Facts. Beth Chrisman and Silas Lowe are two of the most well-respected, in-demand talents in the realms of folk, bluegrass, country and far beyond. If you’ve had the pleasure of working with either musician or both, you know the mad skills you’re dealing with. They’re songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and vocalists who’ve performed together since first meeting […]

Jordan Moser reveals a quiet force building beneath a pensive exterior on his 2023 LP Peril. And to be blunt, the cast of musicians in the album credits reads like a who’s-who of awesome badassery, including Lindsey Verrill and Jeff Johnston (Little Mazarn); producer Dan Duszynski on guitar and percussion; vocalist Natalie Jane Hill; Dailey […]

Uplift. Amplify. And inspire. It’s all gold, and artistic expression that Austin-based artist Goldie Pipes intends to share with others, the way his own musical influences have done so over the years. From Bobby “Blue” Bland to Marvin Gaye to James Brown, as well as the gospel music his grandparents listened to, and classic hip-hop, […]

Prepare to be transported into fantasy realm/space lore territory of Frank Frazetta proportions, but leaning more toward Ursula K. Guin and Octavia E. Butler reimagining human existence. This is the exceptional gnaw of BITE, the latest narrative from A Giant Dog opening a portal to the virtual world of Avalonia, but what awaits you? Something […]

As if WITCH weren’t already badass enough, the band’s name is an acronym for We Intend To Cause Havoc. A dream come true. And they did cause havoc in the best way possible, at the forefront of an early ’70s Zambian movement known as Zamrock, mixing traditional African sounds with psych, soul, funk and rock. […]

Not that the AMM has to convince you in any way, but there’s a reason this killer band was recently featured on the KUTX Song of the Day. Combining the super powers of members of three other killer bands – Boyfrndz, Stiletto Feels and Ume, all-star trio Club Coma comes out swinging with obliterating rock/pop […]

Today’s AMM features the single “The Lesson” by R&B artist Mélat, but be present for the brand new music on Friday with “The Now (Sweet Love No. 9)”, Mélat’s mindful reflection on slowing down to appreciate everything going on around you, recognizing the moment we’re all in, “the sweet taste of the now.” Mélat is […]

As J Soulja began focusing on his work as a rap artist, he struggled with the fact that there was no support system rooted in Austin to help rappers and hip-hop culture thrive. But, as any force majeure with an entrepreneurial mind, he set something in motion to support other artists on a similar path. […]

After moving from New York to Nashville in 2014, vocalist Dawna Zahn and guitarist Austin John started their Ameripolitan Music Award-winning band The Hi-Jivers, inspired by their favorite ‘50s and ‘60s rock and blues artists. Along with upright bass player Hank Miles (who makes Austin, TX his home these days) and drummers like Aaron […]

As if you needed an invitation. You know Tameca Jones is a spectacular performer, and this is one of tonight’s must-see shows at Antone’s. Austin’s empress of soul started out as lead vocalist/songwriter for 8 Million Stories before making a big splash of her own as a solo artist – which includes guest vocals on […]