11.14.16

by Melanie Allen - November 20, 2016September 10, 2017

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen New York duo PWR BTTM play a show like no other. Their set is easily the most humorous, glittery, and staggering of any musical act formed post-2013. Counting SXSW, the duo has now played a total of 13 shows in Austin just this year. PWR

Violent Femmes // Live @ Stubb’s // 7.20.16

by Melanie Allen - July 27, 2016July 29, 2016

Article by: Sydney Rush // Photos by: Melanie Allen A full house at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas on an unbearably hot Wednesday night proved that Violent Femmes still have what it takes to sell out a show and put on a perfect show. Two very diverse acts came together at a

The Front Bottoms // Live @ Emo’s // 4.28.16

by Melanie Allen - May 6, 2016May 6, 2016

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen Emo’s in Austin, TX became a hot spot for indie kids last Thursday night. Three up and coming indie duos sold out the venue. Headliners, The Front Bottoms, have an insanely dedicated fanbase. People started lining up early in the morning, and many came with

A SXSW MUSIC EXPERIENCE // Austin, TX // 3.18 – 3.19.16

by Melanie Allen - March 23, 2016March 23, 2016

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen I attend SXSW every year, and my favorite part has always been the music, seeing some of my favorite acts and finding new acts to seek out in the future. This year I was able to make it out to several different showcases, many of

RAC w/ Big Data // Live @ Emo’s // 11.16.2015

by Melanie Allen - November 19, 2015

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen RAC, Remix Artist Collective, is a project originated by Andre Allen Anjos and performs as a 5-piece. They’re currently on the Going Our Own Way tour with special guests Big Data, Karl Kling, and Filous. The round of artists came through Austin this Monday night

ALBUM REVIEW: “Drifting Remix EP” by ON AN ON

by Melanie Allen - November 17, 2015November 17, 2015

Article by: Melanie Allen “Drifting” is the mournful indie-pop single off of ON AN ON’s sophomore album, And The Wave Has Two Sides. Last Friday, the band released a remix EP of the track. The hit is prominently vocals and acoustic guitar until the bridge, which is more upbeat, heavier, and

LIGHTS, THE MOWGLI’S // Live @ Emo’s // 11.4.15

by Melanie Allen - November 7, 2015November 7, 2015

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen LIGHTS is an easy name to remember, and it's one that won't easily be forgotten after seeing the singer with this name perform live. She (Lights) made the first stop of her tour at Emo’s in Austin this past Tuesday, and joining her are a couple of

Mac DeMarco // Stubb’s // 10.20.15

by Melanie Allen - October 23, 2015October 25, 2015

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen Indie rock poster boy Mac DeMarco swung through Austin this Tuesday, touring behind the release of his mini LP, Another One. Supporting Mac on his first large scale Austin show were Walter TV and The Alex Calder Band. Pulling stylistically from noise rock and punk and

WILCO // Live @ Stubb’s // 9.30.15

by Melanie Allen - October 3, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen Legendary alternative rock band Wilco played two back-to-back shows at Stubb’s in Austin this week, both of which sold out in minutes. These last two shows were the last of this entire tour and they sure finished it with a bang. The band is celebrating

ON AN ON Live @ Holy Mountain // 8.26.15

by Melanie Allen - August 28, 2015October 16, 2015

The trio is touring on their sophomore album and they were especially excited to be playing in Austin.