Before Austin became globally renowned as a blues mecca, W.C. Clark was laying the foundation. A master guitarist, soulful vocalist, and generous mentor, Clark served as the essential bridge between Austin’s historic Eastside African American blues community and the downtown club scene that exploded in the 1970s and 80s. Without Clark’s guidance, key figures like…
Vol. 49 | Week of Friday, October 2, 2026 Your weekly guide to the Live Music Capital of the World. 📰 Austin Music News & Notes What’s buzzing in the ATX music scene this week: Your weekly music digest is here! It is officially the biggest time of the year for live music in Austin.…
Welcome back to your Friday weekly digest, It is October 2, 2026, and the fall festival season is officially in full swing. Después de nuestra cobertura sobre ferias de vinilo y giras masivas en la edición de ayer, hoy cerramos la semana enfocándonos en las crónicas de festivales recientes, premios prestigiosos de la industria y…
Today’s history marks the birth of one of rock’s most iconic bassists, the release of a defining 90s Britpop masterpiece, and the tragic passing of an American rock and roll heartland hero. Notable Births 1945: Don McLean, the American singer-songwriter best known for his defining 1971 folk-rock epic “American Pie,” was born in New Rochelle,…
The global indie underground has a breathtaking cross-cultural gem ready to cast a spell over your late-night playlists! The Munich-based indie and synth-pop outfit King Pigeon — a brilliant German band anchored by a soulful Brazilian vocalist — has officially shared their brand-new, hypnotic single: “Moonlight.” The Anatomy of a Dreamy Transatlantic Groove: “Moonlight” is…
El indie folk más honesto, hogareño y entrañable de la escena mexicana vuelve a convertir los pequeños detalles de la vida cotidiana en poesía pura de alcancía! El proyecto comandado por Diego Puerta, Dromedarios Mágicos, acaba de sacudir nuestros corazones con el estreno oficial del videoclip de su nuevo sencillo y pieza audiovisual: «Más Allá»,…
¡La cofradía del rock rioplatense, la memoria histórica y la fiesta cordobesa se funden en una de las colaboraciones más entrañables y conmovedoras del año! La querida banda La Franela acaba de sacudir el panorama musical con el estreno del videoclip oficial para su nueva y flamante reversión de «Todos los vientos», un himno que…
The sun-drenched, genre-blending sounds of the American Southwest and the Chicano independent underground have a brilliant new anthem to soundtrack your late-summer drives! The incredibly talented Chicano singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Obed Padilla has officially returned with his captivating new single, “I DON’T GET HIGH ANYMORE,” released via Big Family Music. The Anatomy of an…
The indie underground’s favorite purveyors of whimsical, vintage-tinted pop are back just in time for the changing leaves with an enchanted autumnal masterpiece! The brilliant indie-pop outfit Tele Novella has officially cast a spell on listeners with the release of their brand-new single and music video, “All Wylde Things,” unleashed on September 29, 2026, via…
¡La mítica escuela del rock argentino, heredera directa del espíritu subterráneo de Sumo y templada en las sierras cordobesas, está de regreso con toda su artillería pesada! La legendaria banda Las Pelotas acaba de desatar una auténtica joya sonora y visual con el estreno del videoclip oficial para su nuevo sencillo: «Esperar el Tiempo», lanzado…
The shadowy, atmospheric realms of Russian post-punk have just collided with the immortal, gritty lyricism of one of the Urals’ most celebrated poets in a stunning new audiovisual masterpiece! The acclaimed independent outfit Peremotka (Перемотка) has officially dropped their gorgeous single and accompanying music video for «Nad domami» (“Над домами” / “Above the Houses”), released…
¡Las raíces del folclor sudamericano, la vanguardia urbana y la poesía de los ríos se funden en una de las colaboraciones más monumentales, bellas e inesperadas de los últimos tiempos! El prodigio argentino Milo J y la imponente cantautora chilena Mon Laferte acaban de sacudir el continente con el estreno oficial de «Jangadero», lanzado este…
¡Las rimas de cepa dura, la autenticidad callejera y el peso histórico del rap de la Sultana del Norte vuelven a sacudir los cimientos de la escena nacional con toda la fuerza! El icónico rapero mexicano Pato Machete acaba de desatar un auténtico terremoto sonoro con el estreno oficial de su nuevo sencillo en solitario:…
¡Las rupturas amorosas más desgarradoras se transforman en una catarsis colectiva de estadio gracias a la revelación del rock ibérico más importante de los últimos años! La aclamada banda española Arde Bogotá acaba de desatar una auténtica tormenta emocional con el estreno mundial de «Antifiesta», lanzado este 1 de octubre de 2026, justo un día…
The undisputed, indestructible kings of rock and roll are back to school modern music on how it’s truly done, rolling out a high-voltage cinematic masterclass! The Rolling Stones have officially dropped the stunning official music video for their latest single, “Mr Charm,” taken from their acclaimed studio album, Foreign Tongues. The Anatomy of a Star-Studded…
The underground supergroup fusing the raw fury of punk rock with the razor-sharp edge of hip-hop is back to drag us through the darkest, most compelling corners of modern counterculture! The fearless musical collective Codefendants — featuring the brilliant minds of indie-rap pioneer Ceschi Ramos, Sam King of Get Dead, and legendary punk mastermind Fat…
Welcome back, Thursday, October 1, 2026, and we are kicking off a brand new month with a massive wave of alternative music news. From legendary rock acts setting their sights on Mexico to huge new singles in the post-punk world, this week’s digest is packed. ¡Feliz jueves! Arrancamos octubre con noticias increíbles sobre el circuito…
Kicking off a brand new month, today’s history marks the arrival of British psychedelic rock on American shores, the dawn of the digital audio format, and the birthdays of iconic soul and blues legends. Notable Births 1932: Albert Collins, the “Master of the Telecaster” and legendary Texas blues guitarist known for his highly influential, aggressive…
The global and local music communities were met with profound sorrow following the sudden and unexpected passing of Roberto Paolo Riggio. Known universally for his immense talent, versatility, and deep warmth, Roberto’s departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of family, friends, and fellow artists whose lives he touched. The Heartbeat of Atash At…
Today’s history brings us the birth of a doo-wop pioneer, a historic chart debut for a pop powerhouse, and the release of an acclaimed folk-rock comeback album. Notable Births 1935: Johnny Mathis, the legendary pop and traditional jazz vocalist whose romantic ballads made him one of the best-selling artists of the 20th century, was born…
The French pop landscape has a blazing new powerhouse ready to claim her crown, and she’s letting nothing—and no one—slow her down! Following her standout run on Star Academy and a prestigious NRJ Music Award nomination for Revelation of the Year, the fiercely talented singer Ambre has officially unleashed her striking new music video for…
