Five years after its release, the equal parts jazzy and electronic Promises still stands as a time capsule of the post-covid period, and a looking glass into a turbulent decade ahead.
Read MoreChicano culture goes deeper than just a stereotypical image many may have, and certain artists are still prominent, from Thee Sacred Souls, to Brenton Wood, or Los Yesterdays.
Read MoreThe young Louisiana band is turning a college-party reputation into a launchpad to garage-rock stardom far from the traditional cover-band circuit.
Read MoreThere's often a moment in Mitski’s songs where repetition goes beyond a tipping point. In her album Be the Cowboy, this lyrical repetition conveys the album's loneliness on its own, rather than overtly explaining it to the listener.
Read MoreIndie artist Cornelia Murr played to a packed house at 29th Street Ballroom on March 22 with support from Reverend Baron and Storey Littleton.
Read MoreSouth by Southwest 2026 housed amazing musical acts from all across the globe, and these are our favorites from the fest.
Read MoreMachine Girl brings its hardcore rock ‘Data’ tour to Emo’s Austin on March 13 with openers LustSick Puppy and Show Me the Body.
Read MoreIn a rapidly growing digital world, live music events incorporate technology to improve access and presence for concerts, with digital tools serving as an enhancer rather than a replacement for live performances.
Read MorePortugal was one of the last countries in Western Europe to transition away from dictatorship. The country's unique history is directly tied to music, with Jose Afonso’s “Grandola, Vila Morena” playing an ubiquitous role in the nation's transition to democracy.
Read MoreOn March 18, SXSW Music Festival closes out strong with performances from Andrew Cushin, The Tullamarines, Lila Tristram, and Blessing Jolie.
Read MoreSXSW Music Festival continues on March 16 with performances from Hana Eid, The Braymores, Cardinal Bloom, Stare Away, and Montclair.
Read MoreIndonesian trio Grrrl Gang makes its in-person South by Southwest debut with a guitar-driven punk-rock sound straight from Yogyakarta.
Read MoreThe anthemic indie-rock band let audiences in on their dirty little secret during their headlining performance at South by Southwest’s 2026 Music Opening Party, hosted by Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on March 12.
Read MoreSXSW Music Festival continues on March 15 with performances from TTSSFU, Panic Shack, Luke Tyler Shelton, Susannah Joffe, and Sun Room.
Read MoreMy mother, Patricia Yost, was a woman full of spirit. Her love for music, particularly Johnny Cash, is one way I have maintained a bond with her after she passed in the summer of 2025.
Read MoreFor the band’s 20th anniversary and release of their newest album, “Country Sides,” Band of Heathens commanded ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Friday, March 6, to affirm their status as an Americana tour de force alongside electric openers Sela Campbell and Jamestown Revival.
Read MoreThe Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival stormed Austin’s Auditorium Shores once again for a weekend of lively performances, cementing itself as a new addition to the city’s festival scene.
Read MoreThe Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival continued on Saturday, March 14 with performances from Caroline Hale, Mallrat, Jade LeMac, Stephen Sanchez, The Runarounds, Foster The People, and Flipturn.
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