Week of 04/06/16
DJRePete’s got your midweek soundtrack with brand new alternative from Bleached and Masha Qrella, electro trippy-ness from The Range and Beacon, and R&B throwbacks from Honey Larochelle and Meklit Hadero. You’ll also hear from Tycho and Lettuce, two acts playing this weekend’s Euphoria Fest in Austin. And in his inaugural weekly music spotlight, DJRePete harkens back to his Blues Hour days with a mix of funk from Mavis Staples, alt blues with M. Ward, and rock blues from Hill Country Revue. Check in with the new expanded edition of DJRePete on this BTRtoday Wednesday!
Bleached / Photo by Bleached
Summer Twins / Photo by Summer Twins
M Ward / Photo by M Ward
LINKS:
Night Moves new release show and album info
Middle of the Map Fest info
Euphoria Fest info
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