You can call Josh Tillman — better known as Father John Misty — a lot of things on his new album, “I Love You, Honeybear”: snide, condescending, arrogant, even downright angry. But don’t you dare call him lazy.
There’s something about raw, unadulterated pain that inspires the greatest art. It’s no secret that countless songs have been inspired by breakups, and often go on to become some of the artists’ biggest hits. It almost seems unfair — and maybe even voyeuristic — that we, anonymous listeners, could have such a personal glimpse into their personal lives. But if the process is cathartic and they’re willing to share these songs, we might as well enjoy. And somedays, we may be the ones who need them.
Austin’s impact on the music industry does not remain local. The city recently made headlines when three local festivals — Austin City Limits, South by Southwest , and Fun Fun Fun Fest — were included in USA Today’s 20 Best Music Festivals list.
Hours before dawn on Saturday morning, music junkies camped outside Waterloo Records, eager to make a killing at Record Store Day. Music lovers across the country are now enjoying their new prizes at home as they wait for next year.
What’s the deal with labels? It seems like people can’t enjoy a piece of music until they’ve micro-analyzed and compartmentalized it. This makes it all the more satisfying when an artist comes along and completely defies all conventional genres.
Corpus Christi-based band Microphonic brought their unique alt-rock style to South by Southwest, and they continue to immerse themselves in the Austin music scene. ORANGE sat down with the members before their performance at the New Guild co-op to catch up with the band and talk about their upcoming EPs.
Texas Independence Fest took up residency at the Empire Control Room & Garage this weekend, boasting an impressive lineup of metal bands that ran the gamut from thrash legends Death Angel to modern deathcore forerunners like Oceano and Whitechapel.
Bands are like supernovas. They swell, they explode, and just like that, they’re over. As ludicrous as it may sound, a group of people that we don’t know personally deciding to part ways can have a profound effect on us.
“Dude, I swear they were better live.” We’ve all given that excuse before, in an effort to defend the bands whose brilliance we’ve seen firsthand, but who failed to deliver when confined to a studio.
The Forty Acres Fest, hosted by University of Texas Campus Events + Entertainment Texas Traditions and Headliners Committees, gave many students an escape from RoundUp and the heat on March 28. The all-day event took place at the Main Mall with organizations from around campus providing cheap food and activities until 7 p.m. Alternative rock bands Smallpools and Ra Ra Riot then closed out the evening with killer performances.
Yes, it’s over. It’s been over for a while now. We’re talking about South By Southwest, and we totally feel your withdrawal symptoms. Real life doesn’t seem quite as fun. At the very least, the weeklong festival left us with some fantastic new musical discoveries, and they’ll make the perfect soundtrack to our rainy afternoons spent brooding and planning for next year’s festivities.
