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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Shows: Carson McHone album release party @ Cactus Cafe
Seeing Carson McHone live at this stage of her career is just plain exciting. She’s spent the past several years conquering Austin’s considerable fan base for true, traditional country music. Not only is her voice[…]
Interview: The world of Thunderpussy
When I caught up with Seattle’s Thunderpussy shortly after their set at Austin City Limits Weekend Two, singer Molly Sides answered one question with a reference, just in passing, to “the world of Thunderpussy.” That[…]
ACL Weekend 2 final recap: Music, nonstop civic peer pressure, and more
Let’s just say that if you attended Weekend 2 of Austin City Limits 2018 and subsequently decide not to vote, you’re not very susceptible to the incessant urgings of your favorite musicians. In fact, I’d[…]