It goes without saying. But for the curious newbies: Acid Mothers Temple will rattle your ribcage and all organs contained therein. In other words, this is one of the most fulfilling live performances your soul will witness, an ensemble wholeheartedly committed to its magnificent craft, a mind meld of psych, metal, drudge and sludge weaving you into a trancelike state. Though at first one may be convinced it’s a wall of sound and nothing more, the gargantuan grooves make their way into the thund...
Oct 17, 2023•2 min
Lovelorn, featuring new members Kyle Harris and Steve Pike. Following the breakup of their previous psych-gaze band Creepoid , Anna and Patrick Troxell forged an electro post-punk dynamic as the duo Lovelorn . And now the ATX-by-way-of Philly outfit is ramping things up with two new additions to the line-up, guitarists Steve Pike and Kyle Harris . No doubt extra shreds will add even more discordant dimensions to Lovelorn’s dark electro-pop vibe like the harshness of 2021’s What’s Yr Damage , bou...
Oct 16, 2023•2 min
Wait. You missed Night 1 of Deezie Brown ’s Wire Wheel Opera House series (Part II) last night?? Do not despair! The Austin-based rap artist and producer behind 5th Wheel Fairy Tale is presenting the next round tonight , Thursday Oct. 12 , at Chess Club on Red River. And true to form from the previous iteration of Wire Wheel Opera House launched at C-Boy’s in 2021, it’s gonna go LARGE. The evening begins with a set by Deezie Brown, followed by the enigmatic Kids In A Daze , longtime friend and c...
Oct 12, 2023•2 min
This is the definition of an all-around badass. Anastasia Hera picks up where frustration or despair would’ve left off. Her philosophy? “Life as art.” Feeling passionately about rap since her childhood, Hera focused on developing this love of her favorite music into a signature style that doesn’t adhere to just one genre. Facing single motherhood and a variety of challenges along the way, Hera’s resilience helped her power through to become the rap artist, producer, teacher, actress, and success...
Oct 11, 2023•2 min
Don’t fret, pet. This evening, treat yourself to some electrifying glam daddy blues. Austin-based songwriter and face-melter Jeremiah Jackson describes his style as a combination of Bowie, Butthole Surfers and Queens of the Stone Age, all rolled into one sequin-clad glam rocker. Catch the vibe at Jackson’s show tonight , Tuesday Oct. 10 , at Meanwhile Brewing , 3901 Promontory Point Dr. It’s a free show starting at 7:30 p.m. Glitter and sparkle, baby, and check out the EP Awake , featuring the t...
Oct 10, 2023•2 min
It’s a golden twilight, when the stars and a sliver of the moon are visible, even though the sun hasn’t completely set yet. It’s a wisp of a breeze…or was that a ghost? It can be the early morning light just as easily as it could be a star-studded night sky. And, much to the delight of your AMM host, one fan describes AMM featured track “Stop Waiting” by Cigarettes After Sex as “another great night driving song.” It is. Mesmerizing with a longing that could never be quenched, it’s made all the m...
Oct 09, 2023•3 min
Yves Tumor. Photo: by Myles Hendrik. Buckle up. Presenting more selections from your friendly neighborhood AMM: At ACL Fest this afternoon at Zilker Park, remember to catch Die Spitz , Shooks , Angel White , Calder Allen and Ben Kweller . Tonight , Tanya Tucker and Foo Fighters blow it up. Tomorrow , AMM must-sees include Grace Sorensen , The Walkmen , Jane Leo , Yves Tumor , The Breeders , Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Cigarettes After Sex and Odesza . Head over to Sagebrush today to get yer kernels popped...
Oct 07, 2023•2 min
One could compare the stark beauty of any given piece by instrumental ensemble Balmorhea to a vigorous inhale/exhale while standing before a gorgeous, never-ending landscape in the natural world. Breathing in the beauty, you’re overwhelmed by the majestic surroundings while simultaneously astounded by their quiet power. It’s unsettling and wonderful. Such is the power of Balmorhea, who released their eighth studio album this summer – their second recording on internationally renown label Deutsch...
Oct 04, 2023•2 min
The forthcoming album Fox Street Blues by Buenos Diaz has a family story behind it, perhaps one that’s familiar to many generations of survivors. As songwriter/vocalist Nick Diaz explains, “These stories are unfortunately the norm and a large part of the American fabric.” But the album is a testament to how Diaz’ family persevered, and how music saved his life. Fox Street is the Houston neighborhood his mother grew up in, where she lived with her mother – a single mom – and her older brother. Di...
Oct 03, 2023•2 min
BORIS Earplugs are not optional for this one. The double headliner at Mohawk tomorrow night , Tuesday Oct. 3 , is over the top sick . Tokyo heavy sludge masters Boris share an explosive bill with one of the most influential bands in several things heavy, from sludge to grunge, noise to doom, Melvins . Like, what the hell?! Both of these bands in one night? Ridiculously awesome, but emphasis on the earplugs, if you’re interested in preserving whatever hearing you’ve got left, especially to witnes...
Oct 02, 2023•2 min
Put this in your 2024 calendar, in case you missed out this year. On Sept. 21 , Mayor Kirk Watson officially declared the day as David Shabani Day in the City of Austin, presenting Shabani with “a proclamation for their craft and work in the industry both locally and abroad.” This is meaningful for Shabani on many levels, coinciding with his Homecoming Tour , named in honor of a few cities on the route with a significant role in his life, as chronicled on the single “YUL to DFW” : Montreal, QC, ...
Sep 30, 2023•2 min
Truly a Renaissance man. No exaggeration. Songwriter. Musician. Multi-media artist – which you’ll know first hand if you’ve ever been to Mobley performance. And now, in the recent words of Jonny Jukebox , “Are you ready for the next level?” Mobley’s journey takes its next cue from a collection of demos titled Worktape , and that’s exactly what it is. The great and powerful musical wizard pulls back the curtain for a glimpse into his creative process, from lyric writing to piecing songs together,...
Sep 28, 2023•2 min
We’re all guilty of building up expectations. So, you might spin Corinne Bailey Rae ‘s latest blazer Black Rainbows and find it something of a departure for Rae, in terms of a style that incorporates R&B, jazz and soul. This one gets loud, bold, experimental in many parts, powered by guitar and unapologetic vitality, all inspired by Chicago’s archive of Black art. “But it sounds different,” you say, “so not like her music!” Stop right there, pal. Rae’s story is rooted in rock. As a teenager,...
Sep 27, 2023•2 min
Put the go-to retro label aside for a minute. The Heavy Heavy moves beyond that with a multi-layered ‘60s sound on their debut EP Life and Life Only . The way Georgie Fuller and Will Turner channel psych and mod influences with folk and soul in a timeless shimmer feels more instinctive than imitative. Then again, it’s also refreshing to see Fuller and Turner freely embrace the artists who’ve inspired them along the way, from the most obscure (do yourself a favor and look up The Action ) to legen...
Sep 26, 2023•2 min
Sheverb Truth be told, your nerdy AMM host is drooling like a goblin over Hyperreal Film Club ‘s upcoming scary October screenings at Hotel Vegas . This Austin-based film lovers’ club, formed in 2016, does badass pop-up screenings of independent films of every genre at various spots around town, and provides a platform for guest columnists to write about the films they see – the good, the bad, and the seriously ugly. And October is looking terrifyingly awesome, with House of Wax , Event Horizon ...
Sep 25, 2023•2 min
