Category: Shows

SXSW 2026 – First Round of Artists

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Some things have been announced, y’all, though we have no clue what SXSW will be with the convention center as the epicenter. This link will give you the full rundown of artists, but the first big announcement is that The All American Rejects will be headlining the SXSW Music Opening Party on (assuming) the 12th of March presented by Rivian.

Cool.

Anyway, plenty of locals already named and more importantly the list of showcase presenters is pretty consistent year over year.

Levitation Freakend Friday in Photos

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When the Levitation team made to the decision to move the fest back to being a single site festival atmosphere, the Haloween adjacent tradition was broken. BUT, they had a plan. Why not pick another location and kick off a mini-fest for the costume wearing concert-goers and put together a lineup that would bring out the best in humanity? Heh.

I was able to hit Friday’s lineup, and it was pretty stacked. Viagra Boys made a triumphant return to Austin, first time in nearly seven years. Add to that Stereolab (another first time in a long time), Black Lips, J’cuzzi and Bitchin Bajas.

All the photos and a few random thoughts after the jump.

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Show Pics: The Beths at Emo’s (11/4)

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The Beths have been in a pattern of record release and criss-crossing tour for a bit now. They come through for SXSW, tour in support of bigger and bigger artists and now they are headlining in mid-sized venues and theaters. It is sustained organic growth, winning over fans with consistently great records, silly banter and nailed down live sets. They are really good at this whole music thing.

Joining The Beths this time around are fellow Aucklanders, Pheobe Rings.

Click through. I have the photos to prove I went to the show. Maybe I’ll even share some thoughts.

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Show Preview: The Beths at Emo’s (11/4)

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While processing pics and thoughts about Freakend, there is no rest as yet another show is on the calendar. The Beths are playing Emo’s this Tuesday with Pheobe Rings opening.

I’ve only caught The Beths during SXSW coming out of a flu coma, so this will be a first proper show for me where the setlist gets to meander across the four full lengths (is it four already???). These well-crafted pop songs ramble into 90’s alt built on a foundation of Oceania indie. Pheobe Rings started in Auckland as a solo project for Crystal Choi, but with their debut LP Aseurai, the project has turned into a collaborative endeavor.

Tickets available here. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. See ya tomorrow…

ACL 2025 in Photos: Saturday

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Today, we have the big gallery from Saturday at Austin City Limits Festival‘s first weekend. It is another big one and features our chosen headliner for the fest, The Strokes. Yes, Julian was being inconvenienced by being on stage. But, any other behavior would be unexpected and signs of trouble at home.

The big list of performers captured, whether with intent or as a way to have some fun holding my camera, is as follows: Inoha (San Antonio getting it right early), Next of Kin (perfect tent set), Ocean Alley (Aussie pop), Modest Mouse (nice), Magalena Bay (buzzy blue), The Backseat Lovers (not my jam, but I get the appeal), Japanese Breakfast (festival set is getting super tight) and The Strokes (Julian’s parole hearing).

I’ll take a moment to give props to ACL for the sound this year. The Strokes were loud all the way to the hill. Also, the crowd for Sabrina was not what I thought it would have been. Is there fatigue setting in for fans of the girl pop jet set? Anyway, click through…

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Levitation 2025 in Photos: Sunday

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As I get ready to head out and photograph another three day festival weekend, we have another gallery from Levitation 2025.

It is big gallery, we had some photogenic sets that included smashed guitars, Austin legends and legendary indie. Bands featuring in the gallery – Daiistar, Population II, A Place to Bury Strangers (I got dizzy from the strobes, rad), Diles No Me Maten, Frankie and the Witch Fingers (really tight set), Upchuck, The Black Angels (thanks for the Reverb), Being Dead (always clever fun), Built to Spill, Destroyer (smooth) and Pavement (legends). It was a lot to take in.

Click through, it is a big one…

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Levitation 2025 in Photos: Friday

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Levitation has a new home. The Palmer Events Center played host to create a focal point for the line up that spanned prog-metal to shoegaze to slacker indie. Today’s gallery will feature some snaps from around the grounds for the heaviest day for the lineup.

On the bill – Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, The Sword, Secret Chiefs, Acid Bath, The Armed, Mastodon

Click on through for a few thoughts and your new favorite photos.

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Show Review: Andrew Bird with the Central Texas Philharmonic @ Bass Concert Hall (9.17.25)

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You know that feeling like slipping into an old favorite pair of jeans after a wash, familiar, but just a little different. You know the fit, the feel, and the comfort. But there’s a stiffness and a strangeness. And then slowly the fabric gives, and you remember why you loved them in the first place. That’s what it felt like stepping into the cavernous Bass Concert Hall on the UT campus to see Andrew Bird perform his 2005 LP The Mysterious Production of Eggs with the Central Texas Philharmonic in its entirety. Read more

The Melody Chamber Announce Debut LP

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Those of you that continue to find yourself charmed by crystalline guitar lines that seem to cascade through your speakers are going to love The Melody Chamber (not to be confused with that other like-minded act). This Richmond outfit have built a sound that holds tight to this huge cinematic presence of great guitar music, while the steadiness allows the group to illustrate their patience in the songwriting. They’ve no need to use gimmicks, instead choosing to rely upon wispy vocals melting into your heart while the rhythm section pushes the focus forward. Little details of twisting guitars and synths coat the backdrop, but you’ll come to find joy in the way they’ve mastered the simplicity of sound; look for their self-titled debut via HHBTM on November 7th.

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