H.E.R. Was a Whole Vibe
Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park’s multicolored lighting and new upgrades were on full display and served as an excellent complement to H.E.R’s “Back of Mind” Tour this past Thursday.
Hennything Was Everything!
Festival season is upon us and Austin is coming back with a bang!
Black Women of ATX: A Brave Space for Women
When Sydney Martens moved to Austin at the height of the pandemic, she found it hard to meet and connect with other women. After joining some Facebook groups, she noticed how a lot of co-ed groups allowed bashing and disparaging comments of Black Women.
13 Music Projects by Black, Austin – Based artists
With January being Love Austin Music Month and February Black History Month, we’re highlighting 13 Austin-based artists that are worthy of a spot on your regular playlist!
Joshua Banbury Got Next on the Jazz Scene
Banbury comes full-circle with an upcoming performance at Victory Grill.
Austin’s DJ Hella Yella is Back — and Better Than Ever
On November 4th, central Texas DJ and curator Leon O’Neal, also known as DJ Hella Yella, dropped a cryptic post to his more than 20,000 Instagram followers.
ACL Fest is Back and It’s Black(er)
ACL Fest is back with a more diverse line-up that features more rap, including local favorites like Riders Against the Storm, Deezie Brown, The Teeta, CP Loony and Mike Melinoe.
Under New Management: KAZI 88.7 FM’s James Davis Opens Up About His Experience, Vision
Last October, just two years shy of its 40th anniversary, Austin radio station KAZI 88.7 began a much-needed overhaul steered by its board of directors.
Austin Drummer Troy Nalls Joins Cast of Fox’s New Show, Alter Ego
Twenty-two year-old drumming prodigy Troy James Nalls is debuting in his first major professional gig tonight — in front of a nationally televised audience….
Blues on the Green Returns with Notably Diverse Line-Up
July 27th 2021 marked the return of Blues on the Green at Zilker Park. The ACL Radio production is back in person after being pushed online in 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.
In a World of Uncertainty, there’s still You + Brie
It was March 2020, when most of the world seemed to halt, at least ours did for sure. The onset of Covid-19 hit Texas and was immediately felt.
Black Music is the Culture of Austin. Fund It. Period.
For decades, Austin has been at the forefront of music tastemaking. However, one group’s major contributions to this success story have very rarely been told.