Austin Psych Fest Turns Back the Clock: Toro Y Moi, Cuco, and Levitation Favorites Headline Spring Gathering

Yves Tumor, Mdou Moctar, Melody’s Echo Chamber also psychin'

"...The gathering will be headlined by Toro Y Moi, Cuco, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yves Tumor, and the Black..."

Jan. 26, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...Austin Psych Fest first launched in 2008 and last..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Psych Fest 2023

"...Cuco at Austin Psych Fest at the Far Out Lounge..."

May 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

ACL Preview: Eyedress’ Prolific Post-Punk

“Jealous” breakout isn’t sweating social media

"...the 2022 track “HOUSE OF CARDS,” and contemporaries like Cuco, Wild Nothing, and Rico Nasty, who all appear on..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Eight April Music Festivals In and Around Austin

From Rancho Alegre to Austin Blues, April offers ample opportunities

"...as an all-in-one-place festival headlined by Toro y Moi, Cuco, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yves Tumor, and the Black..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...SXSW venue such a fun experience.  – Dan Gentile Cuco..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Crosstalk: This Is Austin, Not That Great Returns, plus Three More Spring Music Events

Punk fest joins CMT Awards, Austin Psych Fest, and Oblivion Access rollouts

"...The gathering will be headlined by Toro y Moi, Cuco, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yves Tumor, and the Black..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Go South of the Border With These 15 Latinx Acts

"...CucoWed. 13, Stubb’s, 1am; Thu. 14, Lustre Pearl, 12mid A..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Turns Out Final Weekly Band List

De La Soul, Mavis Staples, Ximena Sariñana highlight 10th lineup drop

"...includes the slinky, busy, dream-pop of romantic L.A. youngster Cuco, soul/pop dynamo Har Mar Superstar, British singer songwriter Yola..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Priority Pop at SXSW Music

If you've gotta pick and choose, you can't go wrong with these 11 breakouts

"...beats that characterize this year's long player The House. Cuco..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup

TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest

"...The move to the 75,000-square-foot Palmer, at 900 Barton..."

May 29, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Gang of Four’s World Is Still Not Made by Great Men

Post-punk pioneers talk Entertainment! at 45, farewell tour

"...Despite its origins as a showcase of psychedelic music,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Nilüfer Yanya Isn’t Acting

Ahead of Levitation, British singer-songwriter unpacks new LP My Method Actor

"...Despite its origins as a showcase of psychedelic music,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

La Reina de la Música Ranchera Celebrates Juan Gabriel

Aida Cuevas commemorates her mentor at the Long Center

"...to José Alfredo. When you’re melancholy, you listen to Cuco Sánchez or Juan Gabriel...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Off Beat: Bobby Rush Brings the Funk

90-year-old chats before Blues Fest set with the Blind Boys of Alabama

"...Apart from ACL and SXSW, April 26-28 might now..."

April 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Chicano Batman’s Hi-Fi Good Vibes

Carlos Arévalo talks optimistic new album before Austin Psych Fest

"...Apart from ACL and SXSW, April 26-28 might now..."

April 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Selena comparisons and a major “El Paso” collab with Cuco, who introduced last year’s Austin Psych Fest to vaquero..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Tinashe. New singles team up with like-minded alt-Latin starlets Cuco (“El Paso”) and DannyLux (“Triste Verano”).   – Rachel..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...pop to last year’s Austin Psych Fest ahead of Cuco (who she’d previously worked with on lovesick psychedelic wash..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...The event takes over the Far Out Lounge, April..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Flying Lotus, and Oneohtrix Point Never to Play Levitation 2023 on Halloween Weekend

The multi-venue Austin music festival expands, October 26-29

"...Alongside the April relaunch of joint event Austin Psych..."

June 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Psych Fest Interview: Vieux Farka Touré

Legacy blues scion talks Malian music and Khruangbin collaboration

"...Lounge, headliners include Toro y Moi, Melody's Echo Chamber, Cuco, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yves Tumor, and event co-founders..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Psych Fest Interview: Automatic

Los Angeles trio infuses noise-pop with biting social commentary

"...Lounge, headliners include Toro y Moi, Melody's Echo Chamber, Cuco, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yves Tumor, and event co-founders..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sudan Archives, Soccer Mommy, and Allah-Las to Headline the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

Austin motor show becomes music fest with Resound partnership

"...Doors open at 5pm on Friday and 12pm on..."

March 23, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Billboard Brings Lil Yachty to SXSW, and More Music News

Resound partners with Meanwhile Brewing and the state measures music's impact

"...Meanwhile Brewing Co. – the South Austin hangout with..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crosstalk: Parish Reopens Following Fall Fire, and More Music News

Billy Strings at Radio and proposed touring visa rate hikes

"...The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

We Have an Issue: Last Week to Vote in the Austin Music Poll (Plus Some Exciting News About the Austin Music Awards)

Tickets are now on sale, and a pretty stellar performer lineup is announced

"...Austin Psych Fest Returns: The offsite precedent to Levitation..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Video: Pataphysics’ Cubicle Daydream

Clip employs Reggie Watts and rising director Ambar Navarro

"...made a name envisioning vids for the likes of Cuco and Soccer Mommy...."

April 9, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: 15 SXSW Buzz Bands to Cure Millennial Burnout

By legs, Lyft, or Lime scooter, get to the following 15 acts

"...new face of guitar" with Cali dream pop sensation Cuco, plus Japanese Breakfast, Melanie Faye, and more at Lustre..."

March 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Hiro Murai Cipherella – “Dumb Dumb” / D: Zoe Cuco - "Amor de Siempre (Mariachi Version)" (Hungary) / D:..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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