SXSW 2023 – Post Pandemic 2-Step Starts Soft
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 LOS ANGELES, CA- Let’s rip the bandaid off this hairy arm and say it. Covid. I’m so fatigued with the word, the phenomenon, the actual illness, the idiocracy across the full political…
Softcult: A Captivating Journey into Melancholic Beauty
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- From the moment Softcult’s heavy, dreamy melodies reverberated through the venue, it became clear that I had stumbled upon a band deserving of my undivided attention. Comprised of twin siblings Phoenix (drums…
The Timeless Allure: Exploring Tamzene’s ‘Accidentally Told You’ and its Resonance with Classic Jazz Ballads
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Have you ever been so moved by a song that you become obsessed with it? That’s exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon Tamzene’s “accidentally told you” demo recording. I’ve…
Genre-Fluid and Electric: The Frost Children Shook It Up At SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Despite stumbling in a tad late to their gig at Swan Dive during SXSW, I was instantly swept up in the cyclone of energy that is The Frost Children. This sibling…
Drum ‘n’ Bass Revelation: Venbee’s Memorable Daytime Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TEXAS- The British Music Embassy’s showcase at SXSW presented me with a unique encounter, that of the drum ‘n’ bass artist, Venbee. Set against a clear blue sky and caressed by the…
From Chicago to Swan Dive: Bnny’s Captivating Concert Experience Reviewed
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Immersing oneself in the vast sea of indie music often paves the way for unexpected encounters with hidden gems. One such gem that sparkled brightly for me was Bnny, the Chicago-based…
Experiencing Sans Soucis: A First-Time Review of Her SXSW Performance
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Sans Soucis is the London-based project of Italian singer-songwriter Giulia Grispino, and I had the pleasure of catching her performance on the British Music Embassy stage at SXSW. Known for her…
An Arresting Encounter With R&B’s Moody Bank$ occurred at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- As my evening was drawing to a close, I stepped into The North Door at the suggestion of a publicist to catch the artist Moody Bank$. I needed a bit a…
Boyo at Hotel Vegas: A First-Time Encounter with LA’s Lo-Fi Indie Rock Band
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Amidst a bustling schedule at Hotel Vegas, I serendipitously found myself engrossed in the unexpected delight of a live set from Boyo. This Los Angeles-based act has been on my radar…
Floodlights at SXSW: The Aussie Indie Rock Phenomenon’s Impressive Performance
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Under the dim lights of Valhalla during South By Southwest, I was struck by the resonant sound of the indie rock ensemble Floodlights, an act I was experiencing for the first…
