Austin Music Minute

May 8, 2021

Sabado Fabuloso

This IS a fabulous Saturday, music lover. And once again, Love and Lightstream brings the awesomeness with the socially-distanced Lightstream Backyard Concert Series this evening. highlighting two outstanding artists: –“Spirit is contagious / Think I’ve come down with you…” Starting out the night is Austin-based singer/songwriter Daniel Fears, and on today’s AMM you heard “Windows” […]

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May 7, 2021

Life Goes On

To clarify, Buffalo Nichols is the solo moniker of songwriter Carl Nichols, one half of renown folk duo Nickel & Rose. (Today’s featured AMM track is a live pop-up session, busker style, of Nichols performing “Life Goes On.”) No matter what genre Nichols has ever played, he always finds his heart returning to the acoustic […]

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May 6, 2021

Funky Phenomenal

What a glorious night this will be! Some would go so far as to say, “Phenomenal.” That’s the latest tune invading your spontaneous dance moves from galactic funk warriors Golden Dawn Arkestra. If you’ve had the pleasure of seeing them perform, you are well familiar with the psyched-up swirl of color, movement and wildly joyous […]

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May 5, 2021

Spaceflight Happy Hour

New month, more bands! Austin label Spaceflight Records continues its happy hour live music series with more awesome artists from the Spacefight roster. All shows are scheduled for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Of course, it’s socially-distanced for your safety; masks required. Make plans for a quality […]

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May 4, 2021

Behind the Song Live!

If you happen to follow J Soulja on Instagram, then you know. A lot of work went into this production, and now the Austin-based artist is ready to share it with the world. Behind the Song Live! is an interactive and immersive livestream experience via Safehouse highlighting up-and-coming artists, offering insight on their inspirations and […]

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May 3, 2021

Lift Me Up

The 2020 Project ATX6 crew was ready for more adventures, following their incredible stint in Thailand to play the Jai Thep Festival. The Austin-based nonprofit showcases ATX musical talent in different parts of the world, and the next stop would be Brighton, England for The Great Escape. -Photography by Kate Blaising. Then…COVID, like that stupid […]

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May 1, 2021

Revival

The emotional presence alone may move you to tears. David Ramirez’s latest EP Backslider, a collection of seven traditional spiritual hymns, commands a moment of stillness as Ramirez’s vocals make a powerful entrance, a direct line from a soul still searching. This evening, Ramirez gathers friends together for a Revival. He’ll be joined onstage by […]

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April 30, 2021

Biomusic

In a word, it’s incredible, like delving into another sonic universe. Granted, same planet, but different data. But leave it to The Octopus Project to become immersed in the sounds…of mushrooms. (Okay, so technically, it would be the electrical fluctuations emerging from them.) Over the past year, Yvonne Lambert and Josh Lambert have collected biodata […]

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