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By Clayton Chaney Local Music Director If your playlist is starting to repeat, we have just the thing for you. The best music is music that is authentic and there’s no better place to discover pure authenticity than right here in San Marcos. Being right down the road from Austin, the Live Music Capital of The World, it’s no surprise the amount of talent that is brewed in this town. […]
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Director Artist: Ooey Gooey EP Title: Inside Jokes Website: ogooey.com After another long hot summer here in central Texas, it is finally time to cool down and chill out. There’s no better way than to do so with the release of the Ooey Gooey’s highly anticipated debut self-released EP, Inside Jokes. Over the past 10 months the band has built a following around the San […]
By Clayton Chaney Assistant Music Director Artist: River Whyless Album: Kindness, A Rebel Release Date: June 8, 2018 Kindness, A rebel is the third full length studio album from the indie-folk/americana group out of Asheville, North Carolina. The album is comprised of 11 tracks with a range of dynamic sounds that express the changes we experience throughout our lives, and how we can learn to overcome our egos for a […]
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist For the first time in seven years, Canadian rock band Broken Social Scene made a stop in Austin at Stubb’s BBQ on their 2018 tour. Like many artists that come through the ATX, they showed an immense amount of love for the city and the people in it. The band came out with a lot of energy, letting the crowd know they were just as […]
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist There’s no way to celebrate spring like Old Settler’s Music Festival! Come join the party at the 31st annual event this weekend (April 19 through to the 22). This year’s fest will be held at a new site in Tilmon, TX (just southeast of Lockhart). The new site will feature more space for RV campers, car campers, and designated family camping. The folks running Old […]
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist Artist: Hippo Campus Album: Landmark Record Label: Transgressive Release Date: February 24, 2017 Website: http://hippocampusband.com/ It’s been just over a year since Hippo Campus released their debut full length album Landmark and I still can’t fathom all the ways it has made me feel. These 13 incredibly smooth and passionate tracks make it quite easy to get lost and then find yourself, multiple times. It’s amazing how […]
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist Artist: Hovvdy Album: Cranberry Record Label: Double Double Whammy Release Date: February 9, 2018 Website: https://hovvdy.bandcamp.com/ Hovvdy, pronounced “Howdy,” was formed in 2014 by Austin natives Will Taylor and Charlie Martin. Their album, titled “Cranberry,” is there second full length album to be released in the past two years. In this album, the band produces a unique, lo-fi indie rock sound that is sure to […]
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist The Ooey Gooeys blend genres such as indie folk and indie rock, and show flashes of jazz and summertime surf rock. Their use of a saxophone, keyboard, and a classic upright bass showcase more jazz and soul influenced music while still being able to rock out with progressive and sharp electric guitar chords. Groovy bass lines and skillfully crafted lyrics provide more than enough energy […]
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 where he gets his inspiration for his music and how he hopes to connect with people on more than surface-level topics. Give his interview a listen as he explains how […]
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