Phantogram @ Emos Austin 12/13/15 (SHOW REVIEW)
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Phantogram @ Emos Austin 12/13/15 (SHOW REVIEW)

  On tour nearly a decade after their first release, electro-dreamer duo, Phantogram, have shown no signs of regressing and still dwell on the cutting edge of their intricately curated infectious electro-beats. Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel have known each other since junior high, and their chemistry onstage is undeniably electric, making their live performances…

The Watters Let the Soul Flow on Great Beyond

The Watters Let the Soul Flow on Great Beyond

Hailing from Sedona, the Watters came to Austin with lofty aspirations and their latest full-length album, Great Unknown, proves they’re on their way. Jenna Watters sings with a delicate fortitude that weakens one knees while her husband, Dan, provides deft guitar melodies that are complimented by a bold brass backing section. Production on Great Unknown…

Trying Science Get Methodical on Debut EP

Trying Science Get Methodical on Debut EP

The Austin four-piece math rockers, Trying Science, have recently released their debut EP, Vacation For Snakes, and it falls nothing short of impressive. The instrumentals on Vacation For Snakes are technically sound and inherently dramatic, leaving no void for vocals or excess. Their songs don’t take long to ramp up into full-blown masterpieces of winding guitars…

Nick Valensi Talks About New Side Project CRX (INTERVIEW)
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Nick Valensi Talks About New Side Project CRX (INTERVIEW)

Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi missed playing live music in front of crowds, so he started his own band, CRX. Stepping out from his support role in the Strokes, Valensi has adapted to his lead role as writer/singer/frontman incredibly well. His new album, New Skin, bears the unmistakable mark of producer and QOTS front man, Josh…