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Live music preview: Austin Psych Fest returns with some cool new wrinkles

April 19, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1947 Views

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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Live music preview: Oblivion Access Festival returns to Austin in June

April 18, 2023 Christina DeStefano 1662 Views beak, Clipping, Earth, Faust, live music, Oblivion Access Fest, Oblivion Access Festival, preview, TR/ST, USA/Mexico

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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Live music preview: Deezie Brown headlines Mixtape Mashup at BLK Vinyl Thursday

March 13, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1620 Views BLK Vinyl, Cha Keeta B, live music, mixtape mashup, My Education, Porcelain, preview, SXSW

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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SXSW 2023 buzz bands round two

March 10, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2313 Views Balming Tiger, Bartees Strange, buzz bands, Fake Fruit, live music, Model/Actriz, preview, SXSW, The Orielles, Y La Bamba

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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SXSW preview: Octopus Project to play 13th Floor Tuesday

March 9, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2200 Views 13th Floor, BALTHVS, Caleb De Casper, Laveda, SXSW, SXSW 2023, Tetchy, The Octopus Project

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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SXSW Preview: Austin’s Keeled Scales Label a Family Affair

March 8, 2023 Michael Maly 2004 Views Good Looks, Keeled Scales, live music, preview, Sun June, SXSW, The Deer, Tony Presley

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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Live music preview: Six SXSW 2023 buzz bands to see

March 2, 2023 Christina DeStefano 2962 Views Algiers, Blvck Hippie, buzz bands, Divino Niño, live music, Mauskovic Dance Band, Otoboke Beaver, preview, Sudan Archives, SXSW

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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Live music preview (and song premiere): The Selfless Lovers and Henry Invisible play Continental Friday

February 23, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1431 Views

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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Live music preview: Austin Music Awards lineup set for Mohawk on February 26

February 8, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2246 Views AMAs, Austin Music Awards, Briggitte Bandit, Como Las Movies, Die Spitz, Jackie Venson, live music, mohawk, preview

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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Live music preview: Austin Psych Fest returns for 15th Anniversary at Far Out

January 26, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1794 Views Austin Psych Fest, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Far Out Lounge, Levitation, psych-rock, Resound Presents, The Black Angels, Yves Tumor

On Monday, LEVITATION and Resound Presents announced the return of Austin Psych Fest on the 15th Anniversary of the event’s inception at Far Out Lounge and Stage.

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Live music preview: 13th Floor NYE party with Holy Wave, Christian Bland and Hidden Ritual

December 26, 2022 Greg Ackerman 1950 Views 13th Floor Bar, Christian Bland, Hidden Ritual, Holy Wave, live music, New Year's Eve, NYE, Play to the Plants, preview, psych-rock, The Black Angels

The 13th Floor Bar on Red River has put together a dream psych-rock lineup for New Year’s Eve featuring Holy Wave, Black Angels’ guitarist Christian Bland and Hidden Ritual for local music fans.