Band of Horses Bring Nostalgia and Power to Life at SXSW 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Stubbs was flooding with people the moment Jacks Mannequin left the stage. It was clear that Band of Horses was high on everyone’s SXSW to do list as attendees flocked towards the…
Momma Deliver a Nostalgic Yet Fresh Alt-Rock Set at The Fonda Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a feeling you get sometimes when listening to music—a sonic deja vu. Like you’ve been here before, but you can’t quite pinpoint where. That’s what I felt the first time I listened to Welcome to My Blue Sky, the latest release…
Larkin Poe Ignite The Fonda Theatre with Grammy-Winning Swagger and Raw Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been championing Larkin Poe since 2018, when I first stumbled across their set at SXSW. Back then, it was the gritty blues riffs and sibling harmonies that pulled me in. There was a rawness to their sound—a Southern stomp that felt…
Alisa Xayalith Mesmerizes with Dreamy Solo Set and ‘Slow Crush’ Intimacy at The Troubadour
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Next up was Alisa Xayalith, known for being the lead singer of alt-pop giants The Naked and Famous, I wasn’t aware that she was performing at this show It caught me quite…
Khatumu Captivates with Intimate Energy and Emotional Honesty at The Troubadour Ahead Of “Free Therapy”
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Opening the night was Seattle-based Khatumu Tuscherer, who quickly captured the room’s attention. Although I came in knowing little, my research revealed she’s a Yale alum who dove into music during dorm…
Betty Taylor Brings Breezy Aussie Indie Rock to SXSW’s Sounds Australia Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- It was a sweltering afternoon at The Creek and The Cave, but spirits were high and the sausage was smoking on the grill. The Sounds Australia SXSW showcase buzzed with energy as…
Jack’s Mannequin Rekindles Millennial Emo Nostalgia at SXSW’s Stubb’s Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At first glance, Stubb’s might seem like just another unassuming bar on Red River. But this hybrid BBQ joint and music venue (yes, like the BBQ sauce) is often home to one…
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Light Up Charleston with Rock Royalty Energy — The Vindys Impress as Openers
CHARLESTON, WV- 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are back on the road for a headlining spring tour, making a stop at the Clay Center in Charleston, WV. The duo has spent the last 45 years as one…
TVOD Bring the Chaos and Catharsis on Debut Album Party Time – A Frenzied Revelation at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There’s something magical about SXSW—those unscripted moments when you wander into a dusty courtyard, not expecting much, and walk away buzzing. That’s how I found TVOD. I had driven out to Radio…
A Night at Melancholy Inn, My Favorite Bed-and-(Japanese) Breakfast
NEW YORK, NY — On the first of four nights at Brooklyn Paramount, the energy was nothing short of ebullient. “Love your shoes, Michelle!” someone shouted out early in the set. “I love all the crowns!” Zauner replied with a sweet, slightly bashful smile. Michelle…
