Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Vesuvius.   – Richard Whittaker Austin Psych Fest Kickoff: Ringo Deathstarr, LSD and the Search for God, Blushing..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Indie Rockers Souls Extolled Have a Whole Lotta Love

Singer-guitarist Zach Black talks new LP soulsex and finding the light in moments of darkness

"...credits under his belt from acts like Santana and Ringo Deathstarr, Smith rattled the trio’s previous indie rock flair..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Solo Shoegazer Dottie Makes Free Week Debut

Saturday Mohawk set alongside Ringo Deathstarr and Fawn caps off the project’s successful 2024

"...and a smattering of trusty effect pedals, she supports Ringo Deathstarr and Fawn at Mohawk’s no-charge outdoor show on..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Ringo Deathstarr, Geto Gala, Being Dead, and More Slated to Play Free Week 2025

No-cost mini-fest returns Jan. 3-4

"...The lineup for Free Week 2025 has arrived. Ringo Deathstarr, Geto Gala, Being Dead, and some 70 other..."

Dec. 10, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Levitation’s Insane 2024 Lineup Includes the Jesus Lizard, Slowdive, and Gang of Four

Psychedelic festival returns October 31 to November 3

"...shoegaze luminaries Slowdive and Drop Nineteens, plus Austin’s own Ringo Deathstarr, who jump-started the genre’s 2010s revival. The Sword,..."

June 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Blushing Pushes Past Shoegaze Constraints on Sugarcoat

With Smashing Pumpkins axe support, third LP has nothing to prove

"...the end of recording sessions with their go-to producer, Ringo Deathstarr leader Elliott Frazier. Out of studio time, they..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Last Week in Live Music: Gary Clark Jr., Deap Vally, Last Dinner Party, Bayonne, and More

"...Ringo Deathstarr at Parish on March 20, 2024..."

March 27, 2024 Photo Gallery

Scenes From SXSW 2024: That's a Wrap!

"...Ringo Deathstarr..."

March 18, 2024 Photo Gallery

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...their debut one last time, and enlists local shoegazers Ringo Deathstarr to warm up the crowd.   – Carys..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Daydream Twins, Bombinate

Driving, headrush shoegaze punched up by Jordan Terry’s high singing

"...Bombinate punches straight into My Bloody Valentine (or, locally, Ringo Deathstarr) sway with driving, head-rush deference. After a standout..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...onstage. The septet, with Rob Glynn and Alex Gehring (Ringo Deathstarr) on vocals, has played sparingly, yet momentously: Oblivion..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Batty Jr., Do A U E!

Indie folk group pairs happy-go-lucky sound with bittersweet lyrics

"...cellist Sadie Wolfe (Wild Child), and drummer Daniel Coborn (Ringo Deathstarr), Batty Jr. invites listeners to enter the playpen...."

July 19, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...asleep by 11pm. But Nuclear Daisies boast members of Ringo Deathstarr, Still Corners, and Nevil – a no-brainer for..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)

Primo shows at no cost, from Yung Bambi to Amplified Heat

"...While Ringo Deathstarr helms the Garage, Empire's indoors hosts impactful producers..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Pleasure Venom's Introspective Punk Road to Rebirth/Return

Revamped and fully realized Austin quartet breaks down debut

"...with majority production by Elliott Frazier. Campbell describes the Ringo Deathstarr singer, who has worked closely with the band..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...Zeke Jarmon rounds up Wild Child cellist Sadie Wolfe, Ringo Deathstarr drummer Daniel Coborn, and bassist Ry Black for..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

King Gizz, Jesus & Mary Chain, Osees, W.I.T.C.H., and L7 Emerge on Levitation 2022 Lineup

Halloween week concert curation comes into focus

"...Austin-based bands and artists, including Mujeres Podridas, Fuck Money, Ringo Deathstarr, Temple of Angels, A Giant Dog, Heartless Bastards,..."

June 29, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Review: Blushing

Possessions (Kanine)

"...Fires" and mastering the whole thing. Produced, appropriately, by Ringo Deathstarr's Elliot Frazier, Possessions burns like a supernova, as..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Levitation 2021

"...Ringo Deathstarr at Stubb's during Levitation on Friday, October 29,..."

Nov. 1, 2021 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Black Angels & Kikagaku Moyo, Video Age & Shy Boys, Exhumed & Creeping Death, ST 37 & the Gary, Arooj Aftab, and Kool Keith

"...Angels, Kikagaku Moyo with A Place to Bury Strangers, Ringo Deathstarr, and Ami Dang Stubb’s, Friday 29..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: Versatile Electronic Producer Qrion Finds Calm in Austin

I Hope It Lasts Forever arrives Friday at the Concourse Project

"...which a red carpet appearance seals the deal, Austin-based Ringo Deathstarr bassist Alex Gehring is now officially dating Hollywood..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...13th, Mobley, Nuevo, Pastel Ghost, Rett Smith, RF Shannon, Ringo Deathstarr, Sir Woman, Star Parks, Sun June, Tele Novella,..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Thundercat, Black Midi, Japanese Breakfast, the Hives to Play Levitation

Chicano Batman, Crumb, and Andy Shauf also top October fest

"...Dawn Arkestra, Sweet Spirit, Portrayal of Guilt, Sun June, Ringo Deathstarr, Blushing, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Calliope Musicals,..."

June 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...days with producer Chris "Frenchie" Smith (...Trail of Dead, Ringo Deathstarr), the first release for local imprint Dissent Records..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Kevin Curtin's Top 100 Austin Albums of 2020

Why stop at 10 when 10 times that still only scratches the surface of year-topping ATX releases?

"...54) Ringo Deathstarr (Reverberation Appreciation Society)..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...are scheduled to round out this month. – Derek Udensi Ringo Deathstarr..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...perfect match that elevates both artists.  – Doug Freeman Ringo Deathstarr Stream..."

June 5, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music You Can Enjoy at Home

What we’re spending our time with

"...Ringo Deathstarr orcd.co/ringodeathstarr..."

April 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Adds Glass Animals, Girlpool & Black Lips

Artist roster expands by 162 acts

"...A Giant Dog, Jackie Venson, Band of Heathens, and Ringo Deathstarr get in on the March madness, as do..."

Feb. 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch: Outdated Tube Camera Captures Robby’s “Phases of the Moon”

Pop-rock quartet celebrates video release at Cheer Up Charlies

"...The group, formed in late 2017 by Williams, Ringo Deathstarr drummer Daniel Coborn, and bassist Lolita Lynn –..."

Sept. 11, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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