SXSW pro-tips from an Austin local
These SXSW pro-tips may help you navigate the festival a bit better.
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Song Premiere: Austin punks Death Party dropped first single Son of Sam today
Austin power-punk trio Death Party has announce the release of their first single, “Son of Sam” today. The song is available to stream on Spotify. The band plans to release a couple more singles before dropping a full album.
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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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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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Interview: Austin artist Andrew Cashen discusses solo work, Austin music with Mike Cosmic
Guitarist Andrew Cashen is one of Austin’s most prominent musicians. His reputation as a songwriter goes beyond his music and
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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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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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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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Interview: LA Witch talks to Mike Cosmic at Parish’s My Oh My Bar
On August 17, LA Witch returned to Austin performing at the Parish’s new location in east Austin. LA Witch was at the tail end of their US tour that started July 27 in Salt Lake City, Utah’s Urban Lounge and ended on August 19 at Tucson’s Club Congress.
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Live music review: An impressive night of modern Texas rock at Hole in the Wall
On Saturday, July 30, folks gathered at picnic tables on the outdoor patio at the legendary Hole in the Wall, nestled on UT’s Drag, on Guadalupe. Many of the patrons were there to check out at least one of the four bands set to play on that warm, slightly-breezy night; Sons of Kitsch, Kyote Radio and Brian Wolff.
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Live music review: Fuzz delivered headbangers assault at Mohawk
On a temperate Wednesday night (by Austin standards) the band kicked off a few minutes before 9 PM. With chants of “Ty! Ty!” the iconic front man, Ty Segall, graced his fans, just six months after Fuzz graced the same Austin stage for LEVITATION festival.
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