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 […]
Music
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 […]
‘Queen of Austin Soul’ Tameca Jones not resting on her laurels
‘Fifteen years after R&B singer Tameca Jones withdrew from Baylor University, she’s established herself as the “Queen of Austin Soul.” Jones made the decision to leave her senior year instead of continuing on to law […]
Moving Panoramas paint with sounds
Though Austin-based band Moving Panoramas is a trio, for a while it was frontwoman Leslie Sisson who commanded the attention. The title of their debut album “One,” released last September, was a nod to Sisson’s […]
Austin’s performing arts season illustrates growth and innovation
As Austin’s population swells and economic indicators signal a robust market, local performing arts organizations are offering increasingly diverse shows, concerts and events. There’s also an effort being made to increase patronage from underserved communities, […]
Sons of Santos developing a more intricate sound
Most bands have stories detailing the inspiration behind their names. Austin-based alternative folk band Sons of Santos, however, left their name up to their listeners. Founded by brothers Luis and Nick Soberon, the band members […]
Austin’s Fair City Fire catch a spark
In the year since forming their band, Austin-based rock group Fair City Fire has released their debut EP “Say It Loud,” embarked on their first tour and began recording their first full-length album. Before the four […]
Son de Rey focuses on ‘Ojos Azules’ and new challenges
The secret of a band staying together and evolving while others come and go isn’t rocket science, says Mikael Ramirez of the Austin-based quartet, Son de Rey. The key is to adjust to changes that […]
Patricia Vonne thrives as an independent voice and talent
People have asked Austin singer-songwriter Patricia Vonne why her music is performed in English and Spanish. She proudly responds, “It is my heritage.” Vonne has called Texas home since her return to her native state […]
Johnny Degollado – Puro Conjunto for modern times
In an era of reverence for the latest technology, the newest device or a way to do something different, it is not always necessary to replace what exists because it is considered “old.” For award […]