Austin Music Minute

June 22, 2021

Womxn In Music

Here are your keywords for Womxn Wednesdays: Fresh, fearless and fantastic. Austin-based songwriter Sydney Wright‘s weekly music series at The Haute Spot, 1501 New Hope Dr. in Cedar Park, is dedicated to showcasing up-and-coming musical talent with an emphasis on womxn, femmes and them’s. -Photo of Anastasia Hera courtesy of the artist. It’s another winning […]

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June 21, 2021

Craftsman

These are personal stories. The ground moves beneath your feet as you listen because there’s a sense that Ben Ballinger is communicating with every fiber of his being. Not only the singular voice – naturally amplified and almost defiantly not needing a microphone – but the entire heart, soul, and ravaged mind. Sometimes it feels […]

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June 19, 2021

Celebrate

A reminder from the Austin Music Minute: As you celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, remember this is music to be celebrated all year round. And now, your AMM show picks for tonight, Saturday June 19: –Juneteenth Celebration at Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th, featuring Ladi Earth, Chief Cleopatra (“Friends” is featured on today’s AMM), and Johnny […]

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June 18, 2021

Juneteenth Livestream

In the midst of multiple Juneteenth celebrations across the city this weekend, Six Square, Austin’s Black cultural district, and the Carver Museum will present the Stay Black and Live 2 livestream, a musical showcase with performances by several Austin-based artists. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Central), you’ll see Anastasia performing with her band The […]

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June 17, 2021

Antone’s Anniversary

Founded in 1975 by the late Clifford Antone, the iconic Antone’s Nightclub became Austin’s “Home of the Blues,” showcasing some of the greatest Blues legends, as well as putting the spotlight on local up-and-coming artists just getting their start. Through locale changes, incredible performances, and a few challenges along the way, it remains a longtime […]

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June 16, 2021

Postmodern Heart

Don’t roll your eyes. You love the schmaltz. Admit it. It started with Star Parks‘ 2016 debut track “Theoretical Girls,” and grew from there, both in sound and arrangement. Songwriter/vocalist Andy Bianculli‘s solo project evolved into a four-piece band with the release of Don’t Dwell, bringing a whole new level of swoon-worthy melancholic wonders, and […]

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June 15, 2021

Language

In 2018, rappers ZEALE and Phranchyze, both artists in their own right, combined their talents and met with one of the best mentors an artist could possibly wish for, Gary Clark, Jr. This meeting of the minds laid the groundwork for what would become the 2019/2020 Austin Music Award-winning hip-hop duo, Blackillac. Since those first […]

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June 12, 2021

Need A Heartbeat

They’ve done it again. Darkbird deals out rockers, as badasses do. This time, the follow-up to scorchers “Bad Self,” “Daredevil” and I Remember Feeling My Fingers Slip comes the synth-blazing rock-pop release “Heartbeat,” not so much switching gears as it is adding another winning element to the mix. And again, songwriter/vocalist Kelly Barnes owns the […]

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