By Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist Like many, I first discovered Royel Otis through their breakout cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” on Triple J’s Like A Version this past January. Despite this cover becoming a staple on my playlists, I hesitated to dive deeper into their discography and become an invested fan. That all changed in April when I stumbled upon their cover of The Cranberries’ “Linger.” I […]
Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist Austin City Limits has been a key part of Austin’s identity as the "Live Music Capital of the World" since it began in 2002, featuring headlining acts such as Wilco, Gary Clark Jr., and the ever-present Asleep at the Wheel. Bringing in a crowd of 42,000—which was well above the expected 25,000—ACL has since grown to attract approximately 450,000 attendees over both weekends, with its growing […]
By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist Chappell Roan knocked it out of Zilker Park for her last stop of The Midwest Princess Tour at ACL Weekend 2. As we know from the previous weekend, Chappell’s first crowd was massive and the peak performance of the three days, so attendees could expect the exact same for last Sunday. Sure enough, fans camped at the American Express barricade from the second the […]
By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist It’s that time of year, again, and the 2024 Austin City Limits line up packs a punch. With Weekend 1’s wrap up, the hype lingers in the air for round two. Not only have the large headliners put this year’s fest on the map but there is a prominent local presence, during Weekend 2 alone, that will give out-of-towners a taste for the Central […]
By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As the beating sun hit my skin, the pounding of industrial speakers filled my ears. The thud of running footsteps echoed across the grounds of Zilker Park and I had no idea what to expect from my first time at Austin City Limits. One thing that I knew for sure, I was going to be front row to Jungle, come hell or high […]
Jasmine Meshell Music Journalist Seven stories above the small town of San Marcos, just 30 minutes outside of Austin, The Wittliff Collections invited Austin City Limits legends, Scott Newton in conversation with Terry Lickona. The event, centered around Newton's story and the photos that tell it, launches the current major photography exhibit “Scott Newton: Beyond Limits”. The Exhibit celebrates innumerable historical music moments captured by the legendary photographer and ACL […]
Maddy Lehr Music Journalist After being given the opportunity to apply for credentials for Austin City Limits 2022, I excitedly prepared for the weekend to come. In high school, I would save every last penny, just to be able to buy a 3-day pass. Understandably, this was like a dream come true for me. After spending most of my time at ACL waiting patiently for my favorite bands to grace […]
By Cassidy Segovia Music Journalist With the beloved Austin City Limits Music Festival just around the corner, it is normal to start preparing by listening to headliners weeks in advance. Popular artists such as Tyler, The Creator, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish are set to perform at the festival, but a lot of other underrated artists are performing throughout the weekend as well. If you are looking for some fresh […]
By Jake Dromgoole Music Journalist On a smaller stage on the western side of the park, music publishing company BMI hosted a number of artists on the verge of breaking into the mainstream. It was on this stage that I saw the artist I was most excited about this past weekend: singer, songwriter and guitarist Patrick Droney. Droney took the stage at three o’clock on Saturday October 5 and […]
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