The South, New York and Rock N’ Roll: An interview with Badger Hunt

The South, New York and Rock N’ Roll: An interview with Badger Hunt

By Lillian Jones Station Manager The beauty of SXSW, although its more corporate changes in recent years, is that it brings independent artists from everywhere to one place. Whether they are playing official or unofficial shows, musicians come to Austin to share the artistry that they love! Annually, traffic worsens as Austin residents, neighboring Texans and tourists from out of state or even out of country, all travel downtown […]

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Unofficial guide to unofficial SXSW 2026

By Lillian Jones Station Manager It’s that time of year again! From March 12th- March 18th, the annual South By South West (SXSW) festival will be taking place in none other than Austin, TX. Every year, people from all over gather for conferences, film screenings and my personal favorite, live music showcases. While official showcases get the spotlight with big names such as Lola Young and Passion Pit, the real […]

March 11, 2026 413 1

Concert Review

They Are Gutting A Body Of Water at the Austin tunnels

By Lillian Jones Station Manager A five minute walk through the woods behind Stephen F. Austin High School lies something unexpected. Once making your way over a wooden bridge that is much sturdier than it looks, you will find yourself in the heart of Austin’s D.I.Y music scene. On Thursday, Oct. 9, music lovers of the central Texas area gathered in the tunnels for a magical night of music […]

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Meet Amelia’s Best Friend

By Lillian Jones Amelia’s Best Friend is an alternative rock five-piece, playing shows frequently in the Austin and DFW areas. I first became intrigued by the band from their name. Specifically because my high school best friend is named Amelia, so I felt a personal draw towards the formally mysterious band. At the time, they didn’t have any music released yet. I found them through their Instagram profile which […]

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See you later, Alchemy Records

By Abby McAbe Local Music Journalist Following the announcement of their closing, we bid farewell to Alchemy Records, a beloved local gem and a crucial part of the San Marcos music scene. In true Alchemy fashion, the music community gathered for one last show with a killer cause as we partied hard, together. Alchemy Records Benefit for Trans Mutual Aid was a smash hit and a bit of an […]

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The image is of a large crowd, most having their hands up and dancing. At the front, you can see several women smiling, one in a hat, one in a black shirt, and another in glasses. At the top of the image you can see string lights across the venue.

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Local Indie is doing numbers this month

Chloe Rawlinson Local Music Journalist Before seeing them in concert at Scoot Inn on the 11th of this month, I had never heard a West 22nd song. After their set started, I genuinely started questioning why; they were absolutely fantastic performers. The 4411, a San Marcos-based band was their opening act. I was quite familiar with The 4411(see my article about their last tour here), but hadn’t had the […]

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Jasmine Rodgers of Bôa standing next to a plant in front of a door.

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A conversation with Jasmine Rodgers of Bôa

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Walking around day three of Austin Psych Fest, me and my photo partner, Andy Page, were bubbling with nervousness. Today was the day we would get the opportunity to talk with the band Bôa. Bôa is a late ‘90s/early 2000s alternative rock band that in recent years grew in popularity. Their hit track, “Duvet”, became viral across social media platforms for its whimsical sound […]

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Austin Psych Fest. David Bryant is seen sitting as he plays his guitar.

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Austin Psych Fest

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Friday, April 25 marked the first day of Austin Psych Fest at Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX. For day one, I spent most of my time wandering around the festival to get the lay of the land. Around the venue we were able to find spots to sit down, catch a quick breeze from a nearby fan and most importantly, places to […]

April 27, 2025 143 1

A Collage of Pictures featuring Matt Abajian and his art work

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Inside The Mind of Matt Abajian

By Abby McCabe Local Music Journalist The most fulfilling aspect of my work as a journalist is the exploratory nature of talking to different artists. I am filled with joy when presented with the chance to expand my mental Library of Alexandria—filled with tidbits of knowledge, art, and media uncovered by conventional or unconventional encounters with other explorers ready to divulge their findings to strange passersby such as myself. […]

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