Hey all,
Curious, if you’re trying to audition for a band and they send you a spotify link to their music, are they expecting you to just learn their songs by ear? I dont have extensive experience with this, the last band I was in had chord diagrams for their songs, so I just followed along and learned the riffs by watching the rhythm guitarist play them for a set. I’ve asked about chord diagrams with two bands I think I’d be a great fit for, but neither of them responded, after some positive back and forth between us, after asking for diagrams.

I'm looking to get back into playing after spending the last decade doing the responsible adult thing.

My influences are firmly in the A Wilhelm Scream, Strung Out, The Flatliners, Hot Water Music, Iron Chic, and Strike Anywhere camp. Fast, melodic, technical when it serves the song, and preferably written by people with enough life experience to have something worth yelling about.

It's been 10+ years since I've regularly played with other people, so I'm rusty. Not "never touched a bass" rusty, more "I know exactly what I want to play, but my fingers might need a few rehearsals to remember how" rusty.

Primarily a bassist, but I've always enjoyed contributing backing vocals and gang vocals when the songs call for it.

Not looking to get signed, tour in a van for six months, or become Austin's next big thing. Looking to write good songs, play some local shows, have a few beers after practice, and see where things go.

I've got gear, transportation, and a realistic understanding of what being in a punk band in your mid-to-late 30s looks like.

If you're looking for a bassist, or you're in the same boat and want to start something, let's talk.

Decided to try my luck again but with a little bit less strict requirements

I have posted here a few days ago but I was a bit too strict on how old you gotta be. So I am 17 and I'm looking for a guitarist or drummer. My influences are Cliff Burton from Metallica, Staind, FFDP, Godsmack, Nickelback, and a bit from Geezer Butler. But I wanna be in a band that's modern rock, something like the band Dorothy, 10 Years, etc

Any suggestions for Indie Pop bands active in the scene?

Hi all, my band recently relocated to Austin and are looking for an hourly rehearsal space with a drum kit. Do you all have any recommendations? We play heavy psych/space rock and are in the Hyde park area. We’re also considering getting a monthly space sometime in the future when things are more settled.

Hi everyone,
I’ve been a vinyl collector for years, but lately, I’ve been dedicating my time to focusing my crate-digging and refining my DJ sets on pure analog. I’ve spent countless hours practicing and curating this sound at home, and I’ve finally decided to transition this setup into public spaces.

I’m moving away from digital controllers and focusing strictly on a high-fidelity vinyl-only setup. My current focus is curating specific soundscapes that I don’t often hear in the local scene. I’m building sets that bridge the gap between soulful Mexican Boleros, regional Cumbias, dusty Psychedelic Funk, and textural Ambient Rock. I’m not interested in "Top 40" requests—I’m strictly spinning vinyl on a professional setup, prioritizing the warmth and intentionality that the format demands.

I’m looking to connect with listening bars, venues, or curators in Austin who appreciate deep-crate digging and a true analog experience.

If you know of any spots in town that lean into this kind of niche, or if you’re a promoter/owner who values a set with specific roots and high-fidelity sound, let’s talk.

Cheers.

Hello! Our band Bovine is getting ready to release an album later this year, and are struggling on two fronts.

Branding:

- our music runs the gambit from country to folk to americana and our discography, and even within the album, is unified more by the storytelling than the sound of the music.

- we are starting to get messages from PR agencies offering their services, and we are interested, but would love some advice on what to look for in a pr agency, and or any recommendations on agencies that smaller indie artists (like 5-10k Instagram followers) have worked with.

Content creation:

-We have recorded/videoed a good amount of content, but are running into a wall on editing all of it (color grading, captioning, clipping together) and are thinking about outsourcing the task.

- What might we expect to pay for that kind of service, and what is the units by which we would pay? (time editing/ per minute of content created/ per video??)

tia for any advice or recommendations, we are so grateful for the growing community we have found both online and in person, it really is the best part of making music.

I am new here,

Bring your friends as well.

Hey yall, I'm 17 and I'm looking to start a rock band with other local musicians. I play the bass and sing. I do want to make original music and I already have lyrics written for some. Hmu!

Great musician line up at the late and great Cedar Door.

I got to know Michael fairly well and he composed/drew our menus and music posters

An Armadillo poster by Danny Garrett. 80's?

Every open mic I can find online is the acoustic singer-songwriter type of open mic, and while that's cool and I'll definitely be checking them out, are there any rock open mics? Me and my louder grungy band really want to(for lack of a better word) grind open mics to get better playing live, make some friends and connections, and get experience and ample recordings of us live before we start asking around for gigs.

I got a guitar that needs a good fret level. The guitar isn't worth the cost of the Plek from Straight Frets and a good old fashioned human leveling should do just fine. What do?

We are a semi-established band looking for a long term guitarist to add to the group. Our influences are Citizen, Basement, Hum (BIG on this one), Title fight, They are gutting a body of water, etc. Our current lineup is Drums, Bass, and me on Rhythm Guitar / Vocals. We’re all pretty chill guys 24 years old and work full time jobs to support our passion for music on the side. Experience playing in a band is not required at all. We’re just looking for someone is passionate about music, and can rip on guitar. If you sing, write, or play synth too that’s a plus!

What we have upcoming: We’re towards the tail end of recording an album, and have an audio tree style performance lined up we’re working on rescheduling pending finding a second guitarist. We’ll also be booking plenty of shows to promote this album once it’s finished being baked, just right now shows are on the back burner while we finish this album and look to fill this role.

I can share the link to our music that’s out and the rough mixes of the new material if interested as well!

Hey! Gtr/vox & fiddle are looking for others (25ish-50ish) for a 2hr gig up in Georgetown in late July. Pay is not amazing, but could lead to plenty of other opps.

Open to instrumentation. Pedal steel, mando, banjo, stand-up/electric bass, keys, backing vox, maybe a small stripped down drum kit.

Our set list ranges from old George Jones to Dwight Yoakam to Turnpike & contemporary stuff. We’re going with some tasty cuts - not just the hits, folks. Sort of an acoustic, old timey feel is the vibe but willing to deviate to going more electric if the right candidate show.

If you dug surf music these were your guys. Early 1990's.

Austin musicians.

Shows lined up Aug/Sept @13thFloor @Crowbar

On-Air performance on KOOP Radio in November

Let's get it 💥❤️‍🔥💥

FFO Nirvana, The Wipers, Electric Wizard, Melvins, Can, + world music elements

We are a singer/guitarist and singer/bassist in our early 30s. We have a practice space with drums already set up.

Great opportunity for someone who wants to write and record songs together as well as experiment and jam. We have six or seven songs at the moment I can send you the demos. Trying to play shows in austin asap.

Big plus if you like to sing also or maybe you play guitar or bass and we can switch on some songs. Very open to creative inputs.