Music

“Live Music Capital of the World.” This is the motto for which Austin has become known. Austin has become the destination for music. With the city’s rapid development, music taste has expanded diversifying both musicians and audiences. Austin’s constant change in style of music is known to be a result of the city’s demographic transformation. These modifications have impacted the wide range of music genres the city possesses. With genres such as reggae, punk, indie, pop and rock, residents have become accustomed to hearing these sounds around the city’s streets.

Visitors and residents of the city have witnessed the transformation in music Austin has endured. The dynamic music scene has rapidly changed with the assistance of music venues and annual music festivals.  From annual events such as Fun Fun FunFest, Moontower Comedy Festival, Austin City Limits (ACL) and South bySouthwest (SXSW), the music and film scene is taken at a whole new level as talent is showcased and recognized.

Some of the well-known venues around Austin provide an intimate ambiance between artists and audiences. Stubb’s, Waterloo Records, and Emo’s Austin, are some of the many places here where live music can be admired. These venues also create an attraction for local bands to gain exposure as crowds keep an open-mind toward new sound and creativity.

The music scene in Austin is constantly evolving. With aesthetic artists making their way to the city, music will continue to impact the city’s culture.

Here are clips of concerts the city of Austin offers for many to attend: