Brian HillsmanLive MusicReview

Live music review: Mick Jenkins and TOBi delivered stellar hip hop shows at Come and Take It Live

Around 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, hip hop artist Mick Jenkins took the stage at Come and Take It Live. The Chicago native opened his set with what is possibly the strongest opening track of any album, in any genre, of 2023.  

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Case CockrellLive MusicPreview

Live Music Preview: Austin Music Awards at Antone’s will benefit SIMS Foundation

The 42nd annual Austin Music Awards will take place at Antone’s Nightclub on Sunday, February 25, in downtown Austin. The Austin Chronicle event will feature talent from a massive array of genres from across the local music scene. The awards are chosen by 15,000 music fans in Austin and beyond, all of which will be revealed in the February 23 issue of The Austin Chronicle, with winners being celebrated at the ceremony the following Sunday.

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Case CockrellPremiere

Song premiere: Grandmaster introduce latest single Castle Door

The Austin masked crusaders Grandmaster have released their newest single, “Castle Door.” The new release comes ahead of the band’s upcoming debut record, due out this Spring. The new single is produced by fellow Austin mainstay Nolan Potter of Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, who also lent his hand to engineer the Grandmaster Orchestra’s upcoming full-length debut. 

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PreviewRobert Dean

Event preview: Joi Chevalier runs Cook’s Nook chef designed food security program with same love she has for music

Culture is huge in Austin. It’s the backbone of what we do as a community at large. As the city grows and changes, some things that make the city uniquely “Austin” shouldn’t ever be taken for granted – which is why supporting local events like “Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause” on February 27 is essential.  

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AlbumDaniel SalasReview

Album review: Semihelix has a new seven inch EP out that will revive your faith in indie music

Rock music is doing just fine thanks to artists like Semihelix. Based in Austin, Semihelix play a mix of American indie underground of the 80s with a smidge of C86 jangle-pop with their chiming guitars, driving bass lines and dreamy vocals. Semihelix has been in the scene over 12 years comprising of mastermind and founding member Geannie Friedman on guitar and vocals, along with long standing comrades Mike Cota on bass and Valdermar Barrera on drums. This solid EP release comes with three bangers; “Slower Pace,” “Renovate” and “Downstream” released on Strawberry Pancake Records.

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Case CockrellFeatureInterviews

Neo-psych lives on through the generations: A deep dive into the psych-punk antics of Grocery Bag

You know you’re in Austin’s West Campus when you see someone tear their entire car bumper on the curb. For Austin band Grocery Bag, it’s their sanctuary. In the Austin College Co-Op scene, it feels like anything is possible

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Case CockrellLive MusicMusic News

Music news: Red River Cultural District needs our help. Here’s how you can defend your favorite music venues

Austin’s downtown Red River Cultural District (RRCD) is pushing for immediate aid to support growth and sustainability in its operations and events. RRCD is asking residents of Austin to assist in financial supplementation for the local entertainment district by contacting their city council representatives to support the initiative to provide funding relief for the organization.

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Case CockrellMusic VideoPremiere

Video Premiere: Como Las Movies releases entrancing new video for single featuring Sabrina Ellis 

Austin Latin fusion act Como Las Movies have released their music video to accompany single “La 6,” released late last year featuring revered Austin singer Sabrina Ellis of A Giant Dog. The release also comes with singles compilation, Como Las Singles, available on Try Hard Ltd Vinyl today, January 26.

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