Review – Page 37 – The Cosmic Clash

Live music review: Feeling Alive with TOPS At Mohawk Austin

October 25, 2021 Drew Doggett 1561 Views Ariel Pink, Caroline Rose, live music, mohawk, reveiw, synth, Synth Pop, TOPS, U.S. Girls

With their concise old-school rock formula, it’s tempting to label Montreal’s TOPS as a nostalgia project. But pop-rock doesn’t account for the band’s intricate layers and synthpop negates the group’s prowess in both their instruments and songwriting. Sure, the keys pop and levitate into a lush atmosphere, but it’s a dreamy wave that invites you to dance not brood as was the case last Friday in Austin’s Red River District at The Mohawk.

Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: UK post punks Yard Act set to release debut LP January 7

October 20, 2021 Brian Hillsman 2181 Views album review, new music, post-punk, Snapped Ankles, UK band, Yard Act

One of the latest bands to emerge through the thick post-punk movement of the modern-day UK is Yard Act, a self-described, “minimalist rock group” based in Leeds, England. Their debut full-length record is set for release on January 7, next year.

Christina DeStefano Review

Live music review: Sleigh Bells returned to riotous roots at Mohawk Austin

October 19, 2021 Christina DeStefano 1915 Views Alexis Krause, concert, live music, mohawk, Moodie Black, Review, Sleigh Bells

All day, grey skies threatened to rain over Austin last Wednesday. Sleigh Bells, set to play their only outdoor show of their Unannounced Album tour at Mohawk, calculated the risk of moving their set time from 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday.

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Asleep at the Wheel 50th Anniversary featured George Strait

October 18, 2021 Greg Ackerman 2895 Views AATW, Asleep at the Wheel, country, George Strait, live review, Ray Benson, The Wheel, western swing

Friday evening Austin Western Swing legend, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel (AATW) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the hallowed Texas band that has won nine Grammy awards and put out over 20 albums, charting 21 singles on the Billboard country charts since forming. It was a special evening of music that felt like the authentic Texas country crowd were putting their stamp of approval on the beautiful new Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.

Drew Doggett Review

Live music review: Philly punks Mannequin Pussy slayed Empire Garage last night

October 14, 2021 Drew Doggett 2217 Views Angel Du$t, hard rock, live music, Mannequin Pussy, Pinkshift, punk rock, Review, rock n roll

Philadelphia’s Mannequin Pussy is an aggressive punk band with a lot of energy and a lot more to say. Sold out for Austin’s downtown venue, The Parish, last night’s show moved to Empire Garage in the adjacent Red River District to accommodate a significantly larger crowd than what the 400 capacity, The Parish can hold.

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review [photos]: Big Freedia brought her bounce party to Mohawk Monday

October 11, 2021 Greg Ackerman 1704 Views Big Freedia, bounce, dance music, drag, drag queen, hip hip, lgbtqa+

Last Monday’s Big Freedia show at The Mohawk saw a large crowd despite Austin City Limits Music Festival’s first weekend taking place just prior to the New Orleans Bounce Queen’s date. Freedia is a popular performer with the LGBTQA+ crowd.

Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: Snapped Ankles marks synth evolution with Forest of Your Problems

September 29, 2021 Brian Hillsman 3144 Views album review, electronic music, keyboards, Kraftwerk, krautrock, new music, Snapped Ankles

In early July, the eccentric east London-based punk band, Snapped Ankles, released their fourth studio album on The Leaf Label. Forest of Your Problems marks the synth-driven evolution of a band, mastering their art on their own terms.

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Glass Animals played Moody Amphitheater September 12

September 20, 2021 Greg Ackerman 3325 Views Austin, capitol, concert, electro pop, Gary Clark Jr, Glass Animals, live music, Moody Amp, Moody Amphitheater, Review, Waterloo Park

On Sunday, September 12 Glass Animals played Austin’s shiny, new Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park. While it wasn’t the first performance The Cosmic Clash has covered at the venue (Gary Clark Jr opening weekend), it was the first time at the venue for this writer.

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: White Denim returned to Mohawk after two year live music hiatus

September 15, 2021 Greg Ackerman 2678 Views Acey Monaro, concert, Go Fever, indie rock, James Petralli, Josh Merry, live music, progressive rock, Review, rock n roll, White Denim

The last time we covered Austin progressive rock band White Denim it was their 2018 Fall tour finale. Saturday’s show at Mohawk in the live music capital announced the band’s return to the stage along with their work on local indie rockers, Go Fever’s new record.

Ethan Guion Review

Live music review: Hot Sauce Festival brought heat and local music Sunday

September 14, 2021 Ethan Guion 1991 Views Austin Chronicle, Deezie Brown, Far Out Lounge, Geto Gala, Hot Sauce Festival, Jake Lloyd, Ley Line, live music, Review

f you brave enough to get “peppered up” this past Sunday at the 31st annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival held at the Far Out Lounge and Stage then you’re one of the lucky ones. Hundreds of adventurous souls came out to hear great, local music from Ley Line, Deezy Brown and Jake Lloyd, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature and Van Mary.

Brian Hillsman Review

Album review: Little Simz delivers perfect recording with ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

September 8, 2021 Brian Hillsman 1821 Views album review, best album, Gorillaz, Hip Hop, Little Simz, new music, rap, Review

Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, known in the music world as Little Simz, released her latest LP, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, on September 3rd. The Islington, London MC has risen to prominence over the past five years via four studio albums and a flurry of tour dates.