Artists to Hear: July 2019
Though we looooove the medium of print, we understand it has limitations. One challenge we face is finding new ways to feature the pleathora of musicians (in Austin and beyond) that submit their music with each call for art. We tried adding mini speakers and taping individual USBs to each issue but that just wasn’t cost […]
Artists to Hear: May 2019
Though we looooove the medium of print, we understand it has limitations. One challenge we face is finding new ways to feature the pleathora of musicians (in Austin and beyond) that submit their music with each call for art. We tried adding mini speakers and taping individual USBs to each issue but that just wasn’t cost […]
New Music from an Alternate Youniverse
From the fall of socialism came the rise of Slovakian electro quartet, The Youniverse. Worshipping dyed-in-the-wool Delta blues, the weird and wonderful world of The Youniverse is drenched in the industrial grit of bands like Nine Inch Nails with a blues-y, stomping juxtaposition like The Kills. This sort of push/pull, pop and grit is apparent across their entire […]
Summertime Indie Pop from Jaicee Rentz
Jaicee Rentz must be wise beyond her years. At only 16 years of age, the San Clemente, California native has found her voice and knows just how to use it. At such an influential time in her life, Jaicee Rentz see’s the unforgettable moments of growing in adolescence as they’re happening. Instead of letting them […]
New Single “Try” from Scottish Songstress Toni Sidgwick
Singer-songwriter, Toni Sidgwick, recently released a fresh single, “Try,” a track that shimmers with a soft energy. Following her EP, Lions, an album which no one can play just once, “Try” does not disappoint. The serene acoustic guitar strums listeners into a trance, it leaves you slipping in the North Sea. “Try” leaves you slipping […]
Dr. Dog Brings their Psychedelic Folk to Austin
Over the past weekend, I got a chance to see the ever-delightful Dr. Dog perform at the Moody Theatre, promoting their latest album, “Critical Equation.” While their abundance of albums are deservedly beloved, Dr. Dog is rightfully known as an outstanding live band. I’ve seen them three times now and they proved that they have […]
Shoegaze Sounds from Babbling April
Babbling April, a shoegaze quartet based out of DC, recently released their single “Reputation” off of their new EP Holy Gold earlier this month. The story of Babbling April begins with member Dave New: he was the creative force which spearheaded the creation of the band, a symptom of his life long love affair with music and home […]
Hidden Gems from Eclectic Quartet Junkyard Fieldtrip
Junkyard Fieldtrip’s latest 2 singles surely will not be found in any junkyard. In fact, “Collide” and “We’re All Here” are a couple of gems that have willingly stumbled upon elements of different musical treasures. These two tracks might fall under different genres from each other, but both still uniquely have their way of highlighting […]
Austin’s Mysterious Music Artist Known Only as fuvk
fuvk is a songwriter who is continuously releasing engaging and personal music to every season of the year. We tracked her down to chat about her work. What is the intention of your music? Is it simply a personal journal or do you want to grow an audience at the same time? In the beginning, […]
We Found Our Flow at Euphoria 2017
Sprawled across the 60 acres of Carson Creek Ranch just minutes east of downtown Austin, fans of music, art, fashion, and good vibes flocked to Euphoria Festival to party in the glorious spring weather we’ve all been eagerly awaiting. Whatever you may have found at Euphoria, (a new dance move? glow sticks? an inflatable chair named after […]