ACL Survival Guide 5 Dont’s at ACL Don’t Drive – A seventh circle of hell is waiting for those who choose to drive and park near the festival grounds. There is NO onsite parking to begin with, and although the majority of festival goers know to walk or bike, there are those who try their…
Tegan and Sara at Stubbs – Show Review In the six months since Tegan and Sara’s last show in Austin, little has changed. The Canadian sister-duo are still a songwriting powerhouse, they still push boundaries creatively, and they are still behind what is, arguably, the best album of 2013. Tegan and Sara performed at…
Ty Segall at the Mohawk: Show Review It wasn’t the enfant terrible, punk prince version of Ty Segall that returned to the Mohawk on Tuesday night. Rather, in his place sat a calm, focused and seemingly contented singer-songwriter. Instead of thrashing guitars, distorted amps, and onstage antics, Ty opted for a stripped down acoustic set of…
My Bloody Valentine at Austin Music Hall – Review By Lee Ackerley It has been over two decades since the Irish alternative rock group My Bloody Valentine released their debut album, Loveless. However, the influence and appreciation for what is widely considered to be ‘the seminal Shoegaze album,’ has not diminished in the least. Friday night…