Some quick, barely organized thoughts on ACL 2019
The world demands a fast, if not instant, reaction. Since the Austin City Limits lineup isn’t the Mueller report — something that should be deliberately […]
Review: Walker Lukens, Adult
One of Austin’s quirkiest and most intriguing solo artists, Walker Lukens really seems to love sounds. He loves creating them, and he loves mashing them […]
Shows: Jackie Venson album release @ the Paramount
When you know you’re in the building for one of the greatest moments of an artist’s young life, and that artist bleeds that appreciation for the […]
Shows: The Revivalists @ ACL Live
The rare times you encounter them, eight-piece rock bands are something to behold. You find yourself casting your eyes around the whole stage, wondering whether everybody […]
SXSW 2019: Some favorite (first) shows
As usual, South by Southwest was exhausting, hard on the feet and easy on the ears. This year — once again roughing it on the […]
Austin Music Awards 2019: Recapping the Anti-Oscars
Last week, I sporadically watched the Academy Awards. You know: In for the first 20 minutes, off to Netflix for “Schitt’s Creek” and other higher-quality TV, pop […]