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 […]
By Abby McAbe Local Music Journalist Following the announcement of their closing, we bid farewell to Alchemy Records, a beloved local gem and a crucial part of the San Marcos music scene. In true Alchemy fashion, the music community gathered for one last show with a killer cause as we partied hard, together. Alchemy Records Benefit for Trans Mutual Aid was a smash hit and a bit of an […]
Chloe Rawlinson Local Music Journalist Before seeing them in concert at Scoot Inn on the 11th of this month, I had never heard a West 22nd song. After their set started, I genuinely started questioning why; they were absolutely fantastic performers. The 4411, a San Marcos-based band was their opening act. I was quite familiar with The 4411(see my article about their last tour here), but hadn’t had the […]
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. […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Journalist As the breakthrough of spring reveals its fresh face from deep within the earth, grey skies are frequent and my mood is somber. The lingering darkness from winter leaves many, including myself, with feelings of inconsolable discomfort and existential dread. During this time, I opt for a sound that caters to my feelings, especially beneath clouded skies. I find myself eager to do the […]
Lillian Jones Local Music Assistant South by Southwest (SXSW) has been an ongoing festival in Austin, TX since 1987 including conferences, film screenings and music showcases. The music showcases are featured all across town from Red River St. venues to hotel lobbies to lounges up north. With being such a busy and chaotic festival, sometimes the hustle and bustle of official SXSW showcases can become overwhelming. This is where […]
Chloe Rawlinson Local Music Journalist With over 40 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify and well over 1 million streams on their newest EP, it’s definitely not far-fetched to say that The 4411 has found success in the indie music sphere. So much so that this winter, the bandmates, Tomas Gerlach and Cogan McBride, were able to pack all their equipment into an SUV and trailer and take a little road […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Journalist Ripping through the San Marcos scene with electrifying riffs and a sound that commands your attention; they’re here, they’re riled up, and their message to the world: F**k your status. A band that can't be boxed in with the rest, True Status delivers raw passion and technicality with their own take on a mix of classic rock and punk. Consisting of lead vocalist Gabe Adigun, […]
Ava Broussard Music Journalist Although it seems New Year’s was only yesterday, another holiday is peering around the corner. If you’ve gotten tired of the same old Valentine’s Day routine, whether it be a simple date night with your special valentine, or sitting on the couch eating the chocolates your mom got you, here are a few local bands playing on the 14th to spark your night full of love, […]
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