Abby McCabe Local Music Director At this year's SXSW, I had the opportunity to meet with the Brilliant Kety Fusco, an experimental Harpist from Italy who writes her own rules, and isn't afraid to introduce the instrument to spaces it typically doesn't belong. Kety's music invites listeners to abandon reason and immerse themselves in her world, where textures provide structural support, and the harp does all the talking. How would […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Director It’s been almost a year since I published my long-form interview with singer, composer, music nerd-extroidinaire, Matt Abajian (Which you can read here… it’s great), and almost a full year since I was introduced to the wonderful world of Hover, an Austin-based electronic neo-folk project led by Matt and friends. After being introduced to the avant-jam vehicle, I had no idea how long I’d spend […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Director If there’s one thing I love more than music that makes you move, it’s getting to know those who make it happen. Since the beginning of hatching my SXSW plan, I knew I had to experience this act live. I just had to. Not only was I attracted to the music, but the band's very essence captivated me. With a sound that sits so heavy […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Director SXSW is one of the biggest media gatherings in the country, and guess what? It’s right in our backyard. Well, more like 30 miles away, but… You get the picture... Whether or not you’ve built a strategy guide for attacking this year's festivities, don’t worry. I’m here to guide you through all the not-so-normal, dynamic, must-see acts rolling into town in just a few short […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Director On a rainy Saturday night in downtown Austin, I had the opportunity to see the wonderfully vibrant and ever-luminous Alma Muñeca. From drab to fab, my evening was transformed faster than you can say Deseo Un Brillo… Speaking of…Celebrating the release of their newest and first EP titled Deseo Un Brillo, Alma Muñeca delivered an insatiable performance Saturday night at Elysium, Austin’s premiere Goth/Alternative […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Abby McCabe Music Journalist There’s something inherently beautiful about the music trans individuals create. More specifically, but not exclusively, trans electronic music. It’s impossible to imagine a world where Wendy Carlos never co-invented the Moog synthesizer or a world where Sophie Xeon never lent her genius to prominent pop figureheads everywhere. It’s impossible to imagine a world where trans artists never embraced music, reimagined it, left a little […]
By Abby McCabe Local Music Journalist It’s Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than to pay homage to some of the most celebrated female composers in Video Game History. For years, the gaming industry was predominantly male dominated, with marketing and sexist ideals reinforcing a stigma that sidelined women and overshadowed their contributions. The idea of female greatness in the music composition world in comparison […]
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