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…
Belouis Some Talks Return to U.S. Stages, “Pretty in Pink,” and New Music After 30-Year Hiatus
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! CINCINNATI, OH- It’s been over three decades since Belouis Some graced U.S. stages, but the recent tour alongside Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel marked a long-awaited return for the enigmatic voice behind 1980s classics like “Imagination”…
Light Up The Blues 2025: Neil Young, Stephen Stills & Legends Unite at the Greek Theatre for Autism Awareness
LOS ANGELES, CA- A lineup of Laurel Canyon legends linked up for the seventh iteration of Light Up The Blues on April 26, a particularly chilly night at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Benefitting Autism Speaks, which is celebrating its 20th year, the…
The Dumes Ignite SXSW With Blazing Rock Energy and Raw Emotional Power
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I was fortunate to catch The Dumes multiple times during my trip to SXSW this year, and they never once disappointed. There’s something about their soul-punching brand of rock ‘n’ roll that…
SAINt JHN And A Night of Rising Stars at The Novo
LOS ANGELES, CA- The lights dimmed at The Novo and it was like the room inhaled all at once—shoulders tensed, voices rose, and suddenly the space felt smaller, hotter, more alive. A charge ran through the crowd, not the wild kind yet, but the kind…
Everclear Honors 30-Year Legacy with Powerful SXSW Set at Austin’s Mohawk
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I stood in front of the stage at Austin’s legendary music venue, Mohawk, waiting for Everclear to go on. The crowd that surrounded me earlier had gradually been replaced by men over…
CAPYAC Brings Surreal Grooves and Theatrical Whimsy to Mohawk Austin on Rubblebucket’s “Year of the Banana” Tour
AUSTIN, TX — The evening air was thick with the lingering heat of the day, offering only brief relief in the form of a breeze as I stepped into the outdoor area of the Mohawk. Being on CAPYAC’s home turf of Austin, I wondered whether…
