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Album review: Walkabouts shows chops with honed songwriting on debut, Bloomin’ Ocotillo

November 10, 2023 Case Cockrell 999 Views album review, alt-country, Blooming Ocotillo, My Morning Jacket, new music, Sam Shaffer, songwriter, Walkabouts, Wilco

After assembling a lineup of seasoned local musicians who called the Midwest home like the band’s founder—bassist Kyle Douglas, lead guitarist Ryan Girard, and drummer Drew Dederer—Bandleader, Sam Shaffer has built his full band, Walkabouts. Since getting their bearings, the rising Austin act has been chipping away at the musical block to craft energetic live shows that drift between personable songwriting and dynamic rock-and-roll energy. For Walkabouts’ debut full-length, Bloomin’ Ocotillo, the Midwest-turned Austin musicians take a new stride that provokes thoughtful lyricism and massive instrumental triumph.

Case Cockrell Review

Live music review: Wednesday told all of their best stories at Mohawk Monday

May 5, 2023 Case Cockrell 849 Views Cryogeyser, indie pop, indie rock, live music, mohawk, Review, songwriter, Wednesday

For Wednesday’s Monday night gig at Austin’s beloved Mohawk, the group turned the Austin Red River District venue into their storytelling sanctuary.

Michael Maly Preview

Live music preview: Strand of Oaks at 3TEN at ACL Live this Saturday

December 14, 2022 Michael Maly 307 Views 3TEN, ACL Live, live music, preview, rock n roll, songwriter, Strand of Oaks

This Saturday, December 17 finds Strand Of Oaks taking the 3Ten ACL Live stage for a performance that promises to bring an appropriate mix of Showalter’s songwriting ability to traverse folk, country, and rock in a live setting.

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Interview: Scott Collins discussed music, film and life with Mike Cosmic

September 11, 2022 mikecosmic 337 Views Austin, Interview, Mike Cosmic, Music, Scott Collins, songwriter

On September 2, Austin musician Scott Collins discussed the meaning behind some of his music during an interview under a large Oak tree at his home which also houses a recording studio with Mike Cosmic. Collins is influenced by many artists and most importantly life experiences.

Jess Stroh Review

Live music review: Father John Misty at Moody Amphitheater

August 24, 2022 Jess Stroh 766 Views Father John Misty, live music, Moody Amphitheater, Review, singer, songwriter, Suki Waterhouse

On Friday, August 12, the crowd at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway (formerly Waterloo Park), was treated to an electric three hours of music on a colorful stage set in contrast against the dark downtown Austin sky. While a full moon shone down from above, the audience swayed and cheered to Father John Misty and Suki Waterhouse’s captivating performances.

Michael Maly Review

Live music review: Wild Hearts Tour featured Julien Baker, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olson

July 28, 2022 Michael Maly 446 Views Angel Olsen, Julien Baker, live music, Moody Amp, Review, Sharon Van Etten, songwriter, Wild Hearts tour

The bill was stacked Monday night at Moody Amphitheater. Three incredibly influential artists in today’s music scene on one stage for one night for the Wild Hearts Tour. Julien Baker, Sharon Van Etten, and Angel Olson.

Lauren Warner Review

Song review: Maddy Hatchett single Rainy Daze bring mellow feels

July 26, 2021 Lauren Warner 352 Views Austin Music, guitar, Maddy Hatchett, music review, new music, singer, Single, song review, songwriter

relax and let the sweet sounds of new, Maddy Hatchet single, “Rainy Daze,” wash over you. In the midst of a hot and muggy Texas in July, this track serves up sentiment and nostalgia straight to you. Released at the end of May and filled with lovely guitar leads and mellow feels, this track flows with notes of hope and sweet vocal runs while tackling the concept of love with lyrical craftsmanship and an old soul style despite Hatchet’s relative youth.

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Album review: Todd Snider – First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder

June 2, 2021 Scott Rollins 1178 Views album review, FACHW, First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder, singer, songwriter, Todd Snider

First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder is Todd Snider’s latest offering. No longer a “kid”, no longer finding his way, he is a mentor to a new generation, though I doubt he sees himself as such. This record is fresh.

Mike Cosmic Premiere

Video Premiere: The March Divide present lyric video Your Light

December 16, 2020 mikecosmic 195 Views El Paso, lyric video, new music, premiere, songwriter, The March Divide, Video

In advance of The March Divide’s fifth studio effort, The Cosmic Clash is proud to premiere the lyric video “Your Light.” The single leads with Putnam’s signature guitar picking followed by a strong flowing beat while swelling up to a full ensemble of sound

Greg Ackerman Premiere

Song Premiere: Jacob Shipman drops debut single tomorrow

November 10, 2020 Greg Ackerman 431 Views Jacob Shipman, new music, pandemic, Single, song premiere, songwriter, The Cover Letter

When our in-house, local music fan girl, Sonya Hernandez reached out to let us know The Cover Letter’s Jacob Shipman was releasing solo material we jumped at the chance to premiere his new song, “Counting Mistakes” at The Cosmic Clash this week.

Greg Ackerman Review

Album Review: Scott Collins EP Headed North leaves you wanting more

July 2, 2020 Greg Ackerman 332 Views album, indie rock, new music, pop, Review, Sabrina Ellis, Scott Collins, singer, songwriter

Collins also makes incredibly good music as you’ll hear on his five-song EP, Headed Home which was released May 31 on his own Side Show Paradise label. The short but powerful EP is the kind of record that leaves you wanting more. That is the hallmark of a gifted songwriter.

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