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Live Music Review: The Bright Light Social Hour headlined stellar Scoot Inn performance last Saturday

April 16, 2024 Amanda Quraishi 632 Views Curtis Roush, funk, hillbilly disco, Jackie O'Brien, Juan Alfredo Rios, live music, Mia Carruthers, new music, Review, rock n roll, Scoot Inn, TBLSH, The Bright Light Social Hour, Zac Cantanzaro

The band played Austin for a few SXSW-adjacent shows this spring and now they’re back on the road, taking Emergency Leisure eastward – but not before one more local show at Austin’s Scoot Inn on Saturday, April 13. Local favs The Mammoths opened early, followed by Mo Lowda & the Humble who are scheduled to continue on tour with The Bright Light Social Hour through the end of spring. By the time Mo Lowda was done vibing, the crowd was primed and the mood shifted in anticipation.

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Single premiere: Holy Wire released new single Lost this week

April 11, 2024 Case Cockrell 408 Views Alain Paradis, electro pop, Holy Wire, new music, new wave, post-punk, premiere, song

Holy Wire has released their new single “Lost,” out this week on all streaming services. The single, accompanied by two music videos, one lyric and one visual, showcases the unique blend of influences that define the Austin electropop act. Frontman Alain Paradis’ inspired prowess for post punk, infused with synth and moody vocal deliveries, draws from the New York City rock and roll revival and the eclectic nature of the Austin music scene, creating a musical utopia that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

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Single premiere: Big Bill drops new single Ex-Con today in nod to Austin act Smog

April 5, 2024 Case Cockrell 549 Views Big Bill, Bill Callahan, new music, punk rock, rock n roll, Smog, song premiere, Spaceflight Records

Big Bill has released their newest single, “Ex-Con.” The release comes with unveiling the Austin punk act’s upcoming LP, Strawberry Seed, due out June 14. Big Bill is a band that makes a unique event out of every live show, demanding audience participation with inclusive stage presence, pogoing mosh pits, and matching red stage-wear that depicts their distinctive logo and creates a vibe of special occurrences that requires their own regalia

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Video premiere: Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band released great new single and clip Dig Me As I Am

April 2, 2024 Case Cockrell 667 Views Austin Psych Fest, Grandmaster, new music, Nolan Potter, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, Osees, prog rock, psych-rock, song review, video premiere

Since restructuring his live ensemble in 2022, Potter and his trusted associates have been performing at a frantic pace, but no signs of new material with the second version of his band have appeared until the release of their new single and self-produced video “Dig Me As I Am.” The single comes as the first offering from the band’s forthcoming new record, The Perils Of Being Trapped Inside A Head, due out April 26.

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SXSW Ramble: From Ben Nichols to The Spits to a neighborhood block party to Tear Dungeon and Fugitive

March 22, 2024 Robert Dean 497 Views Black Keys, Cavalier, live review, Lucero, new music, Play to the Plants, Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol, Ringo Deathstarr, Riverboat Gamblers, Sunset Strip Comedy Club, SXSW, Tear Dungeon, The Lost Well, The Oxys, Urban Heat

Some people hate SXSW. But just the same, another contingency finds magic within the chaos. The festival is draining; it takes a lot out of the festival goer, the musicians, and the service industry staff slinging the tacos, cleaning up the puke, and loading up the plastic cups full of whatever poison gets the job done. Standing late Sunday night at Empire Control Room at the crossroads of that perfect place of drunk and happy, I consistently remain in the latter regarding where SXSW lives within my heart.

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SXSW live review: Heart of music week offered notable performances by Dinosaur Jr, Big Boi and more

March 20, 2024 Case Cockrell 457 Views Automatic, Big Boi, Dinosaur Jr, Ho99o9, Lip Critic, live music, Mugger, new music, NOBRO, Review, Snooper, SXSW, The Spits

The South By Southwest (SXSW) music programming continued through the week with countless sets, famous musician sightings, and more all-day-all-night

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Video premiere: Exotic Frutica released latest video 90K House in Sweden today

March 19, 2024 Case Cockrell 380 Views 13th Floor, Blank Hellscape, Body Tape, Coral Snake, Exotic Fruitica, new music, noise punk, video premiere

Austin noise punk act Exotic Fruitica has released their latest video to accompany the newly released single “90k House In Sweden.” The track proceeds “NYC Feeling,” showing the Austin act pushing the envelope on their punishing instrumentation, pervasive lyricism, and deafening live performances.

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Song premiere: Austin act Grandmaster has released their latest single Holy Star today

March 15, 2024 Case Cockrell 412 Views funk, Grandmaster, new music, orchestral rock, Paramount Theatre, Review, song premiere, soul, State Theatre

Austin act Grandmaster has released their latest single, “Holy Star” today. The single will be featured on their upcoming full-length studio release produced by Nolan Potter, due out May 3 to coincide with the Grandmaster Gala, scheduled to take place on May 4 at State Theatre at the Paramount in downtown Austin.

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SXSW preview: Six buzz bands to see at Sx 2024

March 2, 2024 Case Cockrell 1096 Views buzz bands, Exotic Fruitica, Hot Garbage, Lip Critic, new music, NOBRO, Snooper, South by Southwest, Spoon Benders, Sx, SXSW, SXSW 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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Album review: DIY act Mulch Cult released their eclectic new EP Bulch

February 22, 2024 Case Cockrell 833 Views album, Austin Music, DIY, Mulch Cult, new music, punk rock, Review, underground

Austin uutlaw punk rock outfit Mulch Cult has released their new EP Bulch. The latest release comes after their 2023 LP Gulch, released to amid the underground Austin DIY scene’s acclaim last year. For this new release, Mulch Cult takes a step forward, delivering three new tracks that turn the page for what’s next for the band.

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Song premiere: Grandmaster introduce latest single Castle Door

February 9, 2024 Case Cockrell 447 Views Billy Glitter, Grandmaster, new music, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, Paramount Theatre, prog rock, rock n roll, Sexpop, song premiere

The Austin masked crusaders Grandmaster have released their newest single, “Castle Door.” The new release comes ahead of the band’s upcoming debut record, due out this Spring. The new single is produced by fellow Austin mainstay Nolan Potter of Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, who also lent his hand to engineer the Grandmaster Orchestra’s upcoming full-length debut.

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