The South, New York and Rock N’ Roll: An interview with Badger Hunt

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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Unofficial guide to unofficial SXSW 2026

By Lillian Jones Station Manager It’s that time of year again! From March 12th- March 18th, the annual South By South West (SXSW) festival will be taking place in none other than Austin, TX. Every year, people from all over gather for conferences, film screenings and my personal favorite, live music showcases. While official showcases get the spotlight with big names such as Lola Young and Passion Pit, the real […]

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Concert Review

They Are Gutting A Body Of Water at the Austin tunnels

By Lillian Jones Station Manager A five minute walk through the woods behind Stephen F. Austin High School lies something unexpected. Once making your way over a wooden bridge that is much sturdier than it looks, you will find yourself in the heart of Austin’s D.I.Y music scene. On Thursday, Oct. 9, music lovers of the central Texas area gathered in the tunnels for a magical night of music […]

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Meet Amelia’s Best Friend

By Lillian Jones Amelia’s Best Friend is an alternative rock five-piece, playing shows frequently in the Austin and DFW areas. I first became intrigued by the band from their name. Specifically because my high school best friend is named Amelia, so I felt a personal draw towards the formally mysterious band. At the time, they didn’t have any music released yet. I found them through their Instagram profile which […]

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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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Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Austin Psych Fest. David Bryant is seen sitting as he plays his guitar.

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Austin Psych Fest

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Friday, April 25 marked the first day of Austin Psych Fest at Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX. For day one, I spent most of my time wandering around the festival to get the lay of the land. Around the venue we were able to find spots to sit down, catch a quick breeze from a nearby fan and most importantly, places to […]

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My Austin Psych Fest Must-Sees

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director With the 2025 annual Austin Psych Fest just right around the corner, I have compiled a list of my must-sees on the three day lineup. While I am most excited to see these bands, that does not take away my excitement from others on the lineup! My favorite thing about music festivals is the possibility of being introduced to an unexpected new favorite […]

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Amy Taylor of Amyl and The Sniffers sticking her tongue out.

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Concert Review: Amyl and The Sniffers at Stubbs

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Walking down Red River St. towards Stubbs, the wind blew a cold chill onto the bareskin of my arms, but I knew this wouldn’t last long. Ignoring the weather, I prepared myself for the body heat of the Amyl and the Sniffers crowd. Arriving at 7PM on April 5th, the sold out show had built a line of people around the block as […]

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Tommy Fleece sitting in a tree at Scissor House. A piece of paper is layerd out overtop and reads in handwritten font "who is TOMMY FLEECE???"

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Who is Tommy Fleece?

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Although being from Detroit, MI, Tommy Fleece is a name that has become familiar in the central Texas area. Back in October of 2024, Hannah Baratang (@superh*llarad on Instagram) presented her second “thanks4existing” show — a recurring showcase of local and nationwide musical and visual artists happening at Mothership Studios in San Marcos. For the second showcase, Texas was introduced to Tommy Fleece! […]

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