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Live music review: SXSW 2025 opening weekend ramble

March 11, 2025 Case Cockrell 4331 Views 13th Floor, Almost Heaven, Andrew Cashen, Annabelle Chairlegs, Club X, Dead Canyon Family Reunion, Die Spitz, Do512, Farmer's Wife, French Film, Geto Gala, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Grandmaster, Gus Baldwin, Heartbyrne, Hotel Vegas, Lauren Lakis, live music, Night Ritualz, Queen Serene, Review, rock n roll, Smoke Show, So Many Cults, Soundcheck Saturday, South by Southwest, Strange Lot, SXSW, Tremours, Urban Heat

. The SXSW week began with opening all-day showcases such as the Hotel Vegas Anniversary Party, SX Soundcheck, Do512 Smokeout, and others, there’s plenty to keep music attendees busy before official music week begins the following Monday. Here’s what stood out to us in the opening days of SXSW, all of which will likely perform again before the week concludes. Follow these acts on social media for the most up-to-date information on live appearances throughout the festival.

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Live music preview: Seven SXSW day parties not to miss in 2025

March 7, 2025 Case Cockrell 4855 Views 13th Floor, day parties, Far Out Lounge, Hotel Vegas, indie rock, live music, Marshall Amps, mohawk, preview, psych-rock, Psychedelic Plants Clash, rock n roll, South by Southwest, Spring Break Boogie, Stoner Jam, stoner rock, SXSW, The Cavalier, Webberville Block Party

For every year’s SXSW installment, different activations pop up all over the city to bring SX-goers daytime programming before things switch over to an all-official format in the evening. These day Parties mostly feature cover-free programming, sometimes even featuring official SXSW artists that give opportunities to non-credentialed music fans to join in on the festivities during the week. All listed events occur between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., are free for attendees, and no badge is required, subject to capacit

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Live music preview: Seven more buzz bands to see at SXSW 2025

March 3, 2025 Case Cockrell 4485 Views Acid Baby Jesus, art punk, Bands to see SXSW, buzz bands, Dope Lemon, experimental, folk, funk, indie rock, La Sécurité, live music, Meatheads, new wave, Population II, post-punk, preview, psych-rock, punk rock, rock n roll, soul, South by Southwest, SXSW, SXSW 2025, The Courettes, Water Damage

The South By Southwest music festival is less than a week out, and the roster of artists can seem overwhelming at first glance. With a lineup that can satisfy every kind of music lover, The Cosmic Clash brings you another seven buzz bands you should put on your list for the upcoming long week of music in Austin. All set times and venues can be found on the SXSW website and SXSW GO mobile application. All listed acts are official SXSW artists.

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Song premiere: Veteran Austin act The Living Pins released new track Gold today

February 28, 2025 Mike Cosmic Cota 2446 Views blues rock, Carrie Clark, indie rock, new music, Pam Peltz, rock n roll, single premiere, Sixteen Deluxe, song premiere, T Rex, The Kinks, The Living Pins

The Living Pins featuring veteran Austin musicians have released their new song, “Gold” today. The track shows the band’s deft songwriting skills and talent at making a great rock n roll tune. The well-crafted song was produced, engineered and mixed by longtime Austin music producer, Chris “Frenchie” Smith at his The Bubble Studios. The song exemplifies how experienced musical hands can create great new music.

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Live music review: metal titans Helmet led triple bill at Mohawk Sunday

February 26, 2025 Case Cockrell 3547 Views alternative rock, Betty 30th Anniversary tour, hardcore, Helmet, live music, metal, Page Hamilton, Review, rock n roll, Slomosa, stoner rock, War on Women

Last Sunday night in the Red River Cultural District, beloved downtown venue Mohawk held a legacy show that presented a gracefully aging spectacle from alternative metal titans Helmet along with opening help with talent from different heavy music spheres worldwide. For a show where doors had to open at a move-your-ass 6 p.m., the triple-punch bill made the best use of its time through acts to warm up for the deafening drop-tuned explosion of the long-running New York headbangers.

