The HI-35: Ear Traffic’s favorite tracks of 2018, #20-1
Politics, keen societal observation, sheer sonic kickassery, and just fun music — it’s all here in the HI-35, the ranking of my 35 favorite tracks of […]
The Hi-35: Ear Traffic’s favorite tracks of 2018, #35-21
I loved a lot more than 35 songs in 2018. But for a year-end list, you have to draw the line somewhere. And since there’s […]
Interview: Jackie Venson’s “pasta bowl year”
On the surface, Jackie Venson’s show at Antone’s last Sunday had the feel of a victory lap — the joyous celebration of a record deal and […]
Shows: Regrettes, Welles and Micky James @Antone’s
Led by 18-year-old Lydia Night, L.A.’s Regrettes are something of a garage rock wonder, tackling feminism and other progressive themes with a refreshing directness. Whether […]
Free Week 2019 schedule released: Tameca Jones, Ringo Deathstarr and more
If you ever feel like your finger has slid off the pulse of Austin’s local music scene for a minute or so, you can always […]
Traffic Jam: Liz Cooper, Jackie Venson, the Crack Pipes’ Fake Eyelashes
Welcome to our first edition of Traffic Jam, where we quickly recap a little of what we’ve been up to lately — whether it be […]