I, your humble Austin Music Minute maven, have been involved with music in one form or another for many years. And I must admit, I still cannot wrap my tiny brain around how some musicians manage to play in several bands. I had tremendous difficulty barely keeping up with one. But...
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It's been awhile since Nigerian-born songwriter Kalu James lived in Rochester, NY. He made music, formed and did a lot of open-mic nights on the East Coast before making his way to the Live Music Capital. It was a nerve-wracking decision at first, but it wasn't long before he felt the warm...
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You may have heard this story before, but it's worth repeating. It's the kind of tale that any band might appreciate. According to Here We Go Magic frontman Luke Temple, it started as a less-than-desirable...
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The influence of psychedelia on music and art continues to flourish, made quite evident with events like the annual Austin Psych Fest, where contemporary artists from across the country and different parts of the world celebrate the origins of the late '60s movement in a myriad of ways. This...
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It's the jagged, dirty blues-rock sounds that keep pulling me in. And local trio The Black Owl Society knows how to jumps all over it. Featuring drummer Charlie Jones, guitarist Nate Boff, and bassist/lead vocalist Buffalo, The Black Owl Society knows how to throw down a pretty mean roots jam,...
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Every band tour should have a great send-off party. Now imagine two very cool local bands getting together for a double blast. This is gonna be great. Two Austin Music Minute faves are partnering up for what promises to be an epic East Coast tour: The ultra-fabulous rock/pop...
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Former Endochine frontman Casey McPherson formed Austin-based quintet Alpha Rev in 2005, and by 2007 the band made its official debut with The Greatest Thing I’ve Ever Learned. However,...
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All the hard works' paid off for Quiet Company. Huge tours, loads of radio play, TV appearances (including a stint playing themselves on an episode of ABC's My Generation), and now a slot at this year's » read more

Songwriter Stephanie Briggs didn't start using the alias Little Brave until last year with the release of her third album, Wound & Will. And the moniker seems most appropriate - at first,...
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I was instantly captivated with my first listen of The Love Leighs' sweet yet seductive album, All Your Talk of Love. The Austin-based trio specializes in classic jazz, blues and twang styles with a few ragtime touches, all delivered with what they describe as "more than a little sass." And that...
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I've said this several times now. I shall continue reiterating my point until it's permanently burned into your memory: There is nothing more invigorating than a show with not one, not two, but three bands that you really like. That's three times the awesomeness. So what we have this...
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It seems this is a great summer for musical residencies. There are lots of good ones coming up, including Seth Sherman's at Club DeVille. Sherman released a very good album last...
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It was not an uncommon scenario, perhaps not the first time you've heard it. The Rocketboys were juggling a hectic schedule in support of their releases, the critically-acclaimed 20,000 Ghosts (2009) and their...
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It's hard to miss Chris Catalena's cowboy hat and easygoing stride. Not to mention the shades, which may or may not be worn during different parts of the day - with, or without, the sunlight. The local songwriter and musician is refreshingly down-to-earth. The same goes for his live...
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