In the tune’s chorus, frontman Bono sings, “What you can’t kill can’t die, America will rise against the people of the lie. U2 are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The group comprises Bono (lead vocals), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2’s musical style has evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic quality built on Bono’s…
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Mareux at Mohawk 2.14.26
SIPS AND SOUNDS
Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival returns to Austin, Texas in just one month, and only Friday GA and GA+ Tickets remain! Lock in access to performances from Christina Aguilera, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Ravyn Lenae, GROUPLOVE, and more starting at just $65
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Documentary Feature | Directed by Timothy Stevens The shocking story of one of the longest running goth clubs in the US and transgressive community of artists and misfits who call the Dallas TX club, The Church, their sanctuary Church is a long-running, gothic-themed nightclub in Dallas, Texas, known for its industrial, EBM, and 80s alternative music, unique atmosphere, and inclusive community,…
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ROLAND BARKER
The Blackouts were a punk rock band formed in Seattle in 1979 by singer/guitarist Erich Werner, bassist Mike Davidson, and drummer Bill Rieflin, who were all former members of a local punk band, The Telepaths.[3] They were joined by Roland Barker, first on synthesizer and later on saxophone.[3][4] Following a single and EP on small local labels, Davidson was replaced by Roland’s brother Paul Barker in 1981.[5] This…
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Sidewalks and Skeletons is the solo project of UK artist Jake Lee, who blends horror and electronic music. The project’s name is a metaphor for what’s left after death https://www.sidewalksandskeletons.com/ Sidewalks and Skeletons At SATX BONHAM EXCHANGE
Read MoreAUSTIN PSYCH FEST 2026
AUSTIN PSYCH FEST 2026 (Official Lineup Video) The Black Angels and 22 more Fri 08 May – Sun 10 May 2026 Austin Psych Fest 2026
Read MoreSomewhere in Dreams Hosted by Nico Colaleo [CA]
Saturday January 24th at the CTN Studio Gallery in Burbank, CA (3pm-10pm). Live DJ set playing Peaks tunes, coffee and donuts, an open beer and wine bar, the #DavidLynch Foundation present, and Lynch-themed artwork from 80+ artists from around the LA animation industry! 847 N Hollywood Way #100, Burbank, CA 91505
Read MoreRED RIVER DISTRICT AUSTIN TX
KXAN Austin Last year, the Red River Cultural District launched an initiative called Cultural Currents, which the nonprofit describes as a “storytelling effort dedicated to documenting the people, places, experiences, and memories that define Austin’s most iconic live music corridor.” New zine shares ‘rich stories’ of Austin music history and creative culture The Red River Cultural District is an entertainment district in Downtown Austin, Texas, United…
Read MoreGood Punk reads
The Secret History of Black Punk by Reaghan Buchanan and Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1989 by George Hurchalla The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero by Buchanan is an illustrated roll-call for punk, post-punk, hardcore, no-wave, and experimental bands from ground zero ’til now. A starting point for anyone curious, another reference for those who devour all genre-related things, or…
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SICK NEW WORLD 2026 TX!
The First Wave
The “First Wave” of alternative music, flourishing in the 1980s, was a diverse scene emerging from punk and new wave, defined by independent labels and a DIY ethos, featuring bands like The Cure, R.E.M., The Smiths, U2, New Order, The Replacements, and Hüsker Dü, blending post-punk’s dark tones, new wave’s synths, and punk’s raw energy to create a sound that paved the…
Read Morece Monde
“Ce monde” (This World) is the 2025 Junior Eurovision entry for France, sung by 11-year-old Lou Deleuze, a touching chanson about hopes and challenges for the future, reflecting a child’s view of today’s world with powerful optimism, a message supported by performances near the Eiffel Tower Pourquoi tu m’regardes comme çaAvec ces grands yeux ?Comme si j’comprenais pasQue le monde a…
Read MoreMILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026
MILWAUKEE METAL FEST New Dates for Next Year’s Edition The festival will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom now from June 5 – 7, 2026 with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! https://therave.com/metalfest
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HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
Billie Eilish shares first trailer for ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ 3D concert film trailer directed by James Cameron, in theaters March 20, 2026 Hit Me Hard and Soft is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish, released on May 17, 2024, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. She co-wrote the album with her brother and frequent collaborator Finneas O’Connell, who…
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There will be plenty to celebrate in 2026: three decades and five years of metal and mayhem – from July 29 to August 1, 2026.You won’t want to miss it. So secure your ticket. Be there. Party hard! W:O:A 2026
Read MoreANYTHING BOX at Sam’s Burger Joint 11.26.25, SATX
Anything Box[1] is an electronic/synth-pop musical group originally from Paterson, New Jersey, and now based in Long Beach, California. Formed in 1986, they are best known for their 1989 single “Living in Oblivion“. They also garnered some attention for releasing an album entirely in MP3 format in 2003. With a current lineup consisting solely of Claude Strilio,[2] the past lineups have included long-time members Dania Morales and Paul…
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