Bad Ass Break-Outs: Dorlana

This “punktry” quintet are writing hits just waiting to be discovered

Check This: Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade – What Love Is

Soulful rock n’ roll from virtuoso Texas six-piece band

Banger of the Week: Lift the Curse – Violet Violence

A riveting blast of hard-edged hard rock and punk rock melodicism

Check This: On Being an Angel – Playin’ it Cool

Austin indie rockers exude a truly sweet “cool” on latest single

Banger of the Week: Beyond Reach – Call It What It Is

New Texas hardcore band adds their own flavor to their home state’s expansive scene