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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. …
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Want to go to Brooklyn without spending money on airfare? Go to East Austin. Sixth street, east of I-35, has earned the moniker ‘Little Williamsburg’, mainly because its plethora of bars are chock full of patrons with facial hair, skinny jeans, obscure music interests, and particular diet preferences. So when a Brooklyn band like Tanlines…
Jeff the Brotherhood – Austin, TX – (INTERVIEW 2013)
The last time you were in Austin you were on tour with the Kills. Will you be back for SXSW this year? Jake: No we don’t do that anymore. CMJ, SXSW and festivals like that are the worst. Jamin: Yea we think we’re done with that stuff. Are you done with festivals altogether?…