
The charro singer carries the weight of his family’s cultural legacy with a heartfelt tribute to his father in San Antonio.
Austin psychedelia made its way down Interstate 35 on Sunday night as White Denim closed out the final show of the West Coast leg of their tour with Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band.
Formed in 1971 in Virginia, Pentagram helped lay the foundation for American doom metal with a sound often compared to early Black Sabbath. Lauren Hernandez was there to witness the chaos. Here's how it unfolded through her eyes.
Turnover brought their emotional dream-pop to a sold out crowd to the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio where frontman Austin Getz recalled playing what he still considers the best show of his life.
Soul music met serendipity at Stable Hall as Thee Sinseers and The Altons brought their Club Heartache Tour to San Antonio. With a surprise opener, a mid-set proposal, and performances rooted in Chicano soul and classic R&B, the night was unexpected and heartfel..
Their stop at Paper Tiger in San Antonio felt part video game boss battle, part existential meltdown.
Follow Lauren Hernandez’s account of a night spent in the glitch-filled heart of Nintendocore.
Last Wednesday, Paper Tiger played host to a borderless wave of Latinx sound as Son Rompe Pera, Los Juanos, Tropa Magica, Sgt. Papers, and Vintage Pictures brought cumbia, punk, psych, and regional roots to both stages.
The band delivered a 30-year-career-spanning set during their San Antonio stop.
A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and Primus rotated sets in a tightly orchestrated, phone-free celebration of Maynard James Keenan’s 61st birthday.
A glitter-soaked, margarita-fueled recap of Trixie Mattel’s DJ set in San Antonio, where drag, disco, and queer joy collided in a night that was gayer than Pride.
A full house at the Boeing Center experienced a high-intensity night of metalcore as Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium marked the 20th anniversaries of their landmark albums.
The genre-bending band from Mexico City made their San Antonio debut at The Rah Rah Room during Noche de Cumbia, conjuring a swirling vortex of tropical rhythms and hypnotic visuals.
In a deeply human dispatch, Lauren Hernandez recounts a frenzied Friday night at Paper Tiger that spirals into a personal meltdown, an unexpected family reunion, and a night of music-fueled therapy in a pit of noise and sweat.
Sunday night at Antone’s offered a soulful slowdown from today’s fast-paced music culture with a celebration of the Soulquarians’ enduring influence, featuring DJ P-Funk, Sketch and BIlal.
From CJ Chenier’s high-energy zydeco to Ian Moore’s rock ‘n’ roll blues, the night celebrated the past, present, and future of the legendary venue.
Touring in support of his 2024 album JPEG Raw, the Grammy-winning guitarist showcased his signature mix of searing solos, hypnotic riffs, and deep, groove-laden rhythms.
Jerry Cantrell's performance at The Aztec Theatre featured a mix of new songs from I Want Blood and classic Alice in Chains tracks.
Gregory Alan Isakov, the South African born, Boulder Colorado based folk legend graced the stage at Stable hall last Thrusday to a sold out crowd.
With a career spanning over five decades, Fields is often regarded as the greatest pure soul singer alive today. His voice, like liquid gold, combines the grit of vintage soul with the emotion and energy that have made him a pillar of the genre’s revival.
Advance Base, the moniker of Owen Ashworth, braved the winter weather advisory in the warmth of Shotgun House Roasters, transforming the space into a pocket of understated lo-fi charm and wistful, melodic short stories.
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Last Friday, it was abruptly announced that Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant would be closing. Since opening its doors in 1982, the family-owned restaurant has been a gathering place for generations of locals, tourists, and Tejano music lovers.
Nearly a decade has passed since Marc Smith captured the soul of San Antonio’s psychedelic music scene with his galvanizing psych-blues sound. Now his musical venture, Mockingbird Express, is finally celebrating its long-overdue self-titled LP.
Moon Tokki, an indie band formed by high school friends, blends awkward-rock and synth melodies, achieving local acclaim and embarking on their first southeastern U.S. tour.
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Backed by Black Gold, Brandon Padier’s latest album chronicles the singer-songwriter’s trajectory, finding beauty in life’s broken moments.
Powdered Wig Machine’s It’s What I’ve Always Wanted is the culmination of the San Antonio band’s transformation from an art collective to an eccentric online web series and now, a psychedelic punk musical endeavor.
Johnathan J. Livingston reflects on the experiences that shaped Ston The Band’s latest album, Loper. He explores grief, love and life’s everyday wonder’s with lyrical profundity while intertwining country and post-hardcore genres.
It’s been an eventful past couple of years for San Antonio composer Claire Rousay, who has been traveling the world forefronting a new generation of avant-garde sounds.
Planting their Southside Tex-Mex roots, Baldemar Esquivel and Miguel “Werito” Guzman nurture lush new latin sounds with their band, Los Juanos.
By the end of the month, Lopez (better known by her stage name, Elnuh) won’t be skating in this town much. This October she will embark on a two-week tour across four states, her first since 2020.
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Despite early weather setbacks, the legendary San Antonio festival, La Semana Alegre returned to Civic Park with a genre-spanning lineup consisting of 27 local and international artists.
From badgeholder exclusives to unofficial showcases, photographer Oscar Moreno was on the ground documenting SXSW 2025 ahead of next year’s shortened festival, which will run for seven days due to ongoing convention center renovations.
Sunset: The Festival debuted at The Espee with a blend of national and local talent, overcoming first-year challenges like sound issues and limited amenities to deliver standout performances and show promise for the future.
As South by Southwest approaches, several talented San Antonio artists will showcase their unique sounds during the festival’s music portion March 10-15. Here’s a look at the local acts representing the Alamo City:
While smaller in scope than previous years, this edition gave an opportunity to showcase emerging talent as well as celebrate established acts.
The San Antonio Music Showcase returned with its biggest lineup ever, featuring 100 diverse local acts across 17 venues, marking a historic comeback after a five-year hiatus
La Semana Alegre returns to Hemisfair after three decades, showcasing over 20 bands, including local talents like Nicky Diamonds, Honey Bunny and Tex-Mex favorite, Joe “King” Carrasco.
SXSW 2024 launched into its first full day of music on March 12, featuring a diverse lineup of must-see shows across Austin, including unofficial showcases. Explore our collection of captivating live photographs and behind-the-scenes snapshots captured during the event in Austin.
St. Paul Square came alive as Winter Vibes Live 2024 unfolded, boasting a lineup of 33 local acts and emphasizing the city's commitment to celebrating and promoting its thriving music scene.
The annual Luminaria festival celebrated its 15th year, featuring Grammy winner Flaco Jimenez and a 12-foot puppet symbolizing global human rights challenges.
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