Miranda Rodriguez

State Champs of What? (State Champs Concert and Album Review)

State Champs’ self-titled album “State Champs” was released Friday, November 8. Kicking off this album release, State Champs began their first leg of the tour in Austin. For an elder…

Miranda Rodriguez November 10, 2024

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Knocked Loose at Boeing Center at Tech Port

I’m no stranger to punk and hardcore shows. I’ve seen the Misfits, Circle Jerks, Black Flag and been to my fair share of Van’s Warped Tours, but when one of…

Miranda Rodriguez October 16, 2024

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Still Just a Pop Punk Kid: So What?! Music Festival

Pop punk kids it’s time to bust out the checkerboard Vans or Chucks, skinny jean cut-offs and crack open that can of Monster, it’s time to re-live your hot Warped…

Miranda Rodriguez May 31, 2024

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Straight Outta Your Mom’s (Era): Steel Panther at the Aztec Theatre

Steel Panther concluded their “On the Prowl Tour” in San Antonio on Friday, May 17. This was my second time seeing them live and let me tell you if you…

Miranda Rodriguez May 20, 2024

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“Great Scott!” Back to the Future stars, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd head to Houston for Comicpalooza 2024

May 24-26 can’t come fast enough! Comicpalooza is back as Texas’ largest comic and pop culture event. It’s only two weeks away but I wish I had a DeLorean to…

Miranda Rodriguez May 13, 2024

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Listo para bailar?! Reggae Cumbia Fusion Emerges in San Antonio Nightlife

Dance the night away at Ragga Cumbia Nites at Tony's Siesta (206 Brooklyn Ave.) on Saturday, May 11th. Join event organizers, Handful Stereo for a night full of vibrant Reggae…

Miranda Rodriguez May 10, 2024

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Midwest Emo is here: Hot Mulligan at the Aztec Theatre

Born out of the post-hardcore emo scene, Hot Mulligan is Midwest emo through and through. Hot Mulligan mixes an indie vibe with a post-hardcore pop-punk flare which definitely proves that…

Miranda Rodriguez April 22, 2024

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Asking Alexandria’s “All My Friends Tour” revives Vans Warped Tour 2011 Lineup

Does anyone remember Vans Warped Tour?! Nothing beats that dehydrated day-long music festival feeling. Although going to metal, punk, and emo shows in your late 20s and 30s comes…

Miranda Rodriguez April 14, 2024

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Just for You: Resynator Review (SXSW 2024)

'Resynator' Directed by Alison Tavel Starring Alison Tavel, Grace Potter, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Fred Armisen, Money Mark, Gotye, Mike Gordon, Brian Kehew, Christian Castagno When all else fails, music…

Miranda Rodriguez March 12, 2024

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SXSW 2024: Backspot Review

By Miranda Rodriguez & Nick Rodriguez 'Backspot' Directed by D.W. Waterson Starring Devery Jacobs (“Reservation Dogs”), Evan Rachel Wood (“Westworld”), Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale), Kudakwashe Rutendo, Thomas Antony Olajide,…

Miranda Rodriguez March 9, 2024