by Erik Casarez | Mar 26, 2019 | Articles, Erik Goes To Shows, Local, Music
It has been nearly a decade since I first heard the song “Gay Bar” by Electric Six. Since then it is near impossible for me to say the words “gay bar” without enunciating it the way lead singer Dick Valentine does so in the song. I know...
by Erik Casarez | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles, Erik Goes To Shows, Music
The corporate sponsorship invasion of SXSW has long been a catalyst in the rise of the festival’s popularity while also being a catalyst for being a pain in the ass of many SXSW goers. There is an overwhelming sense of exclusivity in a lot of the official showcases...
by Erik Casarez | Mar 15, 2019 | Articles, Erik Goes To Shows, Music
There is an overwhelming sense of exhaustion preparing for SXSW. Anticipating where to park, how far you’re going to need to walk, how long you’re going to have to wait in line and how much money you’re going to need to spend can make anybody question why they even...
by Erik Casarez | Mar 10, 2019 | Articles, Local, Music
Choosing the first local band you fall for is a lot like choosing a starter Pokemon. In some cases, they ultimately choose you. The first time I realized I was a Westbound Departure fan was watching two of their original members’ perform for their Independent Study...
by Erik Casarez | Mar 8, 2019 | Articles, Featured Playlists, Music
There’s a consistent notion with rock festivals that there is a lack of gender diversity. A common response is that there just aren’t enough females in rock bands to consider. This, of course, is a cop out as we are living in a music renaissance of young diverse...
by Alissa Perez | Mar 8, 2019 | Articles, Local, Music
Sooo there’s this band Westbound Departure January 3rd, 2009 at 4:29am Pt.2 This isn’t the first time I’ve written about Westbound Departure. I tried to get my words out about them back in 2009. Reading back on the old Tumblr post, I felt like I wanted to go back and...
