MR Fest 2017 Artist Profile: White Dog

MR Fest 2017 Artist Profile: White Dog

By Hannah Pierce Music Journalist To define Austin-based band White Dog as JUST rock’n’roll feels like a gross understatement. This 5-piece group’s sound has obvious influences in genres ranging from heavy psychedelic to space rock, and from psych rock to proto metal. Claiming to have been “cryogenically frozen” in 1971 by Richard Nixon, the band's 70s influence is undeniable. This inspiration can be heard on their two-track single, Verus Cultus/Witch Queen. […]

April 21, 2017 142

Music

Elbow: Little Fictions Review

By Alisa Pierce Music Journalist Artist: Elbow Album: Little Fictions Release Date: February 3, 2017 Website: http://elbow.co.uk/ Little Fictions is the seventh studio album from the English rock band Elbow. The band has traditionally focused on progressive rock, a genre they’ve redefined by using tame guitar riffs and orchestral compositions, but have been known to produce albums that incorporate more than one category of music. Despite the band’s genre jumping, Elbow has […]

March 10, 2017 35

Music

Lithuania: Hardcore Friends

When I first picked up Lithuania’s Hardcore Friends, I was honestly very hesitant. The cover caught me off guard and I really wasn't sure what to think. Then I heard “God In Two Persons” and I knew immediately that I liked it.

December 10, 2015 106

SXSW Coverage

SXSW 2015: Interview with Dent May

Interviewer: Kendra Sells, Music Reviewer Interviewee: Dent May Hello, this is Kendra Sells with KTSW 89.9 and I’m here with Dent May outside of Wonderland here at SXSW Dent: Wussup Yall? How many shows have you played this week and what has been your favorite one? Dent: That was our 3rd or 4th show so it’s been pretty chill compared to years where we’ve played like 12 to 14. I think my […]

March 30, 2015 236

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Revolutions: “Danzig”

By David Cavazos Segment Producer This week we go towards a darker side in the world of music and experience the art produced from the mind of Glenn Danzig. For a long time Danzig has been a large medium for music where the new and old combined to form styles that would inspire multiple genres. Danzig is the founder of several popular bands, including The Misfits and Samhain, which would […]

October 2, 2014 348

In-Studios

Rockin’ Music with a Bunch of Nerds

On Air Talent - Kelsey Johnson and The Fern Other Side Drive Executive Producer - Shannon Williams Writer - Kelsey Johnson Editor - Fernando Espinosa de los Monteros Click here to download the full Band Nerds interview! Formerly on Other Side Drive, your favorite Friday hosts Kelsey and The Fern got to geek out in the studio with Band Nerds. In between some metal and rap songs, Band Nerds talked […]

April 25, 2014 181

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