• Levitation Freakend Friday in Photos

    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

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  • ACL 2025 In Photos: Sunday

    Sunday at Austin City Limits Festival was pretty photogenic. I took too many photos (again), but that’s cool. It was fun. Over three days, I clicked in 18 miles on

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  • ACL 2025 in Photos: Saturday

    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.

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Cootie Cathcher Share Straight Drop Video

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One of the many albums on our radar for next year is the new long-player from Cootie Catcher; the group have been on our pages countless times before, but they seem to be building towards huge buzz in 2026. Their brand new single finds the group locking into the modern guitar pop boldness; they feel like they’re playing in the same territory as the most recent Beths record. For a band that employs all sort of playful harmonies, this track is all about the driving guitars and smattering of drums, creating this noisy pop rock sensation that should make you rush to pre-order the LP. Such a great song, and we’re thinking that Something We All Got is going to be equally as great, so pick it up from Carpark Records.

Qiensave Drop Sed de Tu Amor

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As we wind down the year, I’m still going through emails and listening to songs that I might have missed; I definitely have rediscovered my love for some solid cumbia tunes too, like the latest from Qiensave. The group has a sort of combo, working in some of the cumbia style with a little bit more soulfulness, allowing listeners to swing with their charms. That little guitar shuffle totally gets me every time, gets my feet moving beneath me as my hips sway side to side. If you’ve been dabbling in the chicha sounds of psychedelic cumbia, you’re definitely going to appreciate the vibes in this jam below.

That New Makthaverskan Track

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You likely heard this through the paywall the other day, but I couldn’t miss a chance to post new Makthaverskan music, as the vocal performance on this fresh single is absolutely huge. Sure, the swirling angularities are never a bad thing for me ears, particularly they way they slightly jangle in this mix, but let’s be real, Maja Milner steals the show. Something in Milner’s voice embraces this fervent nature, though I think she cleverly pulls it back from the more crystalline belters to offer a subtle melody in some of the spaces; you can’t deny the power present below. Their album Glass and Bones will be out in April of next year courtesy of Welfare Sounds.

Shipshape Drop Debut EP

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Make no mistake about it, the women of Austin’s music scene have been putting the boys in check for…well, since we had a music scene. Deborah White was one such powerhouse, and she’s just recently returned to the fold with her new project, Shipshape, dropping a collection of “MILF punk” hits for the masses. She’s recruited Austin staple Liz Burrito and Kasey Maloney, all of whom trade around songwriting duties, providing listeners with a varied brand of rock n’ roll magic. I love the howl of “In Your Head,” but the thundering drums of “Habit” don’t hurt my feelings either. Listen to their new self-titled EP courtesy of Post Party Depression Records.

T.G. Shand Unleashes New Single

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We’ve been fortunate enough to hear what T.G. Shand has been up to on a couple of occasions over the last few months, with a handful of singles breaking out in 2025. Her latest seems to move her further towards lush dream pop, to a place where you’ll meet Kate Bush nostalgia and modern bedroom pop masterpieces. Synths hit and roll across the tune, with Annemarie Duff’s vocals shadowed behind those beats, every so often pulling back the curtain to reveal a clear vision of modern pop. If you haven’t had the time to hear what the project is crafting, spend a little of your morning immersed in what’s below here, then thank us later.

 

The Notwist Announce News from Planet Zombie

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Was behind the paywall when news broke that the Notwist were returning with a brand new album, and upon the first listen, it does feel a bit like they’ve returned to some of their earlier fascinations. Our first hint has the group opening with a thunderous rhythm, as bit of synthetic structures seems to build behind that bounding noise. Moving the track forward, the vocals embrace a little solemnity from within, carefully sitting in the middle of a mix; ends of verses seem to be emphasized by a shattering of crashing drums/cymbals, ensuring the group are still working on their experimental approach to songwriting (though rumor has it this was recorded live in studio with all members present!). News from Planet Zombie arrives on March 13th.

Single Lash Release Now for the Real World EP

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Looks like we’re starting our Wednesday off with a little bit of an Austin-centric focus, celebrating another one of our favorite acts, Single Lash. The group kicks off their latest effort, Now for the Real World, with Roxy Music cover, indicating the maturity with which they’ve approached their new work. The two new songs definitely have roots in the bands nostalgic-leaning sound, but they dwell in the present, pushed on by the careful production and the heavy tones of Nicolas Nadeau; I continue to be fascinated by his stronghold over the drama between syllables, listening in as note seems to breathe on its own. Honestly, I don’t know if I’ve heard the group execute as well as they do on “Now for the Real World,” feeling like they’ve finally hit their apex, though time will tell, as we never tire of their sound!

More New Daphne Tunes

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Just last month, our buddy Santi and Daphne Tunes snuck a brand new tune into the world, and this last week, the project announced a brand new record, slated for release in February of next year. Aside from our aforementioned adoration of all things Santiago RD, I really love the build in this song, particularly as the track opens up around the 2 minute mark, kind of like a runner hitting that last turn and really turning it on. There’s a great line that I hope rings true for the artist, as he pens the line “why’s it always everybody/wanna write me off like a hobby,” but hopefully the narrator knows his own greatness…and that of this project. Looking forward to hearing all of Volume D!

Parent Teacher Shares NVD//A Single

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Feels like with all the AI generated music and algorithmic punches in the world, we can look towards artists like Parent Teacher who look to combine all the elements of the world into a unique sound all their own. I loved the shuffled of the latest single, fusing a quick bit of rhythm with a fast-paced strum that amplifies the natural energy. The percussive element is what cements the tune for me, working with lot of non-traditional pieces to create that primal movement. The vocals, on the other hand seemingly work against the frantic nature, creating this perfect juxtaposition that’ll have you returning to check your ears.

Mint Records to Reissue Cub’s Come Out Come Out

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As the year winds to a close, we get some excellent news that the esteemed Canadian label, Mint Records, will be reissuing Cub‘s Come Out Come Out for a special 30th Anniversary Edition. The group have remastered the tunes for a special vinyl release, while also reordering the album so it has a slightly different flow. You can stream the new version of “New York City,” which doesn’t sound like a track that’s 30 years old, especially as the fuzzy playfulness that courses through the song is an ever-present sound in our listening rotation. You deserve some fun pop rock in your life, so why not crank this up and order the record before its release on January 15th.

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