KVRX Blog

October 15, 2026

The festival is delayed today, as am I. While cleanup crews scramble to consolidate the muddied wasteland of Zilker park into manageable heaps, I scramble to figure out how to …

October 14, 2026

Almost Heaven, an Austin experimental electronic duo, made their ACL debut Friday, Oct. 9. Catching the crowd bright and early at 12:45 p.m., the duo brought dancing, head-banging, and tears to Tito's stage.

October 14, 2026

Have you had to pull three chairs at the function as a mini bed because your mom and dad promised they would be leaving in 10 minutes but ended up staying until 3 a.m.? …

October 12, 2026

After completing their first US tour in 2025 and touring across Europe over the past year, Chanel Beads has continued to grow their presence among the experimental and indie music …

October 12, 2026

Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, indie-rock band Rum Jungle made their ACL debut on Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing their sun-soaked sound to the Zilker Park stage. Known for their blend of …

October 11, 2026

Common People, an indie rock group, made their ACL debut Friday, Oct. 9. The band gave us a glimpse into their mindset, reflecting on life on tour, their feelings about …

October 8, 2026

Slacker rock asks you to believe that the album pumping through your speakers was born from the penchant of a few college buds for Marlboro Reds, shotgunning beers, and jamming …

October 6, 2026

Weekend One of ACL 2026 is certainly one for the books. Affectionately deemed "Mudfest", this first leg of the festival proved that although tempestuous weather may dampen Zilker park, it …

October 5, 2026

About a year ago I started going to Austin’s underground hardcore shows, and one promoter quickly stood out, Obsidian Frequency. Their shows happen at least twice a month, with awesome …

October 5, 2026

Sheets of rain splinter-splash over plastic-sheet wrapped patrons, packed tight together under hydrophobic polyester. Grey. Utterly. Contrasted sharply by tie-dye sparkle glimmers and golden pashminas—frays wet and hanging. I am …

September 30, 2026

In the midst of the spookiest month of the year, Red River rivalry and late-night swims at Barton Springs, Austin’s most notorious music festival is back once more. In the heart of the city, Zilker Park is preparing for EDM lovers, brat enjoyers and nosta

September 29, 2026

Built to Spill, the essential slacker-rock, jangle-pop band, made a stop in our lovely home of Austin, Texas, this past Friday night. All you 90s indie-rock fans are probably aware, …