What to expect from ACL Fest 2016
Everybody knows that the Austin City Limits Music Festival is one of the most important annual music events in Austin. It’s a huge attraction for the people who live here, but also a big draw […]
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Indie band My Jerusalem embodies the intensity of real life
When Austin-based rock band My Jerusalem started working on their most recent release, “A Little Death,” front man Jeff Klein came down with a case of writer’s block. His mother had just passed away and, […]
Tee-Double pushes to change Austin’s hip hop community
For Austin, multitalented hip hop artist Terrany Johnson, also known as Tee-Double, is the city’s version of music royalty. He’s not only an emcee, but a producer, entrepreneur and community leader, as well. TODO Austin […]
Building Austin’s music empire through tech
If Austin could be described in a few words, most people wouldn’t miss these two—music and tech. Both of these industries are key to our city, contributing millions of dollars to our local economy every […]
Pan Am Hillside Concert Series
The Oswaldo “A.B.” Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center may be just one of many City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department’s community centers, but it’s one with long ties to a people’s heritage. That legacy is […]
Classic rocker Steve Miller comes to the Skyline Theater
Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late 1960s, but his career extends far beyond that era. With albums like “Children of the Future,” “Sailor” and “Brave […]
Brown Sound News, July
The A–T Boyz released a new CD in late June through Hacienda Records, titled “Este Es Mi Barrio.” The CD contains 10 tracks, eight of which Raphael Rodriguez wrote. Cacy Savala also sings some duets […]
Punk band Mamis embrace intersectional identities through music
For Austin-based punk band Mamis, their name means more than mother, it means more than the name girls might hear if they’re catcalled on the street — it’s a term of endearment, a term of […]
Solstice Festival brings community together through music and tech
Once a year the earth grants us the miracle of viewing the sun—the star of light we are closest to—at its highest point in the sky. It is the longest day of the year, and […]
The Wild Now have soul that separates them from the pack
Between working three jobs, an internship and juggling classes as a full-time college student, The Wild Now frontwoman Taylor Baker still managed to help write and record her band’s debut EP “Tides.” Since releasing the […]
Fusebox returns as much more than a festival
The Fusebox Festival returns to Austin for its 12th year April 6-10. This year, the self-described hybrid art festival will feature over 60 performances, installations, talks and events from local, national, and international artists in […]
Fans get a say at this year’s Austin Reggae Festival
Very rarely do fans actually get to decide what bands are booked for a festival. In that respect, the Austin Reggae Festival, taking place Friday-Sunday, April 15-17 at Auditorium Shores, was pretty unique this year. […]
Urban Music Fest engages community through music
This year marks the 11th annual Austin Urban Music Festival. From its original inception in 2006, the festival came from an Austin quality of life initiative for African Americans. In fact, it was the city’s […]
Calliope Musicals bring color to Austin music
Showering their audience in confetti, surrounded by smiley faces and kaleidoscopic decorations, the members of Austin psych-folk band Calliope Musicals live their lives colorfully. Founding members Carrie Fussell (lead vocals) and Matt Roth (guitar) met […]
Surprising choices await at SXSW Conferences and music festival
For most people, the name South by Southwest means music. It’s a valid association – SXSW is still the largest music festival of its kind in the US and one of the biggest draws in […]