Live music review: Borzoi “ruin” The Who’s Tommy
I’ve reeled it over and over in my mind in the past few days. What did I see and hear?
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Brian Hillsman
Live music review: L7 brought remedy for political unease
The 1990’s were a helluva time for music. Grrrl rock, heroin chic and flannel all featured prominently in the music scene. At the heart of it all was Grunge music made by the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney and similar artists. Near the center of that magical era was L7. The Los Angeles, all-female, four-piece began their collective career in the mid-80’s. In the 1990’s, the group toured with the likes of Alice In Chains, Beastie Boys, and Pearl Jam.
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Live music review: Deerhunter slayed at Mohawk Monday with surprise guest
There is something refreshing when a band consists of members playing various roles within its construct. Throughout their set at Austin’s Mohawk on Monday, Deerhunter band leader Bradford Cox managed tambourine, guitar, bass and lead vocals. Javier Morales masterfully operated the keyboard, synthesizers and saxophone. Guitarist Lockett Pundt took over lead vocals in a crowd-moving execution of song, “Desire Lines.”
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Live music review: Emily King’s Celebration of Life and Self-Reflection at Antone’s
When dealing with hardship, change your outlook; keep it positive. If there is one message or sensation at which one might arrive after witnessing Emily King live, this may be it. It could very well be her graduate thesis. After seeing her show, one may feel the nostalgic sensations reminiscent of a gratifying, uplifting gospel Sunday church service.
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Austin Punk Scene Takes an Eccentric Turn with Cowpunk Quartet Leche
The self-proclaimed “Lords of Shit City” have graced various Austin stages for nearly a decade. With several regional US tours under their belt, the Austin four-piece, Leche has found themselves smack-dab in the middle of the modern Austin punk scene.
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