By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor We have all tossed around a Frisbee in our day. Some of us have even taken it to the next level and have played Ultimate Frisbee. But if you are lazy like me and don’t have the energy to run around for over half an hour, then Disc Golf might be the perfect sport for you. And lucky for us, Central Texas is the […]
By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist Saturday October 12, Julia Jacklin filled The Parish in Austin, TX with her incredible vocals and meticulously thought out and nuanced setlist. Her ACL late night show gave folk rock fans from the area a chance to experience the magic of coming together for live music without having to spend all the money and energy that comes along with the music festival. Christian Lee […]
By Aimee HuckebaMusic Journalist On Saturday, September 14, I had the pleasure of seeing Whitney at Mohawk in Austin. I have not seen this band live since October 2017 when they were touring their debut album, Light Upon the Lake. Whitney’s anticipated sophomore album, Forever Turned Around, was released on August 30 and they are facing a tour lasting until mid-December, finishing with 5 shows in their hometown of Chicago. […]
By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist When I found out pop/punk veterans, New Found Glory was bringing their From the Screen to Your Stereo to Your Town tour to Emo’s in Austin on Tuesday night, I couldn’t resist. As a teenager, I was into pop/punk the way some people were into Justin Bieber. My favorite nights consisted of loudly blasting bands such as All Time Low (who got their name from New […]
By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Psychedelic music, by its very nature, is constantly evolving, changing and adapting. In the 1960s, psychedelic rock began as an experimental form of rock and roll, and proved to be an influential sub-genre. Shoegaze, heavy metal, punk rock, progressive rock, space rock, and hard rock are just a few of the sub-genres that can trace their roots back to psychedelic rock. Bands as diverse in sound […]
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor San Marcos is a special place. There are plenty of great things to do in our community and if you want to drive into Austin or San Antonio, you easily can. However, the idea of doing ‘touristy’ activities in your own area turns a lot of people off. I am here to tell you: be a tourist in your own city. Here are five reasons […]
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 indie pop roots and toward a heavier rock sound. I’ve often hear the band described as “The only rock band in Austin”, and while the band is certainly not that, […]
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor Don’t forget to munch on some bomb street tacos while you’re here. Photo by Daniel Richter. Do you love tacos? If yes, then you will love Tacotopia, an aesthetically excellent taco experience in South Austin for a limited time. Kicking off their North American tour in Austin, Tacotopia is a pop-up art experience that is chock full of colorful installations that are bound to […]
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist Thursday, Feb. 28, indie rock fans from all over the Austin area packed into Emo’s for an insane night. There’s nothing like starting your weekend off in a rough and sweaty mosh pit with one of your best friends, and Car Seat Headrest exceeded all expectations for an unforgettable show. Naked Giants were the ideal openers and hyped up the audience to almost maximum energy. I […]
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