The Punk-Poet Laureate of Austin Roots-Rock While cosmic cowboys, blues prodigies, and psychedelic visionaries carved out key pillars of Central Texas music, Alejandro Escovedo stands as the ultimate embodiment of Austin’s genre-defying, resilient artistic soul. Moving effortlessly from first-wave San Francisco punk to cowpunk, baroque chamber rock, and heart-wrenching singer-songwriter ballads, Escovedo helped forge the…
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…
Straight from the road and charged with acoustic-driven grit, viral momentum, and a potent dose of Y2K rebellion, alternative singer-songwriter honestav (Av) has officially unleashed his sensational new single and music video: «iphone killed the mp3». Following hot on the heels of his acclaimed sophomore album, Sweet American Boy (home to his chart-topping mgk collaboration…
Direct from the neon-lit depths of electronic imagination and fueled by unbridled club energy, independent visionary Dirk Van Dool has officially unleashed his wildly theatrical new single and music video: «Ding Dong». An upbeat electronic rave reimagining of timeless The Wizard of Oz themes, the track boldly flips cinematic history on its head, heavily featuring…
Directamente desde Chihuahua, México, y envuelta en una irresistible descarga de funk galáctico, sintetizadores ochenteros y elegancia disco, la aclamada banda Midnight Generation —liderada por Fernando Mares— acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip: «Siquiti Bum». Consolidándose como uno de los proyectos alternativos más emocionantes, frescos y exportables de la escena nacional actual,…
Straight out of Adelaide, Australia, and charged with swaggering ’80s-styled indie-rock grit and unmistakable INXS energy, the breakout four-piece PASH have officially unleashed their brand-new single and music video: «Suffer». Following their self-titled debut EP in May and a trio of boisterous showcases at BIGSOUND 2026, the band—affectionately dubbed Adelaide’s indie answer to boy-band grandeur—delivers…
Directamente desde la escena del rock alternativo mexicano y marcando un esperado y triunfal regreso discográfico tras nueve años de silencio en formato de larga duración, la aclamada banda Buffalo Blanco acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip: «Enciéndelo», el primer adelanto de su próximo y flamante álbum de estudio titulado V, programado…
Straight out of Columbus, Ohio, and wrapped in shimmering, acoustic-driven indie-folk textures, visionary shapeshifters Saintseneca have officially unleashed their captivating new music video for: «Smoke Punching». Released on October 26, 2026, to align with a full circling of the moon, the visual piece serves as a celebratory travelogue for Cinnamon Moon, the second disc of…
Straight out of Chicago, Illinois, and fueled by sharp familial synergy and buzzing indie-rock grit, the dynamic sibling duo Sacred Heart Academy has officially unleashed the official music video for their standout single: «Chicago». Featured on their energetic EP Oh Good, Sacred Heart Made an EP, the track highlights the raw talents of siblings Eilee…
Direct from the desert-rock crucible and fueled by legendary rhythmic thunder, rock royalty Queens of the Stone Age have officially unleashed their gripping new single and music video: «Run Away From the Mob». Serving as the monumental closing track on their upcoming nine-song studio album Perfecth (dropping October 30 via Matador Records), «Run Away From…
Directamente desde Venezuela y marcando un poderoso y místico reencuentro con su faceta en solitario, la talentosa cantautora Irepelusa acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip: «BRUJA», presentado de la mano de Warner Music Colombia como el flamante anticipo de su muy esperado nuevo álbum de estudio. Tras dos años de intensa exploración,…
Directamente desde Villafranca de los Barros (Badajoz) y consagrando un triunfo histórico forjado a pulso comunitario, la entrañable banda revelación Los Restos del Ébano acaba de desatar oficialmente su primer álbum de estudio autoproducido, El montón de arena, acompañado por el estreno de su videoclip para el tema «El duende». Nacidos en el seno de…
Directamente desde Los Angeles Californoa y marcando el esperado desembarco completo de una nueva y visceral etapa para el rock latino, el icónico Beto Cuevas acaba de entregar de forma íntegra su flamante álbum de estudio: ¡Respira!, acompañado por el estreno de su videoclip oficial. Conformado por nueve potentes canciones que se venían develando por…
¡Feliz Miercoles! Seguimos conectando los rincones más vanguardistas de nuestra ciudad con el inmenso universo del sonido alternativo global, todo sin perder el enfoque puro en la música y los artistas. The ATX Frequency: Soulful Vocals and Legendary Arena Shows Austin’s live music scene is preparing for a massive week of vocal powerhouses and iconic…
Notable Births 1936: Charlie Daniels, the Grammy-winning country and Southern rock legend best known for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” was born. 1972: Brad Paisley, the highly acclaimed country music singer, songwriter, and virtuosic guitarist, was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia. 1987: Frank Ocean, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper whose acclaimed albums…
¡Feliz domingo! Cerramos la semana con una mezcla perfecta de leyendas del rock en nuestra ciudad y nuevos sonidos hispanos que no puedes dejar pasar. The ATX Frequency: Rats in a Cage The live music engine in Austin is firing on all cylinders today, bringing stadium-sized alternative history right to our doorstep. The Smashing Pumpkins…
Notable Births 1825: Composer Johann Strauss was born. 1838: Composer Georges Bizet, best known for his opera “Carmen,” was born. 1944: Jon Anderson, the co-founder and frontman of the progressive rock band Yes, was born in Accrington, England. 1961: Chad Smith, the American drummer best known as a member of the rock band Red Hot…
Directamente desde la Ciudad de México y orbitando en las coordenadas de una lírica galáctica y profundamente sanadora, el talentoso artista independiente Esperón acaba de desatar oficialmente su nuevo sencillo y videoclip: «Almanautas», estrenado este 23 de octubre de 2026. Fiel a esa fascinante y ya característica temática espacial y astronómica que ha definido su…
