Levitation – Page 2 – The Cosmic Clash

Live music preview: LEVITATION expands for 2023 with stellar lineup

July 2, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1034 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.

Brian Hillsman Review

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

May 5, 2023 Brian Hillsman 525 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 Review

Live music review: Korean fusion group ADG7 thrilled Austin Psych Fest fans last weekend

May 4, 2023 Christina DeStefano 716 Views AGD7, Ak Dan Gwang Chil, Austin Psych Fest, Korean folk music, Levitation, live music, new music, Review

It’s difficult to believe traditional Korean group Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) arrived within mere hours of their performance time at Austin Psych Fest on Sunday. The festival added ADG7 as a late addition to this year’s lineup on day three as an opener on the Willie (main) stage. On early arrival, onlookers curiously scoped out the unusual instruments set on stage before wandering back to Little Mazarn who was performing on the Janis stage.

Christina DeStefano Premiere

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

April 28, 2023 Christina DeStefano 347 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 358 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.

Interviews Mike Cosmic

Interview: Mike Cosmic talks with Bonnie Bloomgarden of Death Valley Girls at LEVITATION

November 15, 2022 mikecosmic 338 Views Bonnie Bloomgarden, Death Valley Girls, Interview, Levitation, Mike Cosmic, psych-rock, punk rock, rock n roll

When we heard Death Valley Girls were on the bill at LEVITATION, Mike Cosmic immediately reached out to Bonnie Bloomgarden, founder and soul of the Los Angeles-based band that had become a Cosmic Clash favorite years ago. Bloomgarden apparently replied right away, letting our founder know their founder couldn’t wait to sit down and talk DVG music with us. The interview we recorded runs at just under ten minutes

Brian Hillsman Review

Live music review: LEVITATION Night Three – King Gizzard headlined mesmerizing Aussie invasion

November 3, 2022 Brian Hillsman 860 Views King Gizzard, Levitation, live music, Murlocs, Review, Stubb's, Tropical Fuck Storm

Night Three of LEVITATION at Stubb’s (the second of consecutive nights headlined by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard) also marked the second sold-out show in as many nights for the band at the historic Red River venue, Stubb’s BBQ last Saturday.

Christina DeStefano Review

Live music review: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Acid Dad LEVITATION shows at Mohawk

November 2, 2022 Christina DeStefano 457 Views Acid Dad, alt-rock, Levitation, live music, mohawk, psych-rock, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Review

Do you ever watch the crowd catch their breath collectively as one shared breath? Ribs rising towards the stage as heads rear back to thrust forward in one unified head bang? That definitely happened as Psychedelic Porn Crumpets performed a sold out show at Mohawk with Acid Dad last Friday.

Christina DeStefano Review

Live music review: LEVITATION feat W.I.T.C.H and Os Mutantes at Empire Garage

November 1, 2022 Christina DeStefano 517 Views Empire Garage, Levitation, live music, Os Mutantes, Review, W.I.T.C.H.

The first night of Levitation Festival 2022 hosted counterculture pioneers W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend to Cause Havok) and Brazilian legends Os Mutantes on the the outdoor Garage Stage with a packed house of fans on October 27.

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Godspeed You Black Emperor and The Legendary Pink Dots at LEVITATION

October 31, 2022 Greg Ackerman 871 Views Empire Garage, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Levitation, live music, Review, The Legendary Pink Dots

One thing LEVITATION fans can count on is for things to get weird. Halloween, costumes, trippy psychedelic music, mind enhancing drugs, it’s a cocktail for weirdness. Friday evening’s presentation of pioneering instrumental post rock band, Godspeed You Black Emperor on the Garage Stage followed by The Legendary Pink Dots inside the Control Room

Greg Ackerman Review

Live music review: Meatbodies at Antone’s with The Well and Spoon Benders for LEVITATION

October 31, 2022 Greg Ackerman 489 Views garage rock, Levitation, live music, Meatbodies, psych-rock, punk rock, Review, Spoon Benders, The Well

Saturday evening’s LEVITATION late night show at Antone’s presented by The Cosmic Clash featured Meatbodies, Austin’s The Well and Portland act, Spoon Benders. A packed club witnessed impactful garage rock, psych and heavy guitar rock from a trio of talented bands.

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