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 a certain interstate here that people love to hate, here[…]
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Month: December 2018
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 a single release, and the culmination of a year gone[…]
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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 their songs are exploring sexuality confusion, a young woman boldly[…]
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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 make it a New Year’s resolution to find that pulse[…]
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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 concerts, albums, events, or general music-related tomfoolery — in bite-sized[…]
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