Far Out Lounge – Page 3 – The Cosmic Clash

Live music preview: Six must see acts Thursday and Friday at LEVITATION Festival 2023

October 23, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2957 Views Allah-Las, Annabelle Chairlegs, Far Out Lounge, Levitation, live music, LSD and the Search for God, mohawk, Money Chicha, preview, Stubb's, The Church, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Thursday, Austin’s most beloved music festival as far as the hipster crowd is concerned reconvenes in venues across the Red River Cultural District downtown along with this year’s venue additions, Far Out Lounge in South Austin and electronic music haven, Concourse Project. There are a ton of great performances slated so we’re going to distill it down to a select few shows that are considered must see acts at LEVITATION 2023. Our colleagues Case Cockrell and Brian Hillsman will weigh in with some other sets you should check out this week at the festival soon.

Mike Cosmic Premiere

Song Premiere: The Dead Coats drop new single Reach today

September 1, 2023 Mike Cosmic Cota 2753 Views Far Out Lounge, Mike Cosmic, new music, premiere, single premiere, The Dead Coats

The Dead Coats have just dropped their latest single, “Reach,” and true to their signature style, this track is a soul-shredding punk-rock ecstasy. Hailing from Austin, the band, fronted by the exceptionally talented Lauren V. Warner (vocals), delivers an electrifying performance that demands your attention. Warner’s grandiose voice is nothing short of remarkable, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.

Greg Ackerman Preview

Live music preview: LEVITATION expands for 2023 with stellar lineup

July 2, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2248 Views BADBADNOTGOOD, Dandy Warhols, electronic music, Far Out Lounge, Levitation, live music, preview, psych-rock, punk rock, rock n roll, The Black Angels, The Church, Ty Segall, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

LEVITATION has stayed true to it’s roots, curating a lineup each year that is both reflective of past greats while spotlighting some of the best new bands of the Neo-psych-rock era and beyond. Besides festival founders, The Black Angels, the 2023 edition features cutting edge acts, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Neo-jazz outfit, BADBADNOTGOOD along with 80s new wave / Neo psych-rockers The Church and festival veterans The Dandy Warhols.

Sub-Saharan musician Mdou Moctar at Austin Psych Fest

Christina DeStefano Review

Live music review: Far Out Lounge paid homage to Sub-Saharan African musicians

May 15, 2023 Christina DeStefano 2102 Views Etran de L'Air, Far Out Lounge, Hendrix, Imarhan, Mdou Moctar, new music, sub-Saharan African music, Tuareg, Vieux Farka Toure

Far Out Lounge has begun a trend of booking musicians from sub-Saharan Africa. A number of western African artists have popped up with more relevance:

Greg Ackerman Preview

Live music preview: Feel Good Music Festival by SIMS Foundation takes place May 27-28 at Far Out Lounge

May 9, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1807 Views Bob vs Bob, Caramelo Haze, Clemente Castillo, Dylan, Far Out Lounge, Feel Good Music Festival, Graham Weber, Graham Wilkinson, Marley, Megafauna, mental health, Money Chicha, SIMS Foundation

On Friday, SIMS Foundation announced the first Feel Good Music Festival at Far Out Lounge and Stage, May 27-28 as part of a month-long Mental Health Awareness celebration. The two-day event (Saturday evening, daytime Sunday) features a Latin-heavy bill opening night

Brian Hillsman Review

Live music review: Austin Psych Fest successfully navigates storm opening night

May 5, 2023 Brian Hillsman 2284 Views Austin Psych Fest, Automatic, Crumb, Far Out Lounge, Levitation, live music, Mdou Moctar, Review, south congress, Toro y Moi, Yves Tumor

On Friday, April 28, doors opened at 2 p.m. for the 2023 Austin Psych Fest at The Far Out Lounge and Stage on South Congress, put on by LEVITATION Festival organizers to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the beloved mid-tier music festival.

Christina DeStefano Premiere

Video premiere: DAIISTAR drop new music video, announced Fuzz Club signing

April 28, 2023 Christina DeStefano 992 Views Austin Psych Fest, DAIISTAR, Far Out Lounge, Fuzz Club, Levitation, new music, noise pop, shoegaze

Austin noise-pop band DAIISTAR released their music video “Tracemaker ” for their debut single as a precursor to Austin Psych Fest which begins today at Far Out Lounge and Stage.

Greg Ackerman Preview

Live music preview: Austin Psych Fest returns for 15th Anniversary at Far Out

January 26, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1639 Views Austin Psych Fest, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Far Out Lounge, Levitation, psych-rock, Resound Presents, The Black Angels, Yves Tumor

On Monday, LEVITATION and Resound Presents announced the return of Austin Psych Fest on the 15th Anniversary of the event’s inception at Far Out Lounge and Stage.

Mike Cosmic Review

Review: Zeta slays at The Far Out Lounge

December 22, 2022 Mike Cosmic Cota 1546 Views Far Out Lounge, Mike Cosmic, Review, Zeta

A December evening turned into an all-out party at The Far out Lounge and Stage with Zeta from Puerto La

Drew Doggett Review

Live music review: Kikagaku Moyo played unforgettable farewell at Far Out Lounge

October 4, 2022 Drew Doggett 2229 Views Far Out Lounge, Holy Wave, Kikagaku Moyo, live music, psych-rock, Review, The Black Angels

The happy tears dance has surely been a staple across the Kikagaku Moyo farewell tour this year – and for good reason. The sold out September 17 show at Austin’s Far Out Lounge was an unforgettable farewell.

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Bikini Kill sold-out Far Out Lounge which introduced a super stage Saturday

May 9, 2022 Greg Ackerman 2059 Views Bikini Kill, Far Out Lounge, Hunx and His Punx, live music review, Resound Presents

But then talent booker, Lawrence Boone, who lives nearby noticed the alcohol sales application in the window, called owners, Pedro and Bae, launching a booking operation with the Far Out owners, not long after that has blossomed into a super stage on the sizeable property (there are over 3.5 acres of space) that hosted Bikini Kill Saturday night in front of 2500 fans.