By Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist Crumb is a band that has managed to quietly secure a beloved spot in the Austin music scene. Having heard it in the conversations around me—many concertgoers had first discovered the band during their 2021 set at Levitation Festival, an experience that clearly stuck with them. The fact that tonight’s show was hosted by Austin’s own KUTX 98.9 only added to the sense of homegrown […]
By Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist Like many, I first discovered Royel Otis through their breakout cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” on Triple J’s Like A Version this past January. Despite this cover becoming a staple on my playlists, I hesitated to dive deeper into their discography and become an invested fan. That all changed in April when I stumbled upon their cover of The Cranberries’ “Linger.” I […]
Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist Austin City Limits has been a key part of Austin’s identity as the "Live Music Capital of the World" since it began in 2002, featuring headlining acts such as Wilco, Gary Clark Jr., and the ever-present Asleep at the Wheel. Bringing in a crowd of 42,000—which was well above the expected 25,000—ACL has since grown to attract approximately 450,000 attendees over both weekends, with its growing […]
Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist After The Garden’s performance at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater ended, the audience leaving the venue faced a fork in the road. They could either drift away, letting the raw, ephemeral punk energy dissolve into memory, or they could take a chance on the free after-show inside Stubbs' more intimate stage, allowing for the night to continue. Having chosen the latter, I descended the steep, secluded steps […]
Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist “What’s going on?” “Who are all these people.” “Why are they all wearing, like, weird make-up?” When considering the perspective of unsuspecting passersby, the mass collection of audience members wrapping around Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater could be viewed as out of the ordinary. Dressed conspicuously in their all-black outfits, accompanied by a face full of jester-like makeup, the crowd gathered for that evening's performance were […]
Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist To deliver their best performances, some artists require a large stage, while others thrive on a smaller one. Blondshell, however, is a glowing exception. Regardless of size, she always manages to make the stage her own through captivating performances full of nuance and clarity. With her recent performance on the Janis Stage fitting in perfectly with the vibe of the Far Out Lounge, Blondshell provided […]
Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist Amidst the growing crowd surrounding the small and enclosed Janis stage of the Far-OutLounge, bassist/lead vocalist Lira Mondal and guitarist Caufield Schnug enter with a radiating energy. Before this post-punk outfit's buzzing and angular sounds could be rattled off in all directions, Schnug began to jump up and down, making a veteran concertgoer nervous. Looking back at it now, this was meant to be a warning […]
By Joaquin Lewis Local Music Director Austin Psych Fest stands as one of Austin’s most beloved live music traditions, featuring psych rock, dream pop, and indie rock artists from around the world. Offering a platform for both established and emerging artists to showcase their talents to new audiences, events held within the Red River Cultural District always make sure to save a slot for local Austin talent. With this […]
By Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist Music trends have been long known for their inherent unpredictability, shaped by the constantly evolving tastes of listeners. Attempting to forecast trends becomes especially difficult as listener preferences become more niche and specialized. With access to accurate data being scarce, individuals resort to various methods such as empirical research, palm readings and intuitive guidance to anticipate these changes and their proactive response to […]
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