The first time I saw Metz lay waste to a music venue, I got a tad bit excited to say the least. It happened during the exhaustive meelee that is SXSW, and after watching a teenager relentlessly throw himself into a pole until he bled, Metz decided to stop the show and reflect aloud about how insane Austinites were.
Boyfrndz is an Austin band with lofty aspirations and enough creativity under their wings to back it up. Soaring vocals meld with whirring guitars and expansive rhythms to create a dissonant sound that will have you hooked instantaneously. Whether you call them Shoegaze, Experimental, or just plain fucking awesome, Boyfrndz is definitely worth a listen. …
Grimes at a packed Lamberts right after the release of her “Vanessa” video.
It has been five years in the making, but a comprehensive album from local electro-wizards, Zorch, has finally arrived. Known for their experimental electronic sound and hyper-energetic shows, Zorch, have been playing electrifying shows in Austin for over half a decade before the scheduled release of their debut, Zzoorrcchh, on July 23rd. We sat down…
Modest Mouse – I’ve listened/worshipped this band for more than half of my life, but have never seen them live because you have a better chance of Rick Perry splitting an atom than procuring a ticket to a Modest Mouse show in Austin. Isaac Brock and his merry band of mischievous revelers did not disappoint, mixing…
