album, It’s All Just Pretend is exceptional!  The album is unmistakable Ivan & Alyosha with songs that feel like sequels to their folk pop hit, “Running for Cover” but it also has tracks that toe the line of psych-rock.  Wonderful diversity in this folk-pop-psych-rock (little bit …

Fantastic Negrito, 8/28/2015, Lambert’s BBQ, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Dphrepaulezz ) held church in a small room above  Lambert’s BBQ in Austin.  He was joined by Tomas “The Chilean” Salcedo {guitar) , Nate “I gotta go” Pedley (bass),  Ruthie Price (drums) and Demarea Dunwood (keyboard).  Fresh off a short trip to jail, they had the crowd …

Daniel Johnston, 8/22/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

One of the greatest singer-songwriters, Daniel Johnston  delivered his brilliant and unique songs for the adoring crowd.  Glen Hansard of The Swell Season joined Daniel for a reunion performance of “Life in Vain” from their 2008 Austin City Limits taping.  The performance was enchanting and you do not want to miss the …

Photos-Write up: Jeff Rosenstock, 8/18/2015, Red 7, Austin

Jeff Rosenstock of The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry destroyed one of the last shows at Red 7 in Austin before it closes August 28th.  Opening with his piano pop jam “Nausea” the crowd sang along and stayed in high spirits for the remainder of the show.  This pit was …

Music Video: Born Ruffians – “We Made It”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 “We Made It” music video from Canadian indie rockers Born Ruffians! Official Website Now it’s your turn.  If there is something here you loved or hated please comment, like, tweet, reblog, post, andor share.

Now Streaming: Fantastic Negrito – Fantastic Negrito Deluxe EP ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Breakout star from Oakland, Fantastic Negrito soothes the soul with his emotive “black roots music for everybody”.  The EP is filled with great music and his live performance is not to be missed.  Standout tracks: Lost in a Crowd and An Honest Man ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 24, 2015 Official Site