Metz – The Cosmic Clash

Live music review: Eclectic Austin Psych Fest returned to Far Out Lounge last weekend

May 3, 2024 Case Cockrell 1326 Views Alex Maas, Alvvays, Austin Psych Fest, Brainstory, Chicano Batman, Courtney Barnett, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, indie rock, J Mascis, King Tuff, Kurt Vile, Levitation, live music, Metz, Minami Deutsch, prog rock, psych-rock, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Review, rock n roll, The Black Angels, WITCH

The Spring installment of Austin Psych Fest returned last weekend to the Far Out Lounge & Stage for a three-day, two-stage, no-overlap experience that brought over 30 acts to Texas for an eclectic weekend of music from all across the trippy psychedelic spectrum. Event organizers, Levitation was, in part founded by local psych rock revivalists, The Black Angels, but the local organization has become much more over the years.

Michael Maly Review

Live music review: Oblivion Access Festival slayed Austin last weekend

May 20, 2022 Greg Ackerman 725 Views A Place to Bury Strangers, Blonde Redhead, Danny Brown, live music, Metz, music festival, Ovlivion Access, Review

Just when you think that there isn’t any room for another music festival in Austin that has the strength and originality to be taken seriously, enter Oblivion Access Festival. Formerly known as Austin Terror Fest, Oblivion Access Festival took over six venues in the downtown area over the course of four days last weekend and provided a diverse lineup that showcased some of the best artists of metal, hardcore, shoegaze, rap, electronica, experimental and DJ.

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Live music preview: Oblivion Access Festival begins Thursday

May 11, 2022 Greg Ackerman 461 Views A Place to Bury Strangers, Andy Stott, Blonde Redhead, Kool Keith, live music review, Metz, Oblivion Access Fest, Oblivion Access Festival, XIU XIU

Now that shows and festivals are back in full force, Austin is benefiting from the return of specialty mid-tier festivals like the psych rock themed, LEVITATION and this weekend’s sublimely booked, Oblivion Access Festival. The four-day metal, punk and experimental music fest begins Thursday at seven downtown venues, presenting a pleasing variety of acts for music fans to see

Greg Ackerman Interviews

Interview: Alex Edkins of Metz talks pandemic, Austin scene

October 21, 2020 Greg Ackerman 665 Views Alex Edkins, Atlas Vending, Interview, Metz, noise rock, punk rock, rock n roll

Last month we reviewed Toronto noise-rockers, Metz’ fantastic new album, Atlas Vending. Today we’re sharing an in-depth interview with band leader, Alex Edkins. We discussed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on touring musicians, the new album and how the Toronto scene compares to Austin’s.

Brian Hillsman Review

Album Review: Metz to release Atlas Vending October 9

September 4, 2020 Brian Hillsman 370 Views album review, Alex Edkins, grunge, hardcore, Metz, new music, post-punk, proto punk, rock n roll, Subpop

Metz’s new record, the follow-up to the Steve Albini-produced Strange Peace is Atlas Vending. The album continues in a similar trajectory as an angst-layered commentary on post-nuclear life. The record is due for an October 9 release on Sub Pop Records. The new LP indeed picks up where their previous work left off, further establishing the Ottawa natives as a hardcore punk sub genre all their own.

Greg Ackerman Review

Album review: Denver noise rockers Pink Fuzz deliver on latest record Vitals

April 8, 2020 Greg Ackerman 337 Views album review, fuzz rock, Jesus and Mary Chain, Metz, My Bloody Valentine, new music, noise rock, Pink Fuzz, rock n roll

Denver noise rockers Pink Fuzz released their latest record, Vitals November last year. The five-song EP delivers a sonic punch listeners won’t soon forget. The trio reflects the influence of UK fuzz rock pioneers like My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain with the aggressive approach of Toronto’s Metz.

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