By Susannah Wilson Local Music Journalist Smell Monsters Puppetry is the creative project of native Austinite Elliott “Smelliot” Lardon, incorporating hand-made puppet characters with interactive skits and whimsical folk-rock. I had the opportunity to work with Lardon in August, running … Continue reading Smell Monsters Interview
By Syd SmithMusic Journalist “Forrest Gump has got his box of chocolates, Forrest Gump has got his box of chocolates” says guitarist Jacob Rubeck as he checks the sound with his friend Nick Rattigan on drums standing on the indoor … Continue reading Surf Curse Interview
By Thomas DunlapMusic Journalist Robert Tilden is a 23-year-old multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, California. Under the moniker of BOYO, Tilden creates existential psychedelic-pop that is characterized by harrowing vocals, melodic chord progressions and weathered production. Releasing music at a breakneck … Continue reading Interview with Robert Tilden of BOYO
By Iliana Ramirez Music Journalist On Saturday August 31st, the multi-city event, iEso Es!, made a stop in Austin, Texas at Mohawk. The lineup included an array of Latinx artists such as Neon Indian, Empress of, and Bidi Bidi Banda. … Continue reading A Sit Down with Stephanie Bergara of Bidi Bidi Banda
By Julie LewisMusic Journalist With so many incredible, creative female artists in the music industry, as well as our local Texas music scene, you would think that there are no underlying issues. However, that is not the case. Female artists … Continue reading A She in the Music Industry & Blushing Album Review
By Dan SchumacherKTSW 89.9 General Manager Chris Difford represents one half of the songwriting duo for the band Squeeze, which first found prominence in the late ’70s and early’ 80s with songs like “Tempted” and “Pulling Mussels (From the Shell).” … Continue reading One Man’s Trash Interviews Squeeze’s Chris Difford
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist After falling in love with her music, I reached out to underground artist Jt29. I was lucky enough to be able to sit down with this amazing artist and have a conversation with her about … Continue reading Talking Night Drive: An Interview with Jt29
By Dylan HollandAssistant Music Director I sat and talked with Steve Lamos, drummer for American Football, a post-rock/emo band that gained fame after the release of their 1999 self-titled album, American Football. In this over-the-phone interview, Lamos talks about touring … Continue reading An Interview with Steve Lamos of American Football
By Syd SmithMusic Journalist I had the pleasure of catching a phone call with Max Turnbull, formerly known as Slim Twig, who just put out a debut album with his band mates under the name Badge Epoque Ensemble that guest … Continue reading An Interview with Max Turnbull
By Victoria Roxanne HillMusic Journalist Geographer released their EP New Jersey this March and have been on tour supported by Manatee Commune this spring. Lead singer, Mike Deni, has been working over the past year to create an album that … Continue reading Talking with Geographer at The Parish
By Syd SmithMusic Journalist The Naked Giants, Grant Mullen (guitar), Gianni Aiello (bass) and Henry LaVallee (drums), are making earl grey tea in the green room at Emo’s Austin right before their set. Across from me on the couch sits … Continue reading Interview with Naked Giants
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist On Sunday, I sat down with Kenneth Frost and Dave North of the Austin neopsych-funk-dance band, The Cuckoos. We discussed a new sound for the band, inspirations, public image and more. The full audio … Continue reading An Interview with The Cuckoos
By Iliana RamirezMusic Journalist Just before the release of their new EP, EP II, I got to chat with Houston-based band, astragal. The band is comprised of Jimmy (vocals and guitar), David (bass guitar) and Sam (drums). Through each single … Continue reading Interview with astragal
By Cheyenne YoungMusic Journalist When I say I haven’t stopped talking about this band for months on end, I mean it. I think I talk about GOOD. more often than GOOD. talks about GOOD. Over the weekend, I had the … Continue reading An Interview with GOOD.
By Thomas Dunlap Music Journalist Based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lounge FM’s chilled-out vibe emulates the cold environment of their hometown. Although the wintry vocals and icy instrumentation echo a snow-covered landscape, the grooves and energy of the music are … Continue reading Lounge FM Love Will Let You Down Album Review and Interview
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist A train whistle blows into the first seconds of Indoor Creature’s new single, “Selfish Liars.” Like waking up on the wrong side of the bed, after you slept through your first class on a … Continue reading Indoor Creature: New Single and Interview
By Neil Manning Music Journalist The band Sure Sure and I discussed their music, past and future, along with what makes the band unique. They are coming to Austin on October 16 at Barracuda on their second official tour. Don’t … Continue reading Sure Sure Interview
By Conner Yarbrough Music Journalist Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham, known together as Ohmme, are the Chicago-born and -based duo exemplifying the versatility of the electric guitar and its power when mixed with voices like theirs. In an over-the-phone interview, … Continue reading Ohmme Interview
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist This past week I was fortunate enough to talk with indie-pop/ rock artist, Mikky Ekko. He has been touring with the wonderful rockstar Borns. They made a stop in Austin at Stubb’s outdoor amphitheater. Mikky shared … Continue reading Interview with Mikky Ekko
By Margaret Gallagher Music Journalist I was lucky enough to sit down with L.A. dream pop artists Bridgette Moody and John Seasons of Haunted Summer and discuss unique studio experiences, the honest and the overrated, and paying your dues on … Continue reading An Interview with Haunted Summer
