Getting All Mixed Up with Spiral: An Introduction

Getting All Mixed Up with Spiral: An Introduction

Rinah Miller & Abby McCabe Assistant Music Directors A psychedelic, folky amalgamation of nonsensical fun, Spiral is an indie trio from Austin, Texas, featuring Jade, Magnus, and Andrew, who’ll have you asking, “What was that?” With roots in shoegaze, grunge, and influences from just about everything under the sun, Spiral isn’t concerned about staying within just one genre. Making their debut with the single “Pedro”, Spiral invites listeners to turn […]

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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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Sofia sitting down with Patrick Kindlon at Mohawk in Austin, Texas.

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Interviews

Interview With Drug Church’s Patrick Kindlon

Sofia Slack Music Reviewer After we caught the one and only Drug Church on tour (read our coverage here!), Sofia Slack and Desarey Elizondo Lopez from KTSW 89.9 Radio sat down with Patrick Kindlon of Drug Church, who was still dripping sweat from his performance, for an exclusive interview. The band, formed in 2011, has made a name for itself in the hardcore scene. Throughout the interview, we talk with […]

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Kety Fusco playing the harp with her hair in her face.

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Backstage With Kety Fusco

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 […]

March 30, 2026 113 2

Matt Abajian photos with the glitch effect

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Hover, but it’s just Matt, but it’s still Hover

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 […]

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Noise-rock from Dublin. Get familiar. Now.

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 […]

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Snowball: Insight About an Underground Shoegaze Artist

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist In a post-pandemic society, alternative music has blown up and impacted many people, particularly Gen Z. Samantha Anderson is a spectacle in this regard. A recent Texas State graduate, she “fell in love with alternative rock and wanted to explore as much music as possible” during the isolating lockdown era. Going by the moniker “Snowball," Samantha is a one-woman show. From writing and mixing to producing […]

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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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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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Artist Interview