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…
Get Hooked on Tribe Friday: The Rising Stars of Bubblegum Emo
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Bubblegum emo, a genre that seamlessly blends pop-infused rock, emo, indie, and garage-rock, has found its latest torchbearers in the Swedish trio Tribe Friday. Drawing influences from bands like My Chemical…
Experience the Enchanting Voice and Experimental Sounds of CIFIKA
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- “I had heard quite a bit about CIFIKA prior to seeing her perform this year in Austin. Several photographers who had caught her performance the last time she was in town for…
Núria Graham at Central Presbyterian Church: A Divine Experience at SXSW 2023
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Especially a festival as expansive and intractable as SXSW, where the sea of good talent is so vast that it becomes difficult for otherwise excellent artists to separate from the pack. Like…
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,…
Emotional Depth and Introspective Lyrics: The Power of Bartees Strange’s Music
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Bartees Strange is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Washington, D.C. His music is a blend of indie rock, punk, and electronic, with introspective and personal lyrics. He has been…
RVG’s Romy Vager Charms Audience with Emotive Lyrics and Raw Performance
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- RVG is an Australian post-punk band which formed in 2015 consisting of Romy, Marc Nolte, Reuben Bloxham and Isabele Wallace. RVG’s debut album, “A Quality of Mercy”, was released in 2017….