By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist Sky Ferreira is a creative chameleon being a musician, actress, and model all at the same time. Her humble beginnings start with myspace videos of her singing original songs in her bedroom. Soon after being … Continue reading The Ferreira Effect
By Maria Coraza Music Journalist Artist: Strand of Oaks Album: Eraserland Release Date: March 22, 2019 Website: https://www.strandofoaks.net/ Strand of Oaks is an indie/rock/alternative musical project formed by Indiana-born singer/songwriter Timothy Showalter. Earlier works from Strand of Oaks include Leave … Continue reading Strand of Oaks: Eraserland Review
By Mili MurilloMusic Journalist SPOILERS AHEAD FOR “CAPTAIN MARVEL” I want to preface this by saying if you have yet to watch “Captain Marvel” go watch it right now and then come back and read this, you will thank me … Continue reading Music in Film: “Captain Marvel” Takes On ’90s Music
By Kaleb HelmsMusic Journalist Artist: These New PuritansAlbum Title: Inside the RoseRelease Date: March 22, 2019Label: Infectious MusicWebsite:http://www.thesenewpuritans.com These New Puritans is one of the more interesting groups I have come through my rotation of music as both members began … Continue reading These New Puritans: Inside the Rose Album Review
By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Album: 1981 Extended Play Release Date: Nov. 9, 2019 Label: Fearless Records Website: https://www.idkhow.com/ I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, shortened to iDK HOW, … Continue reading I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME: 1981 Extended Play Album Review
By Wally Perez Music Journalist Artist: Lost Under Heaven Album: Love Hates What You Become Release Date: Jan. 18, 2019 Website: http://lostunderheaven.com/ Lost Under Heaven, the art-rock duo composed of former WU LYF member and leader Ellery Roberts and artist … Continue reading Lost Under Heaven: Love Hates What You Become Album Review
By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist Tuesday, April 9, indie-folk music fans from all over the Austin area packed into Stubb’s Amphitheater for the feel-good show they needed to get through the rest of the week. Christian Lee Hutson gently captivated … Continue reading Better Oblivion Community Center Concert Review
By Shane Willenborg Local Music Journalist Artist: The Hermits Album: The Hermits Release Date: Feb. 28, 2019 Website: https://thehermits.bandcamp.com/releases Austin was the birthplace of psych rock in the 1960s with the thirteenth floor elevators. The genre quickly moved out of … Continue reading The Hermits: The Hermits Album Review
By Neil Manning Music Journalist Artist: White Denim Album: Side Effects Release Date: March 29, 2019 White Denim, a band based out of Austin, recently released their second album within a year’s time. Side Effects was released only seven months … Continue reading White Denim: Side Effects Album Review
By Maria CorazaMusic Journalist Artist: Ambar LucidAlbum: Dreaming LucidRelease Date: March 1, 2019Label: Ambar LucidWebsite: https://ambarlucid.com/ Ambar Lucid is a Mexican-Dominican singer/songwriter originally from Little Ferry, New Jersey. Living in the suburbs of New York City, Lucid started writing and … Continue reading Ambar Lucid: Dreaming Lucid EP Review
By Kaleb HelmsMusic Journalist Artist: WeezerAlbum title: Weezer (Black Album)Release date: March 1, 2019Label: Atlantic RecordsWebsite: https://weezer.com/ Weezer was formed in 1992 in Los Angeles, California, and the band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals and lead guitar), Patrick … Continue reading Weezer (Black Album): Album Review
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist Artist: Ryan Bingham Album Name: American Love Song Release Date: Feb. 15, 2019 Label: Axster Bingham Records Website: ryanbingham.com … And stronger than ever. Yes, it is true: Ryan Bingham is back on the … Continue reading Ryan Bingham: American Love Song Album Review
By Tanner MeadowsMusic Journalist Artist: Dirty FussAlbum: American AnimalsRelease Date: March 3, 2019Website: https://www.dirtyfuss.com/ Dirty Fuss is a rock band; no more, no less. Their sound seems nostalgic for a period/style of rock that kind of feels like it’s just … Continue reading Dirty Fuss: American Animals Album Review
By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Artist: The VoidzAlbum: VirtueRelease Date: March 30, 2018Website: http://juliancasablancas.com/ A year ago on March 30, the experimental-rock band, The Voidz released their sophomore album, Virtue under Cult records and RCA, which comes after their debut album … Continue reading The Voidz: Virtue Album Review
By Kaleb Helms Music Journalist Album: Quiet Signs Artist: Jessica Pratt Release date: February 8, 2019 website: https://jessicapratt.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-signs Jessica Pratt is a singer-songwriter from San Francisco, California who got her start in San Francisco with her self titled album Jessica … Continue reading Album Review: Quiet Signs by Jessica Pratt
By Shane Willenborg Music Journalist EP: On Corners & Shapes Artist: Quiet Company Release date: February 1, 2019 Website: http://www.quietcompanymusic.com After a transformative year in 2016, in which the band cycled through several members, Quiet Company strayed away from its … Continue reading Quiet Company: On Corners & Shapes EP Review
By Nicholas Volpe Local Music Journalist Artist: Blumoon Album: Slow Burn Release Date: Feb. 22, 2019 Website: https://blumoon.bandcamp.com/ Crossover jazz-influenced music seems to be making a huge splash in both the popular and underground music scenes today. Just a quick listen … Continue reading Album Review: “Slow Burn” by Blumoon
By Gio GilmoreMusic Journalist Album: Give Me What I WantArtist: Sarah BurtonRelease Date: March 1, 2019Website: https://sarahburtonius.squarespace.com Give Me What I Want is the fifth album from Texas resident Sarah Burton that illustrates her adventures and feelings around what she … Continue reading Sarah Burton: Give Me What I Want Album Review
By Shane WillenborgLocal Music Journalist Artist: Bones Garage Album:Oi Ma Yeah Release Date: March 29, 2019Website: https://bonesgarage.bandcamp.com/ I was lucky enough to receive an early review copy of Oi Ma Yeah, the sophomore release from Bones Garage, from the generous … Continue reading Bones Garage: Oi Ma Yeah Album Review
By Wally PerezMusic Journalist Artist: The ReputationsAlbum: Electric PowerRelease Date: Nov. 9, 2018Website: https://www.thereputationsband.com/ Rock and roll isn’t dead, and The Reputations are proof of that. The Austin local’s debut album, Electric Power, released Nov. 2018, showcases powerful vocals provided … Continue reading The Reputations: Electric Power Album Review
