Sometimes, change is a good thing. There’s an expectancy in Austin that things will always stay the same. But in the case of The Coral Snake, the bar moving into its new skin is an essential evolution because as the East Side changes, the bars and what they offer need to evolve, too.
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On Friday, SIMS Foundation announced the first Feel Good Music Festival at Far Out Lounge and Stage, May 27-28 as part of a month-long Mental Health Awareness celebration. The two-day event (Saturday evening, daytime Sunday) features a Latin-heavy bill opening night
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April 27-30, Austin Psych Fest will make its official return on the 15th Anniversary of the inaugural event. Today, the festival has rebranded LEVITATION in order to take the pysch-rock festival beyond Austin. That event is now hosted at various music venues throughout the Red River Cultural District on Halloween weekend. The return of APF signals a return to the smaller format of the original fest at Far Out Lounge and Stage in South Austin
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Oblivion Access Fest returns in June (15-18) to Austin venues. The summer festival happens across Red River Cultural District to spotlight experimental music.
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Thursday’s Mixtape Mashup presented by The Loyalty Firm and The Cosmic Clash featuring Deezie Brown are neither of those things. It’s a free event open to the public to support SIMS Foundation, a mental health organization for Austin music industry workers and their dependent families.
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Alright, it’s go time folks. Here’s round two of SXSW buzz bands we are listening to (and excited to check out) in case ya’ll are stuck in a state of indecision. If you haven’t seen our SXSW day parties page, godammit, what are you doing?! Go there! Now!
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Typically heading into South by Southwest (SXSW), we’re neck deep into finding new bands to see during the 10-day long festival that begins Friday. With that in mind, The Cosmic Clash partnered with Play to the Plants to curate a special lineup featuring local electro-pop-punk heroes, The Octopus Project at The Black Angels-owned 13th Floor on Tuesday, March 14
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An innate drive for acceptance that is a basic human instinct. Independent record label Keeled Scales embody the positive aspect of family.
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Alright, folks. It’s March in Austin which means it is time to begin your planning for SXSW 2023. Posters and RSVPs have already begun opening up. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of artists, showcases, and events happening around the city. Here is a list of six buzz bands I am most excited to see perform this year.
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f you’re a longtime reader then you know we’re fans of Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers, who are releasing their single “So Far Gone,” from their upcoming album “Promised Land,” at Continental Club Friday evening. The high-energy act are filming the concert live at Austin’s oldest rock n roll venue.
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The 41st Austin Music Awards are set to take place February 26 Mohawk honoring the best in Austin music over the past year. The lineup has been set with performances by Jackie Venson, Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis, Die Spitz and more. Tickets for the event are on sale now. Proceeds benefit music mental health org, SIMS Foundation.
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