UK Calling

Damon Albarn leads SXSW 07's UK act armada. Again.

"...Buzzcocks: Ever fallen in love? Here's your chance. Again...."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Homosapiens, Too

Thoughts on the Buzzcocks at SXSW. Passing, random, silly thoughts.

"...no strings) to the blessedly early South by Southwest Buzzcocks set. So foxy fierce, even as close as they..."

March 18, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...to be a singular performance.   – Michael Toland Buzzcocks..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Excited About Life

Friends keenly mourn the death of Esme Barrera

"...guitarist Frankie Blue was with her dad at a Buzzcocks show at Mohawk in June 2010 when she spotted..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Mojo' Recommends

Field Music, from the Beatles and Monk to Igor Stravinsky

"...Buzzcocks, Emo's Main Room, 8pm..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Shrek 2

Shrek reloaded: DreamWorks discovers that it's easy being green.

"...Waits, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and the Buzzcocks (the latter is a cover version by Pete Yorn,..."

May 21, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spotlight: The Ends

The Ends just wanna destroy

"...keen melodic instincts of Stiff Little Fingers and the Buzzcocks...."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

24 Hour Party People

"...the British musical scene, including Howard DeVoto of the Buzzcocks and Mark E. Smith of the Fall. Wilson's lengthy..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...the Literal Rip-Off." Mersey! Supernova's buzz says think Devo, Buzzcocks, Richard Hell, but screw the buzz; think super starburst..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...up to Rolling Stone have taken notice of their Replacements/Buzzcocks/power pop blastings. So why aren't you listening to them..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Xenophobia?

International Acts at SXSW

"...Canadian four-piece Pluto would be the reincarnation of the Buzzcocks if the Buzzcocks hadn't already reincarnated themselves. (Alamo Drafthouse,..."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Greg Beets' National Top Ten

"...4. Buzzcocks, French (I.R.S.)..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...1976 gig in Manchester was the spark that ignited Buzzcocks, Joy Division, the Smiths, the Fall, and Factory Records...."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

What We’re Listening to Right Now

Blakchyl x Hyah!, Empyrrean, Homemade Bangs, the Applicators, and more sounds for your week

"...since 1999. After past touring with Bad Religion and Buzzcocks, the established troupe offers their first new material since..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...inspired England's initial punk bands: the Clash, the Damned, Buzzcocks, Generation X, Siouxsie & the Banshees, the Slits, the..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...rocks harder than a concrete floor. Catchier than the Buzzcocks with influenza, fuzzier than your dryer's lint trap after..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Gift Guide: Bob Mould

Distortion: 1989-2019 (Edsel/Granary Music)

"...with his recent take on a seminal influence, the Buzzcocks' "I Don't Mind."..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Toland

The Multifarious Mike Wiebe

Music, comedy, faux-Christianity: the many faces of the Drakulas/Riverboat Gamblers frontman

"...2) Drakulas, "Sin Will Find You" (2020) Buzzcocks-ian punk, riding Blair's wild guitar riff and rolling out..."

June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

16 Punk Rock Bands to Slam Into at SXSW

"...cheap sunglasses, and loud/angry/high-speed pop in the mold of Buzzcocks and Generation X. The early-Aughts Seattle punks here advance..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Music Interview: Swervedriver

British shoegaze icons tune out doom and gloom with latest music

"...are massively uplifting," asserts the singer. "'I Believe' by Buzzcocks is a whole fun ball of confusion. There's always..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Free Week 2019 Is in the Rearview Mirror, but These Homegrown Standouts Aren't

10 local showcases that got us excited for what’s to come this year

"...Midslot, Borzoi soundchecked with guitarist Zachary Wood pulling a Buzzcocks riff out of his Strat, then covered David Bowie's..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Fallout Theater Says Fuck This Week

The improv alchemists of this weekly show turn the crap in your life into comedy gold

"...two arcade games sat nestled in a nearby corner. Buzzcocks and New Order blasted through the speakers as a..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Arts Feature by M. Brianna Stallings

Drunk on a Train

Four friends bar crawl their way down the Capital Metro Red Line

"...was more than ready to get down to some Buzzcocks. Although, the girl who put a curse on me..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Pivotal Punk at SXSW Music

Don't miss this gang of 10

"...sticks of roughneck-yet-melodic pop that suggested a crude midsouth Buzzcocks with a few Dick Dale records hidden behind their..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Hüsker Dü

"...them in a period live review as the atomic-pop "Buzzcocks grown desperate and huge."..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Thursday SXSW Picks

"...generation. Bright, sunny, upbeat, and anthemic – filled with Buzzcocks guitars and a Brian Wilson melodic sense – the..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

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

"...The 51-year-old leader of Austin's favorite Brit-punk band, a Buzzcocks-influenced gang that were local favorites throughout the Nineties, has..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Royal Headache’s Destructive Joy

Aussies pound out the The Breakfast Club of punk

"...As powerful as the Buzzcocks, pop like the Jam, fast and melodic same as..."

Aug. 13, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Chris Cubas: Hashtag, You're It

#PointsMe champion returns to take on the Moontower crowds

"...ton of them in England. Like Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 out of 10 Cats and QI. And..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moontower Comedy Fest: Comics to Watch

Because we know funny

"...award-winning English comedian has hosted Popworld, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and starred in his own series titled, Grandma's House...."

April 16, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

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