In a musical era where artists all start to sound the same, Bon Iver shatters the mold, breaks new ground, and trailblazes their own way into uncharted territory. I could live a thousand years and perhaps never experience anything like the Bon Iver Austin City Limits taping. Let me set the scene for you. As I walked into […]
What You Need to Know About Austin City Limits & KLRU
Everyone has heard of Austin City Limits, but few know much about the origins and long history of this Austin icon. This article has “juice.” This is simply a term I use as a blogger to refer to an article that has not only general information, but also useful information. You know, things like the […]
Calliope Musicals New Album Profits Homeless Through Magic Militia
What was planned as an 11 o’clock show time stretched to midnight, but that didn’t suck the energy from the crowd. Skinny’s Ballroom was crammed, as fans of Calliope Musicals gathered to celebrate the release of the Austin band’s first full-length album. As lead singer Carrie Fussell glided through their set, I sensed a heavy […]
Exclusive: Saints of Valory Untold Story
Loud drums, loud bass and chemistry. This is the story of the Saints of Valory, never fully told or published until now. Before you go any further, know that if you ever decide to take on chronicling a band’s history, take my advice and get all of the band members together in one room, chain them to […]
Maggie Koerner and the Slow Burn Heat Up Austin
Every once in a while when a vocalist steps to the microphone, takes a breath for that first note, and lets the sound out, the audience is surprised. They’re left wondering, “Where did that sound come from?” and spend the rest of the set riding acoustic waves they never saw coming. Maggie Koerner and the […]
Tom Gimbel of Austin City Limits: This Is What I Want to Do
This is the story of a man who got what he wanted. Mix one part passionate, one part competitive, one part positive, and you get Tom Gimbel. Throw in a few parts happenstance, and you get Tom’s life: An amazing journey from record company intern to General Manager of Austin City Limits. Where he ends […]
Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #4: The Hereticks
This week I am featuring a high-energy Austin band named the Hereticks on the Austinot Music Podcast. Straight out of West Campus, the Hereticks started making music in Spring of 2011. Three of the four members met while living in Pearl Street Co-op, which is somewhat of a haven for musicians and artists west of […]
Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #3: The Rocketboys
This Austinot Music Podcast episode is very exciting for me personally. Why? Today I have the pleasure of sharing some music from Austin musicians, the Rocketboys. I started listening to the Rocketboys when they formed in Abilene, Texas years ago. Their powerful music, tumultuous history, and journey to settling in Austin has earned the Rocketboys […]
Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #2: Da Di Da
Hearing a truly eclectic band is always a breath of fresh air for me. I spend a lot of my time sifting through bands who, though talented, find it hard to deviate from time-tested genres. So my ears perked when I heard my roommate listening to Da Di Da one day. I asked what genre they were, […]
Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. #1: Emily Wolfe
As the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin is full of talented local artists. Many of them have had their big break, but what about the yet-undiscovered ones? What they need is a megaphone to blast their sound around Austin and beyond. Enter the Austinot Music Podcast. The Austinot Music Podcast premieres today thanks […]