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…
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…
Aly & AJ Embrace Americana with Silver Deliverer at Luck Reunion 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- Let’s start by getting this out of the way—I am a massive Aly & AJ fan. I’m their exact demographic. I watched Cow Belles, memorized every music video, and still…
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…
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 The crowd that surrounded me earlier had gradually been replaced by men over…
The Rise of Darkwave Amid Austin’s Changing Identity at SXSW 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve been attending South by Southwest since 2002, with a solid decade logged as an official festival photographer. I’ve seen countless up-and-coming acts break into the mainstream. As a native Austinite turned…
SXSW 2025 Review: Music Magic, Corporate Cuts, and the Future of the Festival
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Every year, like clockwork, I find myself drawn back to Austin, Texas, for one of the most electrifying gatherings of musical talent on the planet—South by Southwest (SXSW). As a passionate music…
