BY: Claire Borgelt Photo: Andreia Lamos Brighton-based rock outfit Tigercub has taken the modern alternative scene by storm. Their most recent album, The Perfume of Decay, introduces a darker, moodier edge to the glittering guitar-driven instrumentals and expansive vocal delivery …

BY: Claire Borgelt  PHOTO: Claire Borgelt Since 2013, Boston-based indie rock project Horse Jumper Of Love has delivered a sleepy, searching brand of slowcore. We met up with frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos in Austin to discuss the group’s latest singles, “Gates …

BY: Claire Borgelt  Photo via Double Double Whammy New-York based singer-songwriter Allegra Krieger has mastered the art of candid confession. A combination of floating cadence, pensive acoustic guitar and cuttingly honest lyricism, her third album,  I Keep My Feet on …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo via Get Better Records Frida Kill is a brilliantly fierce feminist garage rock group from New York. Their debut album, Kill! Kill! combines frank, fiery lyricism with explosive guitar-driven instrumental for a modern take on the …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo: Lexi Spevacek Psymon Spine is a Brooklyn-based five piece group who has perfected a unique blend of psych pop, dance and post-punk. Their most recent album, Head Body Connector, eschews tradition and temporality, highlighting the hypnotic …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo: Lexi Spevacek Amiture emerged as a solo project in 2021, featuring the fierce electronic work of Jack Whitescarver. However, the introduction of heavy, hazy guitar tracks from Coco Gaupil on their intense sophomore album, Mother Engine …

BY: Claire Borgelt PHOTO: Lexi Spevacek Since making their debut in 2015, Sextile’s sharp, synth-fueled sound has transformed them into a magnetic force in today’s LA underground scene. Their most recent album, Push, features fresh punk influences that put a …

BY: Claire Borgelt Every spring, thousands of live music lovers descend upon the city of Austin, TX for performances from some of the year’s best up-and-coming musical acts. South by Southwest provides a unique chance for artists of all types …

BY: Lexi Spevacek Every spring, thousands of live music lovers flock to Austin, TX for performances from some of the year’s best up-and-coming artists. Here are a few of Production Director Lexi Spevacek’s most anticipated acts! Sofia Kourtesis   Madres …

Music Director Amany goes over the top 10 things that she experienced during days 2 & 3 of SXSW Music Festival.

The first day of South By Southwest Music Festival is already over, and it was exhausting. You do a ridiculous amount of walking in Austin. You also have a ridiculous amount of fun. Austin is weird.

WSUM’s Music Director Amany and I have officially landed in Texas for South by Southwest. With hundreds of artists performing over the next few days, it can be a little overwhelming trying to decide who to see. Despite this, I’ve …