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Brian HillsmanReview

Live music review: Circle Jerks headlined electrifying night of punk rock at Mohawk

September 6 marked the second evening of consecutive performances on the Mohawk outdoor stage by punk legends, Circle Jerks. The back-to-back nights of live music from the music icons celebrated the 40th anniversary of the release of the Hermosa Beach, California band’s second studio album, Wild in the Streets.   

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InterviewsMike Cosmic

Interview: Scott Collins discussed music, film and life with Mike Cosmic

On September 2, Austin musician Scott Collins discussed the meaning behind some of his music during an interview under a large Oak tree at his home which also houses a recording studio with Mike Cosmic. Collins is influenced by many artists and most importantly life experiences.

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Michael MalyReview

Live music review: Courtney Barnett and Here and There Festival at ACL Live

This past Thursday evening in Austin, found the Courtney Barnett curated, Here and There Festival planting it’s all female fronted bands version of the revolving lineup on the ACL Live Moody stage. While the constantly changing touring artists has featured the likes of Wet Leg, Fred Armisen, Lucy Dacus, Snail Mail, Japanese Breakfast, Bartees Strange, just to name a few of the many diverse artists making some of the most impactful music today, Austin fans were treated to support acts Ethel Cain and Indigo Souza on this night as they were warmed up the audience for the main act, Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett. 

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Christina DeStefanoPreview

Live music preview: September Austin shows are getting cooler with weather

September shows in Austin are getting cooler along with the early wet and cooling trend the month ushered in. There are a TON of great live music shows coming to town such as The Killers with Johnny Marr and legendary Japanese psych rockers, Kikagaku Moyo at Far Out Lounge.

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Japan’s Boris destroyed Empire Garage, Megafauna played Chess Club after show

Guitar-heavy noise rockers, Boris visited Empire Garage August 25 for a stop on their Heavy Rock Breakfast tour with support from Philadelphia’s Nothing. Needless to say, it was an evening of loudness that fans felt in their organs at various points during the intense, 15-song set headliners Boris delivered.

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band taped ACL TV episode, invited Chris Isaak

There’s only one Texas artist who has played more Austin City Limits TV episodes for the Austin PBS show than Lyle Lovett and it’s none other than Willie Nelson. If that says anything about Lovett’s impact on Texas music then he’s a bona fide legend on the television show which set out to feature the unique brand of music Texas artists have been making in the Lone Star state. The man just recorded his 17th appearance on the show and 12th as a solo act last Wednesday at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin.

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Michael MalyReview

Live music review: UK indie rock heroes Echo and the Bunnymen played ACL Live on Saturday

Echo and The Bunnymen took the ACL Live at the Moody Stage in Austin this past Saturday night, executing a show that could easily be titled, “A Tale of Two Types.”  Essentially the Bunnymen pulled off what any experienced act should be able to execute… a set that pleases everyone.

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