Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen Austin, TX—A large marquee outside of the Mohawk read “SOLD OUT” and a line of Sleigh Bells and Sunflower Bean fans wrapped around the venue and down the block, eagerly waiting to enter. Sleigh Bells are known for their upbeat, loud, flashy shows—perfect for a
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Manchester Orchestra // Live @ Stubb’s // 9.9.17
Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen After just under two years, Manchester Orchestra hit Austin on a tour promoting their latest album, A Black Mile To The Surface. This show brought together a significantly wide demographic, as the band formed over 10 years ago. Opener All Get Out, who joined Manchester Orchestra
Wavves // Live @ The Mohawk // 5.28.17
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STRFKR // Live @ The Granada // 2.20.17
Young The Giant // Live @ Stubb’s // 2.10.17
Austra // Live @ The Mohawk // 2.4.17
Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen Austin’s new festival Sound On Sound hosted a live show this past weekend, at which the headliner was electronic group Austra. To start off the night was Austin’s very own “future wave” group Night Drive. Their dreamy, 80s-esque, synth-pop tracks captivated the audience, much of who
The Dean Ween Group // Live @ Emo’s // 2.3.17
Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen One half of Ween has taken his personal project on a short and sweet tour, and The Dean Ween Group hit Austin on Friday, February 3rd. The night’s opening act, Amandla, is the project of Ween’s original drummer, Claude Coleman Jr. The five-member group plays groovy
Review: The Dead Ween Group – The Deaner Album
Article by: Melanie Allen Mickey Melchiondo of the famous '90s-'00s duo Ween released The Deaner Album late last year, which serves as a sufficient Ween fix for any fan who's missed the pair’s music since their La Cucaracha album was released in 2007. The Dean Ween Group esteems many genres, as does
Review: Summer Moon (Nikolai of The Strokes) – With You Tonight
Article by: Melanie Allen Bassist Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes has recently created his own project, Summer Moon, which is comprised of himself, Camila Grey of Uh Huh Her, Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, and Noah Harmon of The Airborne Toxic Event. Their single, “With You Tonight,” homonymous with the album,