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Q&A: Psych-rock band CHAPPO discusses influences and latest record

Jenna Million July 24, 2015

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been edited for clarity and brevity. Space and time have always been part of New York-band CHAPPO’s aesthetic. The four-piece band, which Alex Chappo leads,...

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Local psychedelic band The Halfways brings experimentation to Austin rock scene

Matt Robertson July 23, 2015

Nothing says “Welcome to Austin” like the sound of muffled rock music permeating through thin apartment walls. In a small room located beneath the front desk of a Riverside complex, local band...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of third albums from experimental artists

Chris Duncan July 22, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

White Reaper’s first album provides non-stop fun

Chris Duncan July 21, 2015

With White Reaper’s latest album, the four-piece punk band has done it again. Before Friday’s release of White Reaper Does It Again, the Louisville, Kentucky-natives joined the new wave...

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Under the Radar: JuiceLand’s Exploded Records celebrates two years of juice and jams

Emily Gibson July 21, 2015

In Austin, JuiceLand stores seem to be everywhere. The healthy-juice chain boasts 13 standalone stores throughout the city and even more juice stands in gyms and markets. At the Hyde Park location,...

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Blues on the Green highlights local sound and a tradition 25 years in the making

Thomas Boswell July 20, 2015

On a warm summer evening, thousands of Austinites blanket Zilker Park, as the sun sets and the sound of a blues guitar resonates through the crowd. Every other week, the city takes a night off to enjoy...

Eight essential albums of 2015 so far

Chris Duncan July 19, 2015

Some critics argue albums are dead and singles will prove supreme. But with these eight releases, this year’s musicians set out to prove critics wrong. No Cities to Love — Sleater-Kinney Genre:...

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Four Beats 1 radio shows to tune into

Cat Cardenas July 18, 2015

In the race to become the best streaming service, Apple Music has set itself apart with its most traditional feature — radio. Beats 1 radio, a free 24-hour radio station, leaves music choices up...

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Four under-$20 shows to see in Austin this weekend

Cat Cardenas July 15, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, writer Cat Cardenas rounds up four artists, who are performing over the weekend for less than $20. Have a suggestion? Is there a show we missed? Send a...

Two albums to listen to: A controversial legend and an ominous pop record

Chris Duncan July 15, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

Local songwriter James McMurtry discusses long-time Austin music career

Matt Robertson July 14, 2015

Local singer-songwriter James McMurtry couldn’t describe what Austin’s skyline looked like 25 years ago — but he could describe what the city’s music scene was like. “We’d...

Under the Radar: Ezra Furman challenges society in new album

Emily Gibson July 13, 2015

Rock music heralds the misfits, and perhaps no one knows this better than singer-songwriter Ezra Furman, who released his third solo album, Perpetual Motion People, on July 10. The 28-year-old Chicago-native...

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