Music
With plenty of bands from all over the globe playing the festival, we know it’s hard to choose which ones to go and see. So we're doing the legwork for you.
Austin has been searching for a way to make living as a pro musician doable again. Now, Mayor Adler has a plan, and $10 million to back it up.
Slugbug, an experimental Austin band, has released the Stupid Rock EP, featuring some of the most interesting sounds we have heard all summer.
Local guitarist Jackie Venson has become a staple in the Austin music scene for her expressive voice and incredible guitar playing for a few years now.
Genuine Leather, an Austin indie rock band, has released its current album teaser, “Come Along with Me Tonight,” from their upcoming album Brunch.
Following up his album Chips and Salsa from 2015, Austin emcee Sertified has dropped an incredibly catchy new single, “Lost Land,” which hip hop fans won’t be able to stop listening to.
Austin indie band Wildfires has a new single, “Undead Fun,” off their brand-new album Aquas Frescas (Part Two), out September 7, and it deserves a listen.
Baby Lucy is the latest project from musician Troy Tabner, who has played drums for Austin band Sweet Talk.
Wild Bill and the Lost Knobs are one of Austin’s most creative country groups, thanks to their entertaining lyrics and interesting songs.
Holiday Mountain, one of Austin’s quirkier acts, has released a new single titled “Bump That Bass,” a new electronic influenced song that will pump up the energy in the Austin music scene.
One of Austin’s latest “buzz bands” is Los Coast, a group fronted by Georgia transplant Trey Privott. Their latest single, “Simplify,” is definitely a tune to blast that will give Austinites a new group to obsess over.
Austin rock band Carl Sagan’s Skate Shoes has a new self-titled EP out, and to introduce fans they also decided to drop a new single, “Speak."
The Austin hip-hop community is about to explode, and it will gain a much larger audience due to artists such as Lil’ T.
After releasing their debut album last year, Mamahawk started getting noticed, for good reason. These weirdrockers from Austin are doing something unique.
Keeper, an Austin vocal ensemble with a synth pop sound, just released a new song titled “Dock” via Interview Magazine. The track is a preview of their upcoming EP, Corners, out on September 13.
Austin’s Tele Novella recently released a new single titled “Heavy Balloon” via NPR's All Songs Considered, showing the world that they are back with their breezy brand of indie pop.
San Marcos psychedelic rock band Crypt Trip has a hit on their hands with one of their latest songs, “Natural Chylde,” off of their new EP Mabon Songs, which captures the bands passion for rock and roll.
Formed in 2015, Austin rock band Planet Manhood has introduced us to their muddy rock songs by essentially going back in time, releasing...
Beginning in 2012, local band The Deer formed as a solo project of front woman Grace Park, but has since gone on to become so much more.
After releasing her record Native State in 2014, Austin vocalist Jess Williamson is back with an introduction to her upcoming LP Heart Song, set for release on November 4th.
On their latest record Denatured, Austin band Real Live Tigers sticks to their folk roots with some truly beautiful, reflective songs. Listen here.
As September approaches and the state government returns from its summer recess, some tough decisions will need to be made.
Carl Sagan’s Skate Shoes is a relatively new band in town, quickly becoming known for their loud, infectious indie rock jams.
