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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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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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[…]
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