Quin Galavis Track Premiere

Dark songwriter lets a little light in

"...My Life in Steel and Concrete, emotionally intense songwriter Quin Galavis returns with The Battery Line, his personal pop..."

June 12, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Quin Galavis Turns Darkness Into His Magnum Opus

Obfuscating the narrative between fiction and lived experience on My Life in Steel and Concrete

"...temperature of the repurposed warehouse quickly becomes stultifying. As Quin Galavis begins a three-part multimedia presentation of his new..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Record Review: Quin Galavis

My Life in Steel and Concrete (Super Secret)

"...On his ambitious, wide-release sophomore solo album, Quin Galavis lays bare his insecurities, fears, and existential ponderings..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Live: Spoon Nite 2

Two nights down, one to go

"...release Hot Thoughts. The crowd was sparse as Austin’s Quin Galavis took the stage shrouded in dry ice and..."

March 16, 2017 SXSW Post by Tim Stegall

Top 10 Austin Albums of 2016

The Chronicle music staff picks their favorite local records

"...1) Quin Galavis, My Life in Steel and Concrete (Super Secret)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...damn close to being just that.  – Michael Toland Quin Nfn, "Having My Way"..."

May 14, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Quin Galavis

"...in Steel and Concrete quick-sketched an instant portrait of Quin Galavis, Dead Space/False Idol member and young, tortured artist...."

June 23, 2017 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Playback: Spotify Gifts Kealing Middle School

After the SXSW carnival leaves town, Kealing Middle School will have something to show for it – thanks to Spotify

"...Quin Galavis completes his episodic Beerland residency, "Four Cycles of..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Reveals Surpass Halfway Mark

ATX shines on list No. 7 alongside Karol Conká, Crumb & Pedro the Lion

"...Allison & the Players Lounge, Pike & Sutton, Primo, Quin Galavis, Tony Bray, and World Music Unleashed...."

Feb. 7, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Punk Rock Patron of Austin Music Richard Lynn

Super Secret founder and Sonic Transmissions Festival underwriter expands operations

"...modern folk of Adam Ostrar, and post-punk songcraft of Quin Galavis. Moving beyond Texas borders, he also sponsored an..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Five Significant Super Secret Records

"...Quin Galavis My Life in Steel and Concrete (2016) Epic,..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Richard Lynn

SXSW Music No. 5

Hurray for the Riff Raff, Naomi Achu, Cakes da Killa, and 171 more added

"...Boyfrndz, Tony Bray, Cilantro Boombox, Dream Machine, Jacob Dupre Quintet, Quin Galavis, Rebecca Loebe, Money Chicha, Mr. Lewis &..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Quin Galavis

Vinyl Bin

"...Quin GalavisShould Have Known You (Thread Pull)..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Nazi Gold

One last 2012 local music roundup

"...on first strike. The Austin trio featuring prolific guitarist/bassist/singer Quin Galavis, Swans drummer Thor Harris, and Flesh Lights bassist..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...for Aux Cutter, Buck's group with veteran producer Kevin Naquin and in-your-face rapper Nate Thee Great. Joining the ruckus..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Quin Galavis

"...This is the album where Quin Galavis puts it all together: the raw, cello-infused pop..."

April 5, 2019 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...principal anchors Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist. The Austin quintet's new fifth studio effort, Duende, cuts expectedly eclectic touring..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...85) Quin Galavis, Victim/Nonvictim, Pt. 1 (Super Secret)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Get into your pre-ACL groove with these live music picks

"...Romani-French gypsy jazz guitarist christens on Friday with French quintet Les Doigts de l’Homme picking as contemporary heirs, and..."

Sept. 27, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

The Chili Dog Fest Caps SXSW Local Style

Impressive lineup of musicians to benefit Central Texas Food Bank

"...John Paul Keith, Will Courtney & the Wild Bunch, Quin Galavis, Tender Things, Saddle Sores, Salem Walk, Adam Ostrar,..."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Mark Fagan

Playback: Top 100 Austin Albums of 2017

Top 10s? Feh! Multiply that by 10 – locally.

"...45) Quin Galavis, The Battery Line (Super Secret)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Sonic Transmissions Festival III

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...with an unannounced reunion tour stop. The West Texas quintet powered through the recent defection of guitarist Jim Ward..."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...Songwriter: Quin Galavis..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Drank the Lemonade

As album sales give way to streaming services, how much longer will we be able to purchase music?

"...2) Quin Galavis, My Life in Steel and Concrete (Super Secret)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Nazi Gold

"...god of thunder Thor Harris (Shearwater) with Space man Quin Galavis and Lights bassist Jeremy Steen for a quartet..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Review by Michael Toland

Five Last-Minute New Year's Eve Picks

Make the last moments of 2014 count without tons of planning.

"...the Moonwalks, the Bad Lovers, Dikes of Holland, BLXPLTN, Quin Galavis, and even more spread among Hotel Vegas, the..."

Dec. 29, 2014 Events Post by Chrontourage

Playback: Grohl Call

Nirvana drummer, Foo Fighter, and documentarian Dave Grohl passes it on

"...triad of Swans percussionist Thor Harris, Dead Space singer Quin Galavis, and Flesh Lights bassist Jeremy Steen converged in..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Dead Space

Texas Platters go mondo

"...fidelity by pivoting toward straight punk rock. The ever-prolific Quin Galavis complements his creeping basslines with dark-tunnel vox that..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Ditch the Fest

Spider House's 49 acts on three stages Friday/Saturday

"...Acorn Bcorn 11 - the Rich Hands 12am - Quin Galavis 1 - Bad Lovers..."

Oct. 10, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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