Tesla Rocks Emos

Tesla Rocks Emos

  On Wednesday night legendary heavy rockers Tesla hit Austin for the first time in years with a show at Emo’s. Sledd and NoMara opened. Review by Lee Ackerley. As I walked into Emo’s on Wednesday night, mixed emotions swirled with excitement and skepticism flowed though me. The headliner, Tesla, a band that had formed in 1982…

5 Acts Discovered at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014
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5 Acts Discovered at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Reputante  – An offshoot of the band Ash, James Levy and Tim Wheeler carry their talents into a band that eschews the laissez-faire essence of the The Strokes and the new wave pop of Culture Club.  The infectious synth jingles and Casablancas-esque baritone in the vocals make the band Reputante absolutely irresistible.   Mas Ysa – I wandered over to…