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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

ACL 2026: It's Murph

Saturday at 5:30pm. Per this bio:

Hailing from Nashville, it’s murph, alias of producer Garrett Murphy, is making a splash in the dance world with his euphoric melodies, gritty baselines and sonically expansive atmospheres. His production draws in elements of tech, bass, and heavy dance inspired by artists such as Fred Again…, Cloonee, Chris Lake and Flume.

Another DJ. 

"Chemicals" is a newer song.

This is his most streamed song. 

 

ACL 2026: Palace

Saturday at 5:30pm on the Beatbox stage.  Per Wikipedia:

Palace is a British alternative rock band from London. The band has released four full-length studio albums to date...The band have performed several headlining tours worldwide, in addition to playing at major festivals including Glastonbury (2016, 2019) and Coachella (2024).

Four albums and major festivals yet I don't think I've ever heard of them. Do512 describes their sound:

a self-described alternative blues-rock group with a relaxed, atmospheric sound. Their music has an introspective feel. It's melodic and dynamic in its languid movement and the lyrics express personal emotions with a universal emotional spectrum.

They played Stubb's last March.

"Ohio" is their latest single that is going to be on their 5th album.  It's pretty good.

"Bitter" is from their debut album.

"Heaven Up There" is nice. A mix of Elbow and Foals. Should be a chill show.

This is their most streamed song.  I like it.  Has a Real Estate feel.


ACL 2026: Fai Laci

Saturday at 5:15pm on the BMI stage.  According to this bio:

Fai Laci has quickly emerged from the historically rich music scene of Boston, MA, to be one of the most compelling new voices in alternative rock. The band was founded by Luke Faillaci following the 2022 release of the first Fai Laci EP.

After that he formed a band with friends and released a second EP. Then:

Now signed to Easy Eye Sound, Fai Laci is currently hard at work recording their first full-length album in Nashville with Easy Eye Sound founder Dan Auerbach producing.

"Five" is an older song from 2022 and is the most streamed song. 

"Headlights" is one of the better ones I heard