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Live music review: Los Lonely Boys played a lovely acoustic show at O4 Center

February 25, 2025 April Riggs 4466 Views acoustic, blues rock, country music, Cumbia, Lisa Morales, live music, Los Lonely Boys, Review, rock n roll, tejano, Texas music

Had I stayed firmly planted in the Comfort Zone, I’d have gone grocery shopping after dinner on Sunday night instead of being treated to a really lovely concert at the church-turned sweet-sounding concert venue, The 04 Center with the Los Lonely Boys and Lisa Morales.

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Live music review: Cold rain could not stop Die Spitz fans on Valentine’s Day

February 17, 2025 Case Cockrell 3268 Views Amyl and the Sniffers, Die Spitz, Farmer's Wife, indie rock, live music, metal, mohawk, punk rock, Pussy Gillette, Review, rock n roll, shoegaze, Sleater Kinney, sludge, The Spits

Rain was sprinkling down on a cold February Friday night as the moshers and crowd-surfers at Austin Red River Cultural District staple Mohawk caused crisis-level pandemonium for a sold-out Valentine’s Day gig. For local rockers Die Spitz, the usual attendees are sure to bring their worst, punk rock behavior.

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Album Review: Austin post punks The Stayres new record Duplex drops tomorrow

February 13, 2025 Mike Cosmic Cota 3608 Views album review, Austin Music, Duplex, Hickoids, new music, Pavement, pop-punk, post-punk, Review, rock n roll, The Stayres

Austin post-punk power-pop trio The Stayres will release their new LP, Duplex, on February 14 via Flak Records. The new record builds upon the pop hooks and driving guitars of their 2023 self-titled debut, adding a brighter, janglier sound and more narrative-driven lyrics.

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Live music review: supergroup MIEN played 13th Floor ahead of sophomore album

February 10, 2025 Case Cockrell 3315 Views 13th Floor, Alex Maas, Jesus and Mary Chain, live music, MIEN, new music, psych-rock, psychedelic rock, Queen Serene, Review, rock n roll, The Black Angels

t The Black Angels-owned The 13th Floor in the Red River Cultural District on Friday evening, the stronghold of continuous overflow fusion of music for fans that dabble in the deep cuts in the realm of Primal Scream and The Jesus and the Mary Chain, Maas’ psychedelic supergroup MIEN graced the stage for the first time in seven years. Coming with an announced new sophomore full-length LP, a head-bobbing new single, and a tour overseas on deck to prove another busy year for Maas and a band with recruits from all over the globe.

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Music video premiere: Shared Walls released fun clip for Heavy On My Mind

January 31, 2025 Mike Cosmic Cota 4080 Views garage rock, Hersh Cohen, music video, new music, new music Friday, punk rock, rock n roll, Shared Walls, video premiere, X

Shared Walls has just dropped their new music video for the their new track “Heavy On My Mind,” showcasing Hersh Cohen as the ultimate Florida hero we all wish we had in our everyday lives. The playful and whimsical video follows this caped crusader as he roams the streets, tackling life’s little challenges—whether it’s catching thieves or rescuing your melting ice cream. The song itself is a fast-paced, high-energy punk anthem, with moments that echo the raw edge of legendary band X.

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Interview: Parker Woodland talk Austin music scene and new music with Mike Cosmic

January 30, 2025 Mike Cosmic Cota 3962 Views alternative rock, Andrew Solin, Austin Music, Erin Walter, indie rock, Interview, Keri Cinquina, Mike Cosmic, Parker Woodland, rock n roll

Early January saw Mike Cosmic connect with and interview two members of Parker Woodland; lead vocalist and bassist Erin Walter, and drummer Keri Cinquina. These multi-talented musicians previously collaborated in Butch County before joining forces with guitarist Andrew Solin, forming Parker Woodland three years ago.