Sunday, March 8, 2026

Review

Drew DoggettReview

Live music review: Fuzz delivered headbangers assault at Mohawk

On a temperate Wednesday night (by Austin standards) the band kicked off a few minutes before 9 PM. With chants of “Ty! Ty!” the iconic front man, Ty Segall, graced his fans, just six months after Fuzz graced the same  Austin stage for LEVITATION festival.

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Spiritualized at Scoot Inn Friday was magical

On a near-perfect, Friday evening, English space-rock outfit Spiritualized returned to Austin to play a sold-out Scoot Inn. The nine-piece band brought by J Spaceman (aka Jason Pierce) that included three female backup singers delivered a magical, neo-psychrock performance to fans.

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Christina DeStefanoReview

SXSW review: Sasha of Ukrainian band KAZKA played benefit with Austin acts

With the Russian – Ukrainian war in effect, Oleksandra Zaritska came to SXSW to use her band’s music to deliver a message of hope and unify SXSW goers as all eyes are on her besieged country. 
Oleksandra Zaritska, known as Sasha, was the only member of Ukrainian band KAZKA to make it for SXSW.

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Christina DeStefanoReview

SXSW review: Paste Magazine 20th Anniversary Party Day One

Not much was going on in the way of day parties on Monday. Perhaps one of the best options was that Paste Magazine kicked off its 20th Anniversary Party by partnering with Women Who Rock, an organization dedicated to “champion women in music and women’s health awareness.

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Brian HillsmanReview

SXSW review: Music for Listeners showcase goes international

The cool, early-afternoon breeze on Tuesday, March 15, masked the sun’s intensity, as patrons of Lazarus Brewing Co. scanned for any shady spot on the patio, preparing for a promising afternoon of live music.  Bands lined up for the Music for Listeners showcase made their way to Austin from various regions, ready to gain the attention of many Austin locals and SXSW show goers

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Bob Dylan made his swan song at Bass Hall yesterday

One of the things most folks lose sight of during the frenetic pace of SXSW is Austin still hosts national touring acts coming through town that have nothing to do with the festival apart from a coincidental booking. Such was the case yesterday when legendary songwriter Bob Dylan performed at Bass Hall on the University of Texas campus in support of his 2020 masterpiece, Rough and Rowdy Ways.

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Brian HillsmanReview

Live music review: NBA Leather Tour at Stubb’s warmed chilly crowd

On the chilly Monday evening of February 28, the sun set and fans lined up outside the gates at Stubb’s to open, eager for the highly-anticipated NBA Leather Tour featuring an all-star lineup of Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt and Alchemist with Boldy James.

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