Steel Panther concluded their “On the Prowl Tour” in San Antonio on Friday, May 17. This was my second time seeing them live and let me tell you if you are a fan of glam rock and raunchy lyrics, this is the show and band for you. If you take…
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“Great Scott!” Back to the Future stars, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd head to Houston for Comicpalooza 2024
May 24-26 can’t come fast enough! Comicpalooza is back as Texas’ largest comic and pop culture event. It’s only two weeks away but I wish I had a DeLorean to travel to the future. Icons of pop culture and stars of the “Back to the Future” trilogy, Michael J. Fox…
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Listo para bailar?! Reggae Cumbia Fusion Emerges in San Antonio Nightlife
Dance the night away at Ragga Cumbia Nites at Tony’s Siesta (206 Brooklyn Ave.) on Saturday, May 11th. Join event organizers, Handful Stereo for a night full of vibrant Reggae and Cumbia fusion rhythms. “Our goal for Ragga Cumbia Nites is to bring communities together through solidarity and celebration as…
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Midwest Emo is here: Hot Mulligan at the Aztec Theatre
Born out of the post-hardcore emo scene, Hot Mulligan is Midwest emo through and through. Hot Mulligan mixes an indie vibe with a post-hardcore pop-punk flare which definitely proves that pop-punk isn’t dead. The Michigan natives, served up Midwest emo to a hungry San Antonio crowd, on Friday, April 19. …
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Asking Alexandria’s “All My Friends Tour” revives Vans Warped Tour 2011 Lineup
Does anyone remember Vans Warped Tour?! Nothing beats that dehydrated day-long music festival feeling. Although going to metal, punk, and emo shows in your late 20s and 30s comes close. Asking Alexandria’s “All My Friends Tour” is pretty much Warped Tour Circa 2011. With a lineup of Asking Alexandria,…
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Just for You: Resynator Review (SXSW 2024)
‘Resynator’ Directed by Alison Tavel Starring Alison Tavel, Grace Potter, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Fred Armisen, Money Mark, Gotye, Mike Gordon, Brian Kehew, Christian Castagno When all else fails, music is there. Resynator is the story of trying to find a connection with someone who you never knew. That is…
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SXSW 2024: Backspot Review
By Miranda Rodriguez & Nick Rodriguez ‘Backspot’ Directed by D.W. Waterson Starring Devery Jacobs (“Reservation Dogs”), Evan Rachel Wood (“Westworld”), Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale), Kudakwashe Rutendo, Thomas Antony Olajide, Wendy Crewson *Editor’s Note: This review is the combined critiques from Miranda and Nick. Like the cheer films that came…
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Don’t Sleep on These Films at SXSW 2024
By Miranda Rodriguez & Nick Rodriguez So many films so little time. With a stacked lineup of 115 features there are many to choose from, but along with this comes the hard decision on what to watch. As amateur and aspiring filmmakers, we have been keeping a finger on the…
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Texas is Forever! Pierce the Veil at The Espee
Emo is not dead! A week into their Jaws of Life Tour, Pierce the Veil was welcomed to the Alamo City with open arms. Texans…no, San Antonians know how to show up! The show sold out minutes after the tour was announced in mid-July. On the US leg of…
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Sail Away with Yacht Rock Revue
Allow the “Summer Breeze” to take you away. Don a captain’s hat and take a trip back in time with Yacht Rock Revue. On Friday, Aug. 4, I did just that. Growing up, I spent most of my early childhood listening to either “dad rock” or “yacht rock,” most people…
