Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Austin

PreviewRobert Dean

Shedding Skin: Welcome to new live music venue the Coral Snake

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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OpinionRobert Dean

The Lost Well: Austin Punk’s Last Stand

Many of the bars and venues of the past are now alive thanks to a savvy marketer coupling with new construction Svengali, giving the names of their suites like the “Armadillo World Headquarters” or “the Trudy’s Room,” offering a gross impression of what was in a place steeped in so much cultural history. Yet some places remain – like The Lost Well. 

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Mike CosmicPremiere

Song Premiere: Austin act The Sour Notes dropped Middle Distance this month

While Austin’s powerhouse indie rock outfit, The Sour Notes, is gearing up to release a new album, The Cosmic Clash is proud to premiere the first single “Middle Distance”.  The track is mixed by Steve Christensen and mastered by Joe LaPorta who’s worked on every Sour Notes song.

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Christina DeStefanoPreview

Live music preview: Recommended November shows aplenty in Austin this month

DeStefano and The Cosmic Clash has been doing some valuable, time-saving work in narrowing down the list of live music options in the ATX to something manageable. So… go forth, peruse our recommended November shows list

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Brian HillsmanReview

Live music review: Gorillaz energized Moody Center with a mesmerizing performance

On Friday, September 30, fans of British musical group, Gorillaz, filed into Austin’s new music and event compound, the Moody Center located on the University of Texas campus. The 25,000 capacity arena opened earlier this year with performances by Willie Nelson.

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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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