TUESDAY APR 04, 2023
TC Superstar
The band formed in September of 2017 with the release of Masc, an album about notions of masculinity. In April of 2018 the band released Heat Death, a conceptual EP about the environment, consumerism and grieving for the eventual death of humankind. In January 2019 the group was nominated by the Austin Chronicle for “Best New Austin Band.” TC Superstar released their second full length album, R&D, in May of 2019. This Album explores notions of love, romance, and relationships through the lens of two characters, Ricky and Dana.
TC Superstar’s newest album As Seen on TV examines entertainment and our consumption of it, written during a time when the group was unable to perform live. The group is performing at ACL 2021, followed by a two week tour up the East coast.
The band formed in September of 2017 with the release of Masc, an album about notions of masculinity. In April of 2018 the band released Heat Death, a conceptual EP about the environment, consumerism and grieving for the eventual death of humankind. In January 2019 the group was nominated by the Austin Chronicle for “Best New Austin Band.” TC Superstar released their second full length album, R&D, in May of 2019. This Album explores notions of love, romance, and relationships through the lens of two characters, Ricky and Dana.
TC Superstar’s newest album As Seen on TV examines entertainment and our consumption of it, written during a time when the group was unable to perform live. The group is performing at ACL 2021, followed by a two week tour up the East coast.
Pure Intruders
The inception of Pure Intruders began unknowingly at a house show in 2018 when long-time friends Brandon Suarez, Jonathan Noel and Madeline Smith put together a set of songs to perform for their close friends. The intrinsic chemistry between the trio encouraged them to write and record a handful of demos in early 2020, anonymously releasing the tracks under the moniker Pure Intruders. The result was “No Hard Feelings” a tender, introspective EP that brought the groups understated presence into light, earning accolades from bloggers and publishers alike. “Pure Intruders don’t fit into any single mold: Their collective style is diverse and wide-reaching, incorporating everything from disco grooves to jazz guitar progressions, retro-wave synth pads, bossanova rhythms and beats, and much more.” - Atwood Magazine
With their latest release, Pure Intruders transcends the soft, hospitality of their “No Hard Feelings” EP, and evolves into a more detailed, maximalist synth pop. Exploding with shimmering synths and sparkling production, the band's sound is reminiscent of the layered melodies of 70’s Disco, while incorporating the playful, experimental lush sounds of 80’s synth pop. Though the band's nostalgic influences are found in the nooks and crannies of their songwriting, the product remains a vibrant, authentic strand of contemporary Indie Pop.
The inception of Pure Intruders began unknowingly at a house show in 2018 when long-time friends Brandon Suarez, Jonathan Noel and Madeline Smith put together a set of songs to perform for their close friends. The intrinsic chemistry between the trio encouraged them to write and record a handful of demos in early 2020, anonymously releasing the tracks under the moniker Pure Intruders. The result was “No Hard Feelings” a tender, introspective EP that brought the groups understated presence into light, earning accolades from bloggers and publishers alike. “Pure Intruders don’t fit into any single mold: Their collective style is diverse and wide-reaching, incorporating everything from disco grooves to jazz guitar progressions, retro-wave synth pads, bossanova rhythms and beats, and much more.” - Atwood Magazine
With their latest release, Pure Intruders transcends the soft, hospitality of their “No Hard Feelings” EP, and evolves into a more detailed, maximalist synth pop. Exploding with shimmering synths and sparkling production, the band's sound is reminiscent of the layered melodies of 70’s Disco, while incorporating the playful, experimental lush sounds of 80’s synth pop. Though the band's nostalgic influences are found in the nooks and crannies of their songwriting, the product remains a vibrant, authentic strand of contemporary Indie Pop.