Watch: Urban Heat’s “Running Out of Time”

Pandemic fosters a literally post-punk ATX trio

"...no easy task in a pandemic. Urban Heat leader Jonathan Horstmann effectively self-directed a music video for “Running Out..."

July 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch: Urban Heat Dances As the World Burns

“A Simple Love Song” reiterates romance during the apocalypse

"...Presenting a vision of end-times passion, Urban Heat frontman Jonathan Horstmann contrasts the innocence of a heart-eyed gesture with..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Performers Find Unexpected Side Effect of Pandemic: Attentive Audiences

Intimacy and reverence endure at socially distanced shows

"...Last Tuesday evening, Jonathan Horstmann surveyed the canopy on the University of Texas..."

Oct. 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...preamble to the commanding baritone of Urban Heat bandleader Jonathan Horstmann, alongside the dark pulses of Dragon Rapid with..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Urban Heat's Darkwave Road Map for Uncertain Times

Spaceflight-deluxified Wellness pushes beyond post-punk pastiche

"...definitely had a big year," says vocalist and guitarist Jonathan Horstmann before pausing and glancing over at his bandmates,..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kate Bush Bash, Urban Heat, Knife in the Water, Night Cap, Adrian Ruiz, and Shimmer Island

"...Trouble in the Streets vocalist Nnedi Agbaroji, Urban Heat's Jonathan Horstmann, Benjamin Violet of Pelvis Wrestley, and KVN to..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Spaceflight Records' Nonprofit Clears for Takeoff

An ambitious vision for debt-free record deals attracts notable music industry interest

"...applies to label act Urban Heat, helmed by vocalist Jonathan Horstmann. His band's forthcoming July EP, Wellness, joins Spaceflight's..."

April 22, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Punk’s Not White at Black & Brown Fest

Austin punks of color shine at radical San Antonio collective’s second year, Mutual Feelings evolves on their own terms, and more music news

"...with hyperspeed riffs from two guitarists. Austin director/Blxpltn player Jonathan Horstmann screened his short doc covering the displacement of..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: White Riot, Black Identity

Crowdfunding a black punk narrative, shuttering the Houston Press, and soundtracking Enchanted Rock

"...in the film are portrayed by Austin musicians: Blxpltn's Jonathan Horstmann, Pleasure Venom's Audrey Campbell, and Greg Williams of..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Blxpltn Sounds the Alarm

Album-teasing new single “FEMA” blows in like a hurricane

"...Now a duo of vowel-adverse anarchists, Jonathan Horstmann and Taszlin Muerte unload the first single from..."

April 18, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In

Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

"...The alternative lifer, who's played shows with everyone from Jonathan Richman to Willie Nelson, tag teams with Nancy's years..."

June 18, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend Two

Standout sets from round two at Zilker Park

"...of “Bizarre Love Triangle” by New Order, where vocalist Jonathan Horstmann jumped the BMI stage barricade to dance alongside..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Be Like Bastrop: Tour Music Capital Satellite in New Jonas Wilson Long-Form Video

Alliance with Jonathan Horstmann produces virtual in-store + more

"...satellite 30 minutes east of Austin, the film by Jonathan Horstmann, synth stoker of darkwave Austin trio Urban Heat..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...commercial tour stops and experiences from other cities, too. Jonathan Horstmann(ex-Blxpltn, Urban Heat Island Effect, V3CO)..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Blxpltn Streams New York Fascist Week

Austin electro-punk duo unloads second LP

"...Austin’s most politically compelling act, now comprised of vocalist/bassist/guitarist Jonathan Horstmann and vocalist/percussionist Taszlin Muerte, lit an audio Molotov..."

Oct. 31, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Free Week Live Shots

Mohawk, Jan. 2

"...of the stacked inside/outside bill, Blxpltn co-leader and guitarist Jonathan Horstmann sported a shirt reading "All Are Welcome." The..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

BLXPLTN

Heaping helping of high-profile local LPs

"...jagged synth blasts under percussionist Taszlin Muerte and bassist Jonathan Horstmann's accusations of microchip brain implants and spy drones..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...the program's core. The PIE concept, developed by commissioner Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone, centers historically underserved communities, genre diversity, and..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Principal Maggie Lea Takes on Breast Cancer

Cheer Up Charlies co-owner reflects on business and mental health evolution following diagnosis. Meanwhile, the Convention Center expansion gets approval by Music Commission, and Project ATX6 announces a new lineup.

"...Ahead of a final vote, commission member Jonathan Mahone, aka Chaka of Riders Against the Storm, presented..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

DAWA’s Unity Concert Brings Together Austin’s Rising BIPOC-Led Acts

Showcase kicked off a week of creative Vision:8291 programming

"...Riders Against the Storm’s Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone made sure the mission of his nonprofit..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Chad Swiatecki

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...tone develop its own kineticism. Bandmates Dan Duszynski and Jonathan Meiburg provide additional instrumentation, and the group offers an..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

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

"...Jonathan Horstmann and company wrap the final leg of their..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crosstalk: A SXSW Murder Plot, 23rd Street Mural Vandalism, and More Culture News

Willie Nelson helps touring artists, and a new burger joint takes over Contigo

"...free showcase featuring Alex Maas of the Black Angels, Jonathan Horstmann of Urban Heat, and more. Located at 2027..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

"...notable previous band, BLXPLTN, a project with Urban Heat's Jonathan Horstmann once described by the Chronicle as "Austin's most..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party Revives Hotel Vegas on Friday of SXSW

Quad doses of Kydd Jones, Being Dead, Rattlesnake Milk, & Urban Heat

"...Music Awards Song of the Year, "Have You Ever?" Jonathan Horstmann's resounding baritone and pantomimes punctuated the closer right..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Kriss Conklin

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...community is just such an incredible honor,” said bandleader Jonathan Horstmann...."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

The Most Memorable Moments of Sunday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Urban Heat, Faye Webster, and BIA getting sturdy

"...of “Bizarre Love Triangle” by New Order, where vocalist Jonathan Horstmann jumped the BMI stage barricade to dance alongside..."

Oct. 17, 2022 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at Weekend Two of ACL Fest 2022

Seven Texas recommendations at ACL Fest Weekend Two

"...thin line between cool and corny. Add in vocalist Jonathan Horstmann's voguish baritone (think Brendon Urie channeling Bauhaus) and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Watch This: New Hip-Hop Unit Aux Cutter Go “On Blast”

Ben Buck, Nate Thee Great, and Shadowboxin link up

"...life with a video directed by musician and videographer Jonathan Horstmann...."

June 25, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...nervous, tenuous relationships of the artists: Sisson, Urban Heat's Jonathan Horstmann, R&B chanteuse Alesia Lani, Altamesa's Evan Charles, honky-tonker..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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