The Duct Tape Messiah and Uncompromising Heart of Austin Folk While flashy guitar virtuosos and polished cosmic country stars filled Austin’s major venues in the 1970s and ’80s, Blaze Foley (born Michael David Fuller) gave the Live Music Capital of the World its raw, unfiltered conscience. A vagabond poet and fingerpicking master, Foley lived a…
Directamente desde la vibrante escena del rock independiente en Argentina, la destacada agrupación Zinedie acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo y electrizante sencillo y videoclip: «Ético». Lanzado formalmente el pasado 15 de octubre de 2026 como un sencillo digital independiente que llega fuera del formato de larga duración, este nuevo corte cuenta con una impecable…
Straight out of Melbourne, Australia, and wrapped in shimmering ’80s-inflected jangle-pop guitars, a driving rhythm section, and deceptively upbeat melodies, breakout indie-rock quartet Radio Free Alice—featuring Noah Learmonth (vocals/guitar), Jules Paradiso (guitar), Michael Phillips (bass), and Lochie Dowd (drums)—have officially unleashed their brand-new music video for: «The Intersection». Arriving as a standout track from their…
Directamente desde el corazón del rock and roll de raíces más auténtico y visceral, los incombustibles hermanos Los Zigarros acaban de desatar oficialmente su nuevo y flamante videoclip para el tema «Caminos habituales», una de las piezas angulares de su quinto álbum de estudio, Carne con patatas. Consolidando una sólida carrera de cinco discos que…
Blending delicate bossa nova, intricate jazz-rock textures, and bilingual lyricism, visionary singer-songwriter Mei Semones has officially unleashed her gorgeous new single and music video: «2 Hands». Serving as the latest preview of her highly anticipated upcoming album, Howl—slated for release on January 15, 2027, via Verve and Interscope Records—«2 Hands» builds upon the momentum of…
Directamente desde Barcelona y cerrando un capítulo dorado, emotivo e imborrable en la historia del pop-rock independiente en español, la emblemática banda Love of Lesbian acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip: «Dulce nana dulce». Funcionando como el último tema original que el grupo publicará antes de iniciar una pausa indefinida de los…
Directamente desde las coordenadas del pop alternativo de vanguardia y uniendo fuerzas con una auténtica leyenda de la música latina, la talentosa artista Samuraï acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip en colaboración con Juanes: «La Explosión». Funcionando como el segundo flamante adelanto de su próximo álbum de estudio titulado Amarre —cuya llegada…
Welcome back ! Following an incredible Halloween weekend in Austin that saw electronic takeovers and brass-punk street celebrations, we are stepping into November with eyes set on massive Texas stadium dates, visceral Mexican experimental releases, and the official kickoff of one of Europe’s premier alternative gatherings. Arrancamos noviembre con energía renovada, conectando el circuito en…
Notable Births 1930: Mable John, the pioneering blues and soul vocalist who became the first female artist signed by Berry Gordy to Motown’s Tamla label, was born in Bastrop, Louisiana. 1933: John Barry, the renowned English conductor and composer who defined the sound of cinematic espionage by scoring 11 James Bond films, was born in…
October 31, 2026—Halloween. As we close out “Rocktubre” today, we are tracking the massive electronic takeovers happening in our backyard tonight, while previewing the European festival circuit that kicks off next week. ¡Feliz Día de Brujas! Cerramos el mes con una energía inigualable, fusionando las celebraciones locales en Austin con los ritmos de la vanguardia…
Direct from London and wrapped in shimmering, sun-drenched 1960s psychedelic pop melodies, whip-smart lyricism, and modern indie brilliance, visionary UK duo Worldpeace DMT—comprising Leo Fincham and Rowan Please (also known as The Femcels)—have officially unleashed their joyful new music video for: «Ivy». Following hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed album Stick Around For…
Notable Births 1952: Bernard Edwards, the masterful bassist, producer, and co-founder of the pioneering disco and R&B band Chic, was born in Greenville, North Carolina. 1961: Larry Mullen Jr., the founding member and driving rhythmic force on the drums for U2, was born in Dublin, Ireland. 1963: Johnny Marr, the highly influential British guitarist and…
Directamente desde la cúspide de la música hecha en México y uniendo dos de las trayectorias más universales, luminosas e influyentes de la historia sonora de Latinoamérica, dos auténticos gigantes de la cultura global —el legendario guitarrista Carlos Santana y la extraordinaria compositora e intérprete Natalia Lafourcade— acaban de desatar de manera oficial su nuevo…
Directly from Hamburg and Berlin, Germany, and wrapped in shimmering electronic soundscapes, emotive indie-pop sensibilities, and pristine nocturnal atmosphere, independent artists fyne and IDENTIKID have officially joined forces to unleash their hypnotic new collaborative single and music video: «Blue Nacht». Clocking in at a mesmerizing 4 minutes and 41 seconds, «Blue Nacht» bridges the distinct…
Austin’s Halloween weekend is absolutely packed with live alternative events, bringing massive local talent to the forefront before we flip the calendar into November. Dead Music Capital Band: Tonight, October 30, and stretching into tomorrow, the city is celebrating with a distinctly alternative, theatrical twist. The legendary Dead Music Capital Band is bringing their massive…
Vol. 53 | Week of Friday, October 30, 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 officially updated for Halloween Weekend! Things are getting spooky, and the city is packed with…
Directamente desde Monterrey y navegando en las coordenadas más abrasivas, inmersivas y viscerales del rock experimental mexicano, el destacado proyecto Monte Meteoro acaba de anunciar de manera oficial la llegada de su cuarto álbum de estudio, Ya no soy yo, programado para estrenarse este próximo 17 de noviembre. Tras un meticuloso proceso de gestación donde…
Moving from Miami to the sprawling creative underbelly of Los Angeles, high-energy alternative rock powerhouse Bruvvy have officially unleashed the brand-new visualizer video for their explosive hit single: «Little Shiva». Originally dropping on September 9, 2026—and quickly capturing global attention as a standout anthem dominating playlists and soundtracks alike—«Little Shiva» is a messy, loud, and…
Straight out of Hallandale Beach, Florida, and forged from DIY bedroom-recording roots into one of the most exciting new forces in the modern underground, the independent alternative rock and shoegaze powerhouse Rehash has officially unleashed the official music video for their standout single: «Forget Me Not». Originally making waves upon its digital release on September…
Straight from the crypt and sending shockwaves through the dark-alternative underground after a staggering 17-year slumber, the cult-beloved duo Dead Man’s Bones—featuring Hollywood icon Ryan Gosling alongside multi-instrumentalist and singer Zach Shields—have officially made a surprise return from the grave with their chilling new single and music video: «Lost In the Night». Arriving just in…
Directamente desde Ecuador y marcando un apoteósico y esperado regreso tras varios años de pausa en los escenarios, la icónica banda de fusión RoCola Bacalao —autodefinida como “la banda más chimba del Ecuador”— acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip: «No le importa a Nueva York», estrenado este pasado 23 de octubre de…
