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Interview: Mike Melinoe, back in his real domain

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Joeyartist feature

(Photo by Caitlin Rounds)   This summer, Mike Melinoe was homeless. It was only for a couple of weeks, but there’s no “only” in homelessness, is there? He was sleeping at the Domain. Yes, the shopping[…]

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Here are some of my musical limits. Where are yours?

November 6, 2019November 7, 2019 Joeymusic opinion

“This is too hard for me.” “Too soft for me.” “Too poppy for me.” “Too punk for me.” Chances are, if you listen to music with any regularity, you’ve thought something along these lines, and maybe[…]

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ACL Performer Interview: The subtle rebellion of Houses

October 27, 2019November 14, 2019 Joeyartist feature

If you listen to Houses, or saw the person/project known legally as Dexter Tortoriello at Austin City Limits Music Festival this year, rebellion probably isn’t the first thing you’d associate with him. Tortoriello has made atmospheric,[…]

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ACL Weekend 2 overview: Most memorable moments, top performances and a few other “bests”

October 19, 2019October 20, 2019 Joeyconcert review

Friday was the cold day that turned out fine. Saturday was the day an artist went AWOL. Sunday was the day everything was perfect. Force me to reduce Austin City Limits Weekend 2 in 2019[…]

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ACL Weekend 2, Day 3 quick reaction: Lizzo enters ACL lore

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Joeyconcert review

Lizzo. Lizzo, Lizzo, Lizzo. So, I’ll have a final recap of Austin City Limits Weekend 2 coming up later this week where, among other comments, I’ll rank my favorite shows of the entire weekend. Thanks[…]

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ACL Weekend 2, Day 2 quick reaction: Abhi the Nomad, Megan Thee No-Show, Billie the Kid and Childish the Adult

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Joeyconcert review

My recap on Friday’s events at Austin City Limits was titled, in part, “The misery that wasn’t.” For me, Saturday became The Schedule Conflict That Wasn’t. Not in a good way, though. It’s a fact[…]

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