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Christina DeStefanoInterviews

Interview: Ambient artist Bayonne released third album, premieres new video today

Today, Roger Sellers aka Bayonne released his third studio album Temporary Time. We sat down with him to discuss what listeners can expect. Temporary Time’walks through stages of grief with ambient looped composition in what he describes as ‘his most personal work to date’.

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Case CockrellReview

Album review: Whiskey Priest showcases songwriter greatness on new record Grief and Praise

As a revered collaborator for local Austin legends like Chris Simpson of Mineral and a member of Simpson’s indie pop outlet Zookeeper, Woods has taken his own path with The Whiskey Priest. The Whiskey Priest is the brainchild of Woods, of which this is his 3rd full-length outing.This time he’s back at it with a cohesive full-length that’s as epic as it is personal. Grief and Praise takes us on a reflective emotional journey that doesn’t rest until the end. 

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Christina DeStefanoReview

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

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.

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Case CockrellReview

Song review: Being Dead prepares for a new era with new single and video Muriel’s Big Day Off

Being Dead is an Austin band, but to say they’re simply a local indie rock band would be selling them short. When songwriting duo Falcon Bitch and Gumball plug in to play, their voices go together immaculately. With the songwriting chops and dynamic chemistry displayed on every song the band has ever recorded, “Muriel’s Big Day Off” revitalizes and hones what makes Being Dead something to watch in 2023.

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Mike CosmicPremiere

Song Premiere: Austin act The Sour Notes dropped Middle Distance this month

While Austin’s powerhouse indie rock outfit, The Sour Notes, is gearing up to release a new album, The Cosmic Clash is proud to premiere the first single “Middle Distance”.  The track is mixed by Steve Christensen and mastered by Joe LaPorta who’s worked on every Sour Notes song.

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Michael MalyPreview

Live music preview: Wizard Rodeo festival takes place Saturday at The Longtime

The 2nd installment of the aptly titled Wizard Rodeo takes place this Saturday at the unique event space The Longtime ballpark, located a few miles east of Austin. This Austin-centric music, art, and vibe festival promises to provide a low-key, small-scale festival experience featuring some of Austin’s notable music performers and art vendors.

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