A Band Called Death

A black proto-punk band from Detroit that wouldn't compromise on its name is unearthed in this music doc 35 years after recording their original demo tracks.

"...A Band Called Death is this season’s engaging entry in the..."

June 28, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Band Fires Singer and Founding Guitarist Over Refusal to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Hans Gruber & the Die Hards set to tour with new lineup this month

"...what’s become Austin’s most fascinating case study in COVID-era band dynamics, the ska-punk band Hans Gruber & the Die..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

"...fed up with the lack of attention his favorite band -- Half Japanese -- was getting that he decided..."

May 27, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trolls Band Together

Boy band antics with the big-haired, big-voiced toys

"...Trolls Band Together, the latest return to the Trolls cinematic universe,..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Band Aid

A couple works out their problems through song

"...of much deeper issues. And so it goes for Band Aid’s longtime couple Anna (Lister-Jones, Lola Versus) and Ben..."

June 23, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

A New Life for 'A Band Called Death'

Detroit rock & rollers resurrected through Drafthouse Films

"...There's a shadow hanging over the Detroit-born proto-punk band Death – but it's also the light that shines..."

June 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Monster Band: Susan Tedeschi Q&A

Susan Tedeschi likes big families

"...slide guitarist Derek Trucks joined forces – in a band. Revelator, their soulful debut, recalls traveling circus acts like..."

Jan. 17, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

On the Nightshift: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Keep Running

At Moody "with the white-hot light of the oncoming train”

"...It’s my honor tonight to introduce to you a band that needs no introduction. Right? Bruce Springsteen & the..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Band of the Month: The Moonhangers

The Moonhangers give outlaw country a good name

"...of my new (hopefully) monthly spotlight on a local band, I wanted to take a look at the new..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Now & Forever

New Orleans institution riles up the Paramount Friday

"...all New Orleans’ brass tacks, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, celebrated its half-century anniversary in 2011. My first show..."

Feb. 20, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Band's Visit

A lost band of Egyptian musicians from a police orchestra find refuge with some Israeli townspeople.

"...in Bet Hatikva and therefore happy to take the band members, who had the misfortune of getting on the..."

March 7, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Best a Band Can Get: The Story of Pussy Gillette

A scene veteran and a bass beginner coin the best band name in Austin – and the music's good, too

"...With a snappy snare, Austin's best-named band comes to life...."

Nov. 19, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Video Premiere: Band of Bastards Debut a Hardcore “Holy Roller”

Singer & TOD legacy Jason Reece: “These motherfuckers can play”

"...(ex-Sparta), and drummer Sam Rich present their debut as Band of Bastards. Delete. Repeat drops July 23 on Redacted..."

July 7, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Girl in a Band: Kim Gordon

Q&A with Sonic Youth bassist about her new memoir

"...All but three of them she spent married to bandmate Thurston Moore, a union that ended infamously in 2011...."

Feb. 26, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Old Austin Magic: Uncle Walt’s Band Live

Performance archive reissued with bonus tracks

"...run proved brief, intermittent, the influence of Uncle Walt’s Band reached deep, counting fans in everyone from Lyle Lovett..."

Jan. 18, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music: Second Band List of 2016

Tommy Stinson, Thee Oh Sees, Mercury Rev, and 212 more

"...One month after revealing a first batch of 154..."

Nov. 17, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Kashmere HS Marching Band Saves Texas Schools?

Public education needs more ‘Thunder Soul’

"...Ave. Bridge, 10:45am, led by the Kashmere HS Marching Band, descended from the famous Houston funkestra...."

Feb. 22, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Getting to the General Specific With Band of Horses

"...the booze.” That line haunts closer “Window Blues,” from Band of Horses' sophomore Sub Pop album, Cease to Begin...."

Jan. 31, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Is a Metal Band Now

Stubb’s appearance showcases thrash aptitude

"...their second charting LP since April. As such, the band’s world tour is largely sold-out. Wednesday’s show at Stubb’s..."

Sept. 5, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Immortal Voices: Uncle Walt’s Band

Essential Austin trio get first national release

"...Certified legends amongst old Austin heads, Uncle Walt’s Band has elsewhere remained a cult fascination, hallowed by roots..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Live Shot: Kashmere Stage Band Thunder Soul Orchestra

Houston funk juggernaut meets the godfather of soul

"...In its original late-Sixties/early-Seventies incarnation, Houston’s Kashmere High School Band was begun by visionary music teacher Conrad Johnson, who..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

ACL Interview: Family Band Bailen Talks Three-Part Harmonies and Sibling Shenanigans

“Being in a sibling band is a really weird social experiment”

"...appeared on a Randy Jackson-piloted reality series about sibling bands. “Thank god it never got picked up,” the youngest..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

SXSW Live Shot: Allen Oldies Band

We had to settle for the short set... three hours only!

"...the late Nineties, many SXSW attendees discovered the best band performing all week wasn’t playing an exclusive showcase for..."

March 14, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

Still No Jug: The Original South Austin Jug Band Returns

It's a one-off for now, but cross your fingers

"...Some 11 years ago, the South Austin Jug Band first appeared on the local scene. That's when the..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Game On Austin Rock Band Tournament Rules!

because there are still rules to rocking

"...test their metal in a head to head Rock Band tournament!..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Events Post by Logan Youree

BLK ODYSSY Brings Tenpiece Band to Tiny Desk Performance

Watch the Austin-launched project premiere new song “WANT YOU”

"...November, project visionary Juwan Elcock invited a killer tenpiece band of familiar Texan musicians...."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Lavender Country, World’s First Openly Gay Country Band, Comes to Austin

Patrick Haggerty on his groundbreaking album nearly 50 years later

"...In 1973, Patrick Haggerty recorded and released his band Lavender Country’s eponymous debut album, which is considered the..."

Oct. 21, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Psych Fest Live (Sunday): Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band

TV on the Radio frontman goes dub, Afropop, and electro-punk

"...Tent was surprisingly sparse when Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band kicked off. TV On the Radio vocalist Tunde Adebimpe..."

May 5, 2014 Music Post by Greg Beets

Band of the Month: Magnet School

Magnet School pops and swells

"...some time out to chat via e-mail about the band, the album, and that Big Rock sound. Shut Up:..."

March 27, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Cute Band Alert!

Times New Viking's lo-fi nostalgia.

"...a store run by record nerds to watch a band of record nerds? Sadly, not the apocalypse. However, Times..."

April 9, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

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