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Smallpools  Friday 21, Antone’s FIFA 14 fans adore “Dreaming” off indie-pop band Smallpools’ self-titled debut EP – so much so the track appeared on EA Sports’ Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack for FIFA 23, compiling the series’ top 100 songs. The group comes to Austin some 12 years after its debut single, with 2024 full-length Ghost Town […]

Lexa Gates  Saturday 15, the Scoot Inn Lexa Gates weaves laid-back R&B vibes and live, jazzy instrumentation into her raps. The Queens native – recognizable by her signature winged eyeliner – is set to release her major-label debut I Am sometime this fall. Free Bloo & the Freak  Saturday 15, Valhalla At Empire in May, […]

Aaron Watson  Friday 7, Coupland Dancehall Coupland Dancehall reopens roughly a month after Lightstream Presents announced plans to take over the venue’s live entertainment programming. Aaron Watson kicks off a November slate featuring Cory Morrow (Nov. 21) and an acoustic performance from Randy Rogers (Nov. 29). Sorry Papi w/ Paloma Mami  Friday 7, Mala Vida […]

Rock the Park Friday 24, Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater Two weeks removed from their ACL Fest debut, tireless world music trio the Point. replaces rap duo Tribe Mafia as this month’s headliner for KUTX’s free, family-friendly concert series. The Telephone Company opens. Wicked Oaks Festival  Saturday 25 – Sunday 26, Carson Creek Ranch Summoning […]

Austin rapper dabbles in dark boom-bap and deadpan delivery

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

Feb. 22 event seeks to foster community for local MCs

Grammy winner channels the Nineties for indie film’s music

Lots of live music options ahead

Coming-of-age rap project emphatically delivers an underrepresented perspective