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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
