Glimmer Twins

Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen instigate A Giant Dog Pile

"..."I would be a totally different artist without Andrew," states A Giant Dog frontwoman Sabrina Ellis...."

May 6, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Checking In: Sweet Spirit Alights to Trinidad

Austin glam rockers’ third LP casts a deep digi/Tropi spell

"...– or even eating a kumquat,” emails Sweet Spirit’s Andrew Cashen, presumably in one such guise remotely from co-interviewee..."

May 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Disneyland on LSD With A Giant Dog

Tripping in the “Happiest Place on Earth”

"...recent afternoon off from tour, A Giant Dog front-people Andrew Cashen and Sabrina Ellis did what so many visitors..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tear Dungeon: Black Rubber & Blood

Sweet Spirit and A Giant Dog’s abrasive metal abomination

"...For Andrew Cashen, guitarist/vocalist for pop powerhouse Sweet Spirit and melodic..."

March 3, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sweet Spirit Tour Diary

On the road with Spoon

"...group led by Giant Dog members Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen, are deep into a two-week tour opening for..."

May 26, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Reckless & Romantic

Two bands joined at the lips – Sabrina Ellis

"...graceless crowdsurfer passes over me, A Giant Dog singers Andrew Cashen and Sabrina Ellis hit a double-barreled harmony:..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Take Me to a Party

Sweet Spirit pops big

"...A Giant Dog, Ellis and her longtime musical partner Andrew Cashen lead a rockist quintet bashing out an energetic,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

A Giant Dog Teases Impending Concept Album

Austin punk quintet transports partygoers to “Avalonia”

"...on said album for “a couple years,” noted singer/guitarist Andrew Cashen...."

May 24, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

In the Frigid Cold of a Surging Pandemic, Tear Dungeon’s Blood-Spewing Chaos Made Us Feel Alive

Finally, a band that wears masks on stage – oh wait

"...many bands can you say that about?), but frontman Andrew Cashen was the only one who arrived in all..."

Jan. 8, 2022 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

A Giant Dog

"...fivepiece soundtracks much off-Broadway high drama grounded by guitarist Andrew Cashen and lead spectacle Sabrina Ellis' Siamese Twin lead..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Free Week Shakeups & Breakups

Finding new life amidst last calls minutes from your doorstep

"...comprised of Sabrina Ellis and A Giant Dog bandmate Andrew Cashen, though I hadn’t known their name when I..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Review: A Giant Dog, Bite

Glam rockers’ sixth album traverses an ambitious space-age hero’s tale

"...through your teeth," Ellis winces alongside guitarist and co-writer Andrew Cashen. The sonic battlefield offers fitting ground for Ellis'..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Austin additions in the announcement are: 1st Base Runner, Andrew Cashen, Annabelle Chairlegs, Austin Unconducted, BÖNDBREAKR, The Bright Light..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Local Aussie Rallies for Fire Relief

As wildfires continue destroying swaths of Australia, Go Fever frontwoman Acey Monaro rallied local bands for her homeland

"...tent on the venue patio. Since now-New York-based guitarist Andrew Cashen was in town, Sweet Spirit reprised a rowdy..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Spoon-Feeding the Hits With Britt Daniel

Spoon frontman talks Beto, streaming, and 26 years of steadfast indie rock

"...I was seeing it everywhere. That's a great band. Andrew Cashen is doing another solo record, and I went..."

July 19, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Will Johnson’s Eternal Newness

"Playback" challenges Will Johnson to a home run derby and uncovers seven things you didn't know about A Giant Dog

"...• Singer/guitarist Andrew Cashen trained for ballet as a child. In high..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 25-27

Your auditory agenda for the next three days

"...Andrew Cashen, the lank-haired guitarist and singer who, alongside dynamic..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Sweet Spirit

"...forefront. The melodically gifted band, co-led by soulful rocker Andrew Cashen, arrives equally transformed, embracing its status of loud..."

March 31, 2017 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

A Giant Dog Record Review

Pile (Merge)

"...ears of even casual observers to Austin's music scene, Andrew Cashen and Sabrina Ellis' pre-existing punk band gets drafted..."

May 6, 2016 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...the theatrical élan of front duo Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen. Also the Sonny & Cher behind the equally..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Sweet Spirit: Masters of Puppets

Heavy pop locals premiere “Baby When I Close My Eyes”

"...on a pair of videos for Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen’s other band, A Giant Dog. “We weren’t preoccupied..."

Jan. 11, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Red Headed Stranger himself. Sweet Spirit/A Giant Dog co-leader Andrew Cashen (7:15pm), soul rocker Chief Cleopatra (6pm), and roots..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Let the Music

Garage punk Orville Bateman Neeley III crosses over

"...junior high, and A Giant Dog's Andy Bauer and Andrew Cashen, who entered the picture freshman year of high..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Playback – 2014: Keeping the Dream Alive

Reviewing ATX music 2014

"...Continental Gallery purveyors of the coolest soul/funk/R&B in town, Andrew Trube and Anthony Farrell logged Accumulator on Ardent Music..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...A Giant Dog, where fiery, electric showmanship from guitarists Andrew Cashen and Andy Bauer fuses with Sabrina Ellis’ piercing..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

"...More of Kevin's favorites, alphabetically: Andrew Cashen, The Cosmic Silence; Big Bill, Public Freakout Compilation;..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Graham's gruff poetic punch, the smooth funk of D-Madness, Andrew Cashen's indie revival croon, and headlining sets from Riders..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Last Week in Live Music: The Eagles, Phoebe Bridgers, Megafauna, and More

"...favorite photos from last week's local shows. Pictured here: Andrew Cashen at Long Play Lounge East on May 20,..."

May 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

What We're Listening to Right Now

Deezie Brown, El Combo Oscuro, Ifé Neuro, Don Leady, Lizzy Lehman, and more locals worth a listen

"...Vatican City hand-job-through-frock that local legends Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen (Giant Dog/Sweet Spirit) transform into a catchy meditation..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Liberty Lunch Reunion, Genesis Owusu, Poppy, Chief Cleopatra, Georgia Parker, Monte Luna, and more

"...through June and ignited two weeks ago by all-in Andrew Cashen and the Tiarra Girls, KUTX's ecstatic communal vision..."

April 8, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

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