Mar 29, 2022
By Austin Saalman
When tracing the roots of emo’s third wave, several major releases quickly emerge as integral to the movement. Taking Back Sunday’s seminal debut Tell All Your Friends remains a central influence on this phenomenon, which soon unfolded and ultimately dominated ’00s popular culture. More
Mar 17, 2022
By Austin Saalman
The mythology perpetuated by atomic society and the ensuing geopolitical nightmare stemming from its advent form the backbone of The Atomic Café, directors Jayne Loader, Kevin Rafferty, and Pierce Rafferty’s exploration into the sociopolitical mania so deeply embedded within many of the 20th century’s post-war institutions. More
Mar 03, 2022
By Austin Saalman
Recovering from the blood-spattered mania of 1996’s brilliant Murder Ballads, iconic Austrailian singer/songwriter Nick Cave regathered with The Bad Seeds for their 10th studio outing—a sudden shift in direction from the group’s signature blend of gritty post punk and art rock experimentation. More
Feb 26, 2022
By Austin Saalman
Arguably one of modern music’s most elusive acts, Austin-formed progressive post-hardcore outfit …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead has been expanding its already eclectic sound for over two decades. Essentially the brainchild of lifelong friends Conrad Keely and Jason Reece, whose relationship has spanned cross-country, from Oahu, Hawaii, where they met as youths, to Olympia, Washington, and on to Texas, where they eventually settled, forming their band amidst Austin’s vibrant ’90s music scene. More