The Soldier Thread–Shapes– Austin’s indie rock band debuts their first full-length album. Read the rest of this entry »

Owners Billy Scott and Cara Jo Desai.

As a struggling writer, who has been self-employed since leaving NYC 4 years ago, much of the economic national crisis is beyond my scope. I don’t have a 401(k), I haven’t had health insurance since I left New York, and I’m one of the fortunate few who bought my house at an obscenely low price (thanks to those now not-so-fondly referred to  “liar loans”). What I do have are fears of never mounting my next play, deadlines and writer’s block, and the waxing and waning anxiety about having made  some really bad life choices. Day to day this takes the form of a throbbing, pulsing headache that seems to close down on me in the most inopportune times. In keeping with the slightly out of sync American way, I’m against treating any of the aforementioned ailments with medications—Xanax, Paxil, or Wellbutrin—opting instead for plenty of sleep, lots of yoga, and one or 12 cocktails when all else fails. A friend recently suggested acupuncture, which I’ve never tried. Specifically, Eastbound Acupuncture, a place upon further investigation seemed to be created for people like me.  In my never ending quest to kill off the beast throbbing between my temples, I promptly made an appointment. Read the rest of this entry »

Wideawake–Something that We Can’t Let Go– Austin’s five-piece power pop/rock band has released their third studio album to great acclaim. Track “Maybe Tonight, Maybe Tomorrow” exceeded 15,000 downloads before the album’s official release date in January. Read the rest of this entry »

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Graham Wilkinson—Self Titled— Formerly Graham Wilkinson & the Underground Township, Wilkinson has struck out on his own to release his first self titled solo acoustic album highlighting his folk singer roots in a raw setting of performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Ruthie Foster—The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster— This album lives up to its name. Taking a turn in her work, she produces a fifth album that goes from her original acoustic framework and instead features contemporary soul and R&B with a big hitting list of players that join her on the album. Read the rest of this entry »

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