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It’s that time of year again! Austin’s beloved music festival returns to Zilker Park this October – this time with a few pleasant surprises on the lineup. Austin City Limits is definitely one of the best festivals that happens in Texas. Each year, they bring us an incredible lineup full of popular headliners and upcoming […]
Sad Summer Fest was in full swing at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas. It was a hot summer day, and everyone was more than happy that the outdoor festival was moved indoors. Merch tents and food trucks were set all over outside, as well as Sad Summer themed photo booths. Every band […]
Outside of the bigger names like Marshmello and DeadMau5, this year’s Float Fest lineup includes multiple upcoming acts that everyone needs to keep on their radar. It’s great when festivals give rising artists a platform, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what these have in store. Check out our list of some of […]
Vietnamese-American and Houstonian Casey Luong or keshi (with a lowercase k) is a self-taught music producer, singer-songwriter and musician whose music contains an interesting mix of R&B, pop, and indie lo-fi influences. He was raised in Sugarland and later went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in nursing. […]
The house was packed from the onset. Filled to the brim, the energy in House of Blues was chill but excited as the first of three acts took the stage. Hailing from Detroit, MI, Boldy James captivated the crowd in a way seldom seen from an opening act. Rapping through a full 45 minute set, […]
Ah, Australia. The Land Down Under. That place you think of when discussing varieties of deadly animals. Not necessarily, however, among the first countries that comes to mind when you think of rock music. But perhaps it should be. You may not recall, but the great country-that’s-also-a-continent has had some big names in the industry […]
Washington D.C. born artist Kelela started her journey with music in the fourth grade, when she learned to play the violin and sing. It wasn’t until she started going to the American University in 2001 where she started singing jazz at local cafés. This snowballed the Ethiopian artist’s music career, and was the beginning of […]
The House musician, AC Slater will be making his way to Houston on the 27th of March at Stereo Live! Emerging from the depths of the underground AC Slater has shifted the dance scene into new heights. Starting out in 2000 releasing happy hardcore and hard trance records on his label Pitched Up records. […]
The Classic Man is back and ready to take over Houston in style. With the release of his 85 to Africa in late August, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, commonly known as Jidenna, wasted no time in hitting the road. After graduating from Stanford University, Jidenna began working on his music career. He finally made his debut […]
Sofi Tukker is a dynamic electronic duo based out of New York, and you may have heard one of their award-winning hits like “Best Friend” and “Drinkee.” Inspired and influenced by Brazilian music and poetry, Sofi Tukker has several songs in Portuguese and their music combines house music with a unique Latin-flair. With captivating vocals, […]
After many years of waiting, the new queen of rap finally has arrived. With her flows and lyrical power, Cardi B has all it takes to blow your brains. This October at Austin City Limits, it’s all about making money moves. Born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, Cardi B made her musical debut in 2015 on the […]
“This is America-” “No, this is Patrick!” Um, NO, this is Childish Gambino, on his way to blow your mind as he headlines Austin City Limits. Comedian and actor turned musician Childish Gambino (real name Donald Glover) has found unprecedented success in mainstream music in recent years. Although he had seen success […]
Born Symere Woods, Liz Uzi Vert is a young rapper and songwriter from Philadelphia. Uzi released his first project,”Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1” in 2014, heavily influenced by Kanye’s “808’s and Heartbreaks”. He followed it with single “White Sh*t” that went viral, becoming his introduction to the mainstream. His fame rose after the release of the […]
Guns N’ Roses is ready to bring you to your sha na na na na na na na na knees. Austin City Limits will be playing host to one of rock’s greatest this October (4-6 and 11-13), and we are more than ready for it. On the off chance that you’ve been living under […]
Freaky Deaky, the festival formerly known as Something Wicked, is throwing another Halloween rave party this fall in Houston. With a brand new bigger venue, a new fourth stage, and a stacked lineup of artists across electronic music, the hype is real for this year’s festival being better than ever before. Freaky Deaky is around […]
Austin City Limits is back with another year of fantastic, diverse music and unique talent with something for everyone! With a fresh lineup including Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Childish Gambino, Kacey Musgraves, and many more, you won’t want to miss this year’s festivities. Deep in the heart of Texas, ACL is the biggest music festival in the […]
The Cure to your summertime blues has arrived! Even after 40 years as a band, The Cure continues to perform to stadiums today, so it should come as no surprise to see them headlining Austin City Limits this October. The English goth-rockers were birthed from the 70s post-punk and new wave scene, rising to worldwide prominence […]
Don’t Smile at Me… unless you’re going to talk about Billie Eilish. The seventeen-year-old pop sensation is taking the world by storm, and her next stop is Austin City Limits. Hailing from sunny California, Eilish began her career with what some would call blind luck. She put down vocals over a track her brother produced […]
Make way! Robyn, the true queen of pop, has come to take her throne at this year’s Austin City Limits! Alright, alright, settle down, hold the tomatoes! I get it, this is an unpopular opinion, especially among you yankees. But hear me out! We stand on the shoulders of giants that came before us. Pop […]
This is a new segment called Artists in Key Minor, where I highlight minority artists with major talent and talk about why you should be adding them to your next playlists. The first person up for introduction is, Moses Sumney.
