Author: Jennifer Leduc

Gentlemen Rogues (Jennifer)

Locals Gentlemen Rogues are back with a new EP, A History So Repeating. The band has plenty of crunchy guitar riffs, sharp yet melodic hooks and self deprecating lyrics for all, and they should resonate...

Warm Soda (Jennifer)

Warm, sunny spring days inspire rolling down the windows and turning up your favorite tunes. I Wanna Go Fast is the new single from Warm Soda’s upcoming album, Symbolic Dream, and it’s more than fitting...

Phil Ajjarapu (Jennifer)

On March 26, 2012 Phil Ajjarapu flew off an Austin highway overpass from his motorbike, survived against all odds, and committed his life to music. When he was raising money to make his album in 2013, he...

Carry Illinois (Jennifer)

Local indie rock quintet Carry Illinois will be releasing their new full length, Alabaster, this month. The band is led by lead singer/songwriter Lizzy Lehman and also includes guitarist Darwin Smith, bassist John Winsor, drummer Rudy...

Tapajenga (Jennifer)

When these grey, dreary days start to linger, you want music to match that mood and wrap around you like a blanket. Tapajenga are a band who fit that description. The songs on their 2013 (yes,...

The Happen-Ins (Jennifer)

The gentlemen from The Happen-Ins are back with a new album, Glamour Shots, and they’re celebrating with a release party at the Mohawk this Friday. The band hasn’t lost any of the confident, easygoing swagger...

Sounds Del Mar (Jennifer)

Austin quartet Sounds Del Mar made their live debut about a year ago, and now their debut album, Miami Vice’n, is set for release on Nine Mile Records. The band is celebrating twice this week...

Quiet Company (Jennifer)

Local favorites Quiet Company, who are known for their energetic live shows and catchy, anthemic songs, will be releasing their fourth full length album, Transgressor, on February 24 via the Austin-based label Modern Outsider. This...

Chicon (Jennifer)

Austin quartet Chicon are celebrating the release of their debut album, Sin Ti, with a party at Hole in the Wall on February 19. The songs have a range of sounds from jangly and sweet...

Sleep Good (Jennifer)

I first heard of Austin’s own Sleep Good a few years ago via a feel-good, jangly guitar pop single titled Summer Explosion. The act has returned this year with a new album, Dream Dealer, that...