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…
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. …
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…
Red Bull Sound Select: Tobacco Show Review – Austin It was a packed house last night at the Mohawk where a dull and ordinary Tuesday suddenly turned into an electro-hipster dance party extravaganza. The bill included local Austin opening acts Technicolor Hearts and Roger Sellers, but the real draw was the psych-electro extraordinaire, Tobacco, who…