Serendipitous Encounter: Folk Bitch Trio’s Enchanting Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I navigated the midday streets of Austin, a siren song lured me into an unexpected sanctuary amidst the cacophony of SXSW. The small venue Chess, typically… at least every time I…
Coach Party Rocks the British Music Embassy at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Hailing from the Isle of Wight, Coach Party is rapidly becoming the UK’s latest export ready to conquer the American music scene. With an edgy, raw sound that harkens back to indie…
Skinny Lister Delivers Raucous Folk-Punk Show at Marshall Funhouse
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Skinny Lister electrified the Marshall Funhouse at Parish crowd during SXSW 2024 with a raucous performance that blended folk charm with punk tones. Taking the stage with infectious enthusiasm, the British band…
Annabelle Chairlegs: The Unyielding Pulse of Austin’s Psychedelic Scene
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Returning to SXSW always feels like coming home, especially when it includes catching Annabelle Chairlegs. This Austin-based band has carved out a permanent place in my heart with their unique blend of…
Exploring Eleni Drake’s Unique Blend of Mellow Rock and Soulful Vocals
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX—Eleni Drake, a British-Greek singer-songwriter, has been steadily making her mark with soothing melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics. Born in Johannesburg and raised in London, Drake has been sharing her music since 2020,…
Exploring Glixen’s Unique Sound: A Heavy Shoegaze Band from Phoenix
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- When I’m in the right mood, nothing hits the spot like heavy shoegaze music. During South by Southwest back in March, I made it a point to catch an up-and-coming shoegaze band…
Exploring Identity and Empowerment: Forest Claudette’s Impactful SXSW 2024 Set
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- One of the standouts from SXSW 2024 came on the very first day through an incredibly talented singer-songwriter named Forest Claudette. Sporting an infectious, pearly white smile, the 24-year-old brought their captivating…
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…
