Excluding perhaps Bjork, there is no better Icelandic music export to the world than the post-rock trio of Sigur Ros. Unique ethereal soundscapes pour over a variety of slow-building emotions that are voiced by singer, Jonsi Birgisson. Birgisson uses ‘Hopelandic’ – a gibberish form of the Icelandic language – to paint the song’s mood. While…
Austin is a mecca for music festivals, but Euphoria Festival stands out from ACL, SXSW, and the countless others because of its curated atmosphere, which immerses you in a different universe. Walking into the venue – Carson Creek Ranch – psychedelic lighting mixed with pulsating rhythms, and the festival grounds opened up to expose the…
Day 3 The New Pornographers @ Radio Day Stage Pvris @ The MTV Woodies Awards Pines @ The Iron Bear Chinah @ Sidewinder Young MA @ The Gatsby Future Islands @ The Gatsby Day 4 Hockey Dad @ Sidewinder Maggie Rogers @ St. Davids Church Weezer @ Brazos Hall C/ontry Day 5 Thunder…
Day One Quiet Company @ Cheer Up Charlies (Made Austin Proud) Deep Cuts @ Cheer Up Charlies (Meh, terrible stage presence) Ofeliadorme @ BD Rileys (Best Overall) Girlpool @ Empire Garage (Meh, overhyped and underwhelming) Anna Wise @ Empire Garage (Most Talent) Be Charlotte @ Swan Dive (Biggest Surprise) Mich @ Swan Dive (Meh, a trainwreck) Octopus Project @…