Hong Kong Wigs is Energizing Austin’s Rock Music Scene
Power trio Hong Kong Wigs–Jon Fitcher, Anastasia Wright and Adam Lee Galvan–played their first show on Halloween 2018 and never looked back. Hong Kong Wigs is the brain child of veteran Austin musician Jon Fitcher, who adds high energy guitar riffs to every song. Adam Galvan and Anastasia Wright’s dynamic drum and bass grooves anchor […]
How The Gonzos are Following their Dreams Through Eclectic Alternative Rock
Erick Soberanes, Brian Garcia and Andrea Zaramella are the powerful trio behind The Gonzos. Their influences span genres and generations, from Led Zeppelin to BB King, all of which you can hear in their eclectic and soulful alternative music. Their latest EP, The Gonzos III, was released earlier this year to much praise. We interviewed […]
Megafauna on the Reward and the Sacrifice of Shredding
For the last 14 years, Megafauna has been shredding infectious riffs and raw garage energy in Austin. Dani Neff started Megafauna in 2008, after moving from Brooklyn to Austin. Along the way she teamed up with talented musicians Will Krause, Zack Humphrey and Winston Barrett to form the heavy metal supergroup we see today. Since […]
James Robinson’s New Project is the Ultimate Music Collaboration
James Robinson is adding some soul to the gumbo that is Austin’s music scene. He is the resurgence of soul, R&B and jazz–bringing together artists from all genres to collaborate on his newest project, Rivers of My Father. We interviewed James for Issue 23 to dig into his musical background. So you’re from Memphis, right, […]
Versatile Singer-Songwriter S.L. Houser is Austin’s Secret Weapon
S.L. Houser is the self-described “swiss army knife” in Austin’s music scene. With her classical training and highly developed technique, she’s able to take many forms as a musician–recording and performing with different bands of all genres. We interviewed S.L. Houser in Issue 23 to find out what makes her ULTRA SUPER PLUS. When did […]
Urban Heat is Synth Pop for the Future
After transitioning from punk bands to synth pop, Jonathan Horstmann formed Urban Heat. It’s not your typical 80’s synth pop, it’s music for now. And soon to be music for the future. The trio performed at our ART: Live! Issue 23 Celebration in February, and we can’t get enough. For Issue 23, we interviewed lead […]
All Aboard the Funky, Soulful Space Trayn
Space Trayn is the funkadelic, jazz-infused musical project from Jerome Vivino. After holding down the lead guitar position in various local bands, Jerome decided to show a different side of himself. He traded in the darker, grittier sound for upbeat, funky songs packed with fun. It’s the first time he’s getting to make his music–happy […]
Wolf Garden’s Music is Infinite
Wolf Garden combines rock and electronic music to create his own unique sound. His motto is “Contemplate Infinity.” We interviewed Wolf Garden for Issue 21 “Be Cause,” to learn more about the journey that lead him to release his first record, Sex in Andromeda. You can also see his paintings in our previous Artists to […]
Artists to Hear: ‘A Lone Star Love’ Soundtrack
We’re back with a special edition Artists to Hear where we’ll discover new music featured in the upcoming short film A LONE STAR LOVE. Almost Real Things has featured and booked over 100 musicians, bands, and producers. So when someone asks for suggestions, we’re always ready to help find the perfect match. In this case […]
Artists to Hear: 5 Versatile Musicians to Listen to Now
Time to dance, chill, vibe and discover new music. We’re constantly searching for new music. Between Zach being a DJ and my time as a radio host, we’ve developed an affinity for the hunt. Living in Austin also gives us access to tons of undiscovered artists, all with their own unique musical expression. In this […]