Guest article by Ben Snyder The low cost of living used to attract musicians here. Austin’s small town feel, combined with its thriving economy, drew talent away from New York and Los Angeles, simply because the rent was cheaper. But that’s not the case anymore. It’s getting harder and harder to make a living as […]
Tele Novella Brings Haunting, Psych-Pop Fun to Austin’s Local Music Scene
A photo posted by Alberto | 27 | M | ATX (@ennuinie) on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:57pm PDT It’s difficult to describe music in general, nevermind attempting to explain Tele Novella, a red hot, psychedelic, 60s-inspired rock band straight out of Austin. The description found on their Facebook page captures their unique sound quite […]
Austin Music Foundation Empowers Local Artists
Though the typical Austinite may never see it, there is much more to Austin’s vibrant musicians than late night shows and the latest hustle. Austin Music Foundation is one of the few local non-profits that support local musicians, so they can continue to rock our musical worlds. Although I knew of Austin Music Foundation, I was amazed to discover just […]
16 Pro Tips for Making the Most of ACL Music Fest
On the verge of celebrating its 13th birthday, ACL Music Festival continues to outdo itself year after year. I’ve been attending the festival for the past seven years and, each time around, I’ve either gotten a little smarter, or the festival has gotten a little better. Or maybe it’s a combination of both. ACL has become a well-oiled […]
Gary Clark Jr. Is Austin Music Legend in the Making
Gary Clark Jr. is making Austin proud once again. In anticipation of his latest album, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, Clark performed during an ACL taping for the show’s upcoming 41st season. I cannot quite put into words how energizing and entertaining it is to watch Gary Clark Jr. perform live. But I’ll try.
Migrant Kids Discusses Life Changing Move to Austin
Guest article by Emily Burns For Miguel Ojeda, John Zakoor and Bryan O’Flynn, the band name Migrant Kids represents not only a group of musicians, but the embodiment of a lifestyle. I had the chance to sit down with the band and learn a bit more about their music and background. Musical Support System As […]
5 Up and Coming Austin Musicians to Watch
Austin has a lot of nicknames: ATX, Bat City, the Violet Crown, Liberal City of Texas, Hippie Haven. But the nickname that rings true to everyone who calls Austin home is the Live Music Capital of the World. Not Texas, not the U.S., but the entire world! It goes without saying that choosing only five up and […]
5 Noteworthy Austin Latino Artists to See Live
Guest article by Emily Burns The Live Music Capital of the World is home to countless local musicians, and Austin rightfully prides itself on its community of artists and their diversity. The Hispanic culture is a dynamic part of the city that naturally intersects our music scene. While there are many phenomenal local Latino artists, we narrowed […]
Kiddoo and the Dude’s Circus Funk Rock Keeps Austin Weird
Which bands did you check out last weekend? Maybe you caught a soulful blues set at Saxon Pub. Dug a few cover bands on Dirty 6th. Rocked out to a bluegrass/hardcore mashup at Empire Garage. Me? I saw a circus funk/rock seven piece with performance artists, a rapper dressed like a cast member from Super Troopers […]
Shakey Graves: From Suitcase Musician to Rising Star
With over 1,800 in attendance, Alejandro Rose-Garcia was headlining in front of his largest crowd ever. “I’m just gonna take a minute to soak all this in,” Alejandro, better known as Shakey Graves, shared with the at-capacity audience. The hometown favorite had come full circle. Since returning to Austin in 2010, Shakey Graves had taken his […]
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