Derrick Lee
Sara Houser: A Multi-Faceted Force in Austin’s Music Scene
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I hadn’t planned on dropping in at The Creek and the Cave, but a local friend suggested I go and check out the venue that was once the beloved rock and…
TYSON: Crafting Ethereal R&B and Embracing Authenticity
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- After catching TYSON’s set for the British Music Embassy, I decided to google her to see what her background was. Low and behold, I would read that Tyson Mcvey has music…
Renforshort’s Captivating Stage Presence: A Testament to Her Raw Talent
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- While I previously mentioned that I had only caught two acts performing twice at SXSW, I technically caught three… technically. I initially saw Renforshort at Inn Cahoots, but due to some camera…
Win A Pair of Tickets To See Annabelle Chairlegs Perform In Los Angeles!!!
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- As I suggested in a previous post, I don’t often catch an act twice at SXSW. However, I have been known to make exceptions and one of those exceptions was Annabelle…
The Warning Shakes The Regent with Electrifying Performance in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I was invited to The Regent earlier this month to shoot Holy Wars, I have to be honest and admit that I wasn’t all to familiar with other acts on the bill. One my contributors had written about Plush when they…
Discovering Live Music Magic with Michelle’s Vibrant Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- One of my favorite acts from SXSW was the group Michelle. Performing at SXSW for NME and Bose’s showcase at Inn Cahoots, this group from New York City, consisting of Sofia…
Stumbling Upon Poison Ruïn’s Raw Punk Energy at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I hadn’t planned on checking Poison Ruïn out, but as fate would have it, I was walking by Hotel Vegas on my way to catch an act at a different venue,…
LØREN Shines at JADED and Balming Tiger’s SXSW Showcase: The Rise of a Korean Rockstar
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- At JADED and Balming Tiger’s SXSW showcase, much of the anticipation swirled around Korean recording artist LØREN. Recently signed to the 88rising roster, with scheduled appearances at Coachella and a fresh…
Keep An Eye On Austin’s Psychedelic Garage-Jazz-Rock Trio Being Dead
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Being Dead is a psychedelic garage-jazz-rock that I was able to catch by chance at SXSW. While waiting to see another band, this band, founded by Juli Keller and Cody…
The Rise of Danielle Ponder: From Public Defender to Powerhouse Performer
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- For years, when the name Danielle Ponder was mentioned, it often conjured images of a courtroom. After all, she was a dedicated public defender in Rochester, New York for approximately a…