Austin is home to some of the best established and up-and-coming artists in the music scene. With big names like Willie Nelson, Shakey Graves and Janis Joplin, it can be easy to overlook some of the artists...

Austin band Moving Panoramas make dream rock that’s captured the attention of the Austin Chronicle and National Public Radio. Their long-awaited sophomore LP “In Two” came out this February, and the band has returned to the familiar stage of SXSW to some unfamiliar faces. ORANGE caught up with band leader Leslie Sisson to discuss the struggle of being a working musician in Austin, how Moving Panoramas songs come together and why South By 2019 has been the best yet.

We’ve gathered some local artist you should keep in mind in preparation of the weeklong festival happening March 11-17 next year.

ORANGE sat down with Edison Chair before they get caught up in the festivities of SXSW. 

“It was just me in the beginning,” lead singer Matt Hines says, reminiscing about dorm room jam sessions and improvised venues. The Eastern Sea has experienced a transformative journey in terms of members, but lead singer Matt Hines remains at the forefront.

Check out this video interview with musicians Alex Hill, Dylan Hill and Daniel Brown as they talk about their EP Intruder=Kill. 

One Austin venue is reviving the roaring angst of yesteryear with a monthly celebration of sing-scream choruses, bleeding-heart lyricism and enough eyeliner to blot out the sea. 

If the typical Halloween party isn’t quite your speed, fear not: there are plenty of events this weekend to keep you occupied while your friends are busy getting graveyard smashed. 

Austin experienced its first Untapped Festival, a craft beer and music fest, on Saturday, April 18 at Carson Creek Ranch.

No strangers to huge sounds and eclectic shows, Austin natives Quiet Company deliver the perfect blend of angst-ridden vocals, pounding drums and distorted guitar work on their fourth album “Transgressor.”

From punk to hip-hop, Austin has something for every type of music fan on any given night. Where the show takes place is almost as important as the performance itself. A venue’s ambiance can make or break a live music experience. The ORANGE Music Staff encourages all live music enthusiasts to find the venue that best resonates with them.