Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...with Max Deems and Andrew Nogay, his bandmates in Blank Hellscape. The multi-instrumentalist is on a brief four-day break..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Faster Than Sound: Infinite Hellscape Brings Austin Eclecticism Into Focus Under West Texas Stars

Camping at the first-year Austin/Marathon/Ft. Davis fest

"...I almost couldn't stomach Blank Hellscape's brutal industrial clamor for the third time in..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Four Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Etran de L'Aïr, Blank Hellscape, and more shows to see

"...amount of crucial concerts next week. – James Renovitch Blank Hellscape..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Faster Than Sound: Unpacking Harry Styles' Austin Run With the Professor Teaching a Class on Him

Texas State's Dr. Louie Dean Valencia offers a crash course in the Harry-verse

"...not be the best concert for you. First-Year Infinite Hellscape Fest Links Austin and West Texas..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Blank Hellscape’s core trio took home Best Experimental. Ethan Billips..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...of them are so satisfyingly good.  – Alyssa Quiles Blank Hellscape Splits Wolf Eyes..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...of the night it deserves.   – Richard Whittaker Blank Hellscape..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...atmospherics.   – Wayne Lim Yellow Swans, John Wiese, Blank HellscapeElysium, Friday 16..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...Wayne LimAcrobat by Winona Forever God Shell, Venus Twins, Blank HellscapeHotel Vegas, Thursday 25..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...Doug Freeman Swass Nites w/ Jad Fair, Graffiti Phallico, Blank HellscapeChess Club, Friday 3 – Sunday 5..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees (listed alphabetically throughout): Blank Hellscape Pleasure Venom Spoon Urban Heat Best New Act:..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

MacIvor’s House, Now In Your House

One man’s relentlessly fucked-up existence debuts on YouTube

"...coronavirus antics to turn his world into a devastated hellscape...."

March 26, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...straight to tape. Joining them are the darkwave-techno-noise of Blank Hellscape, the punky charm of Grocery Bag, and the..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...Serendipitously, the vocalist sports a Planet Hollywood sweatshirt as..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...papier-mâché insects in the mosh pit. Sonic brain surgeons Blank Hellscape and glacial drone artiste’s Water Damage open.  ..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...turn, and a rhythmic, static-soaked climatic closer. Electronic rockers Blank Hellscape, experimental multi-instrumentalist and Water Damage member More Eaze,..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Best Experimental: Blank Hellscape..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Water Damage, TisaKorean, a tribute to Mandy Mercier, and more recommended shows

"...Garden, and slowthai. The side project from techno supplier Blank Hellscape's Ethan Billips dispenses a cathartic debut record via..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eli Josef's HITW residency, KOOP's Birthday Bash, and free Jackie Venson highlight our recommended shows

"...2022-2023 Austin Music Awards Band of the Year nominees Blank Hellscape. Carnaval Brasileiro..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Column by Katie Karp

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week

"...the damned like some underworld Yule log. Experimental noise-niks Blank Hellscape, No Wave truncheon Dead Space, and Philly axe..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Column by Mars Salazar

What We're Listening to This Week

Otis Wilkins, Fuck Money, Cash Grab, Jake Lloyd, and more notable sounds

"...punk act from February 12, with Volente Beach and Blank Hellscape. A combination of close-ups on vocalist Taszlin Muerte..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

New, Local Music We’re Listening To

Patty Griffin, Mugger, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Horti, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...with Show Me the Body, Soul Glo, WifiGawd, and Blank Hellscape. – Kevin Curtin..."

July 22, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Vio-Lence Erupts at Matinee

Reunited Bay Area pioneers induce only grinning thrash

"...a minor detail – the day raged hardcore. Opener Blank Hellscape shrieked noise karaoke, Candy plied nü hardcore, the..."

May 15, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Blank Hellscape Future Museums More Eaze USA/Mexico Best Folk/Bluegrass: David..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Oblivion Access Adds Danny Brown, Grouper, Death Grips’ Andy Morin and More

Experimental festival finalizes lineup for May 12-15

"...Today, the four-day festival confirms its full lineup. Previously-announced..."

Feb. 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Girls Like Us Occupy Hotel Free TV

P1nkstar celebrates trans Texan artists on Hotel Vegas' virtual platform and Music Lab closes final location to make way for Tesla

"...with hosts Emily Whetstone (Van Mary) and Max Deems (Blank Hellscape). Hoping to sustain their series and up artist..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Weary from the first week of school? Live music to the rescue!

"...full-on alongside throat-shredding hardcore metallurgists Criaturas, electronic static merchants Blank Hellscape, and dissonant punk warblers Choir Cherry. Prepare to..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff