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Case CockrellLive MusicReview

Live music review: Levitation Halloween Freakend day two got weird

The second day of Levitation’s Halloween Freakend at the Far Out Lounge & Stage showcased the more experimental side of the current indie music landscape, marking the third installment of Austin festival programming in 2025. With the Rob Fitzpatrick and The Black Angels-run music celebration entering its second decade, the Halloween two-day mini fest served as an optimal finale to a year of buzzing amps, underground artists, and legacy acts. Following a long-awaited headlining performance from Swedish dance punk stars Viagra Boys on Halloween night, the second day tapped into something a little different for the music fans who scour the internet for the weird and nothing but. 

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Case CockrellLive MusicPreview

Live music preview: Halloween Freakend by Levitation is coming to Far Out Lounge

Levitation and Resound Presents have teamed up again for a Halloween weekend two-day festival in South Austin. The mini-fest will take place at The Far Out Lounge & Stage on October 31 and November 1, the current site of the Spring edition of Austin Psych Fest. The Freakend lineup kicks off on Halloween night with Bitchin Bajas, J’Cuuzi, Stereolab, Black Lips, and Viagra Boys arriving for their first Austin headlining excursion.

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Case CockrellLive MusicReview

Live music review: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol sold-out Antone’s

At the sold-out Austin staple Antone’s Nightclub on a frigid, Friday, January 17 evening, Austin heavy-hitters Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol kicked off their 2025 with an indoor, deafening statement-maker for their year that is sure to be massive as their upswing to fame has shown to have no conceivable ceiling.

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Case CockrellLive MusicPreview

SXSW preview: Six buzz bands to see at Sx 2024

For 2024’s edition of SX, a massive, seemingly unending array of artists will make their way to Austin for the festivities. The following are some buzz bands that will appear multiple times throughout the festival, recommended for music fans of all tastes, regions, and backgrounds. All listed are official SXSW artists whose profiles and when and where they play during the fest can be found via the SXSW schedule and the SXSW GO app.

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