KVRX Blog

September 17, 2026

On a night of constant back-and-forth between venues, meeting new faces and failed Uber rides, what else could I have ended the night as but a jester?

September 14, 2026

Levitation Fest 2026 held a stellar lineup highlighting a variety of genres, from gothic synth to indie rock to classic Riot Grrrl, sprawling a variety of venues across Austin, Texas. …

September 14, 2026

Mietze Conte, an Austrian-based electronic hyperpop soloist, made his Levitation debut at the 29th Street Ballroom and had fellow Texans two-stepping, head-bopping and screaming stim noises you would make when …

September 14, 2026

Have you, too, been out too late, partied too hard, and looked up in the preternatural LED club-light glow to meet the eyes on the only other soul on the …

June 2, 2026

My Roommate and I rolled into the wet mouth of Hell right after the opening acts finished boiling over and now stood mingling with the crowd. Light Asylum, Die Sexual, …

May 16, 2026

It’s just a fact that Austin can bring the blues.Throughout the city’s musical history, it has hosted countless venues and guided musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan, W.C. Clark, and Gary …

March 20, 2026

On Saturday, March 14, I had the opportunity to chat with Shallowater, a Texas-based band returning to make their mark once again at SXSW. Known for their blend of atmospheric …

March 19, 2026

Diles que no me maten, an indie psychedelic rock band based in Mexico City, brought their unique, genre-blending sound to the SXSW stage and left audiences mesmerized. They blend jazz, …

March 18, 2026

On Saturday, March 14, I had the pleasure of interviewing Radium Dolls, an Australian punk rock group making their debut U.S. performance at this year’s SXSW.If you’re in need of …

March 17, 2026

Upstairs at Lamberts, an unassuming but upscale BBQ spot downtown, Talise tunes her banjo. The Canadian singer-songwriter is bathed in red lights and strikes her first chords with the hum …

March 15, 2026

Local Austin band CorMae made an appearance this Friday, the 13th, at downtown Austin’s The 13th Floor. Their performance was part of an official SXSW showcase alongside other killer local …

March 14, 2026

The sun sinks slowly and the wind blows; I feel good. Calm. Not like I’m about to see a rock show. You can feel it in the crowd, though. That …