High Waisted Light Up SXSW with Glitter, Grit, and Surf Rock Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve seen High Waisted many times, and they never disappoint. The NYC surf rock band always brings the energy with their technicolor outfits, glittery guitar riffs, and sassy vocals. The Smartpunk Records…
The Legendary Troubadour Hosts Jet’s Triumphant U.S. Return After 14 Years
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jet’s two-night run at the Troubadour marked the band’s return to U.S. soil after a 14-year absence, and the sense of occasion was unmistakable. The Troubadour, with its deep-rooted history in the Los Angeles music scene, felt like the perfect venue for their…
The Damned Ignites a Punk Rock Fire in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL- After over 40 years as a juggernaut entity in the punk rock world, The Damned has touched down on North American soil once again. This time, bringing the classic 1980-82 lineup featuring Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Paul Gray…
Golf Alpha Bravo’s Sonic Odyssey: Exploring ‘Surf The Coffin’ with Gab Winterfield
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the crisp night of October 13th, 2023 at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood, I found myself bathed in the entrancing aura of Golf Alpha Bravo’s enigmatic frontman, the Australian virtuoso Gab Winterfield. It was a night that left me yearning for the…
Movie Club at Harvard & Stone: A Psychedelic Symphony
LOS ANGELES, CA- Movie Club, Venice Beach’s prodigious instrumental psych rock duo, has been making waves for a while now, with their tantalizing synthesis of electric guitar and drums, not to mention their magnetic visual collaborations. Having tracked their sonic evolution over the years, I’d…
Ritchie White Orchestra: A Retro Rock Revival at Levitt Pavilion
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Amidst the cacophony of modern music trends, nostalgic reminders of rock’s golden era are always welcome. Enter the Ritchie White Orchestra, a sextet whose hard-rocking, pop-infused psychedelic sound does just that. From the…
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…
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…
In Awe of a Guitar Master: Watching Robby Krieger Bring Classic Doors Songs to Life
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Robby Krieger is an American musician and songwriter who is best known as the guitarist for the rock band, The Doors. Krieger’s contributions to the band’s sound and style were crucial,…
The Black Angels: Austin’s Most Iconic Export Takes SXSW by Storm with Psychedelic and Meditative Soundscape
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- The Black Angels are a band that originated in Austin, Texas, and their music is heavily influenced by the city’s rich musical heritage. Austin is known for its vibrant music scene,…
