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…
Lucky Lo’s Poignant Performance at SXSW: A Voice for Music and Humanity
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Amidst the crowded chaos and electric energy of SXSW, sometimes it’s the quieter moments that linger in the mind long after the festival ends. Lucky Lo’s performance at the KCRW showcase at…
Stumbling Upon Fat Dog at SXSW: A Live Music Revelation
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As the round up another day of SXSW chaos, I found myself on the hunt for fresh sounds and unexpected vibes. Hotel Vegas was my next stop—a venue notorious for hosting some…
City of the Sun: A Sonic Journey Through Ethereal Soundscapes and Latin Rhythms
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Austin’s SXSW is a playground for musical discovery, but sometimes the real gems shine outside the official lineup. It was at one such event, hosted by Paste Magazine and Illegal Mezcal, that…
Glasgow’s Spyres: The Indie Rock Upstarts Worth Keeping An Eye On
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At the British Music Embassy during SXSW, Spyres took the stage and delivered an electrifying mid-afternoon performance. This Glasgow-based band, led by the dynamic duo of Emily Downie and Keira McGuire, radiated…
Lo Moon at SXSW: An Afternoon Set That Echoed Distinction
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There’s a certain allure about catching a band like Lo Moon in an intimate setting, and the early afternoon set at The Mohawk during SXSW was nothing short of mesmerizing. With…
Alisa Amador Brings Intimacy and Insight to East Austin Block Party
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Walking the nearly two miles to the Ilegal Mezcal and Paste Magazine’s East Austin Block Party during SXSW felt like a pilgrimage. Laden with what felt like 50 pounds of camera gear…
CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE: A Wildly Vivid Kaleidoscope of Sound at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- In the pulsating heart of Austin’s SXSW, where the eclectic converges with the electric, an explosive act caught my attention: CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE. Performing at Elysium for Tokyo Calling, this enigmatic Japanese…
James Smith: The UK’s Next Troubadour Triumph
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- The British Music Embassy at SXSW has long been a fertile ground for discovering new musical talent, and this year was no exception. Among the standout performers was James Smith, a singer-songwriter…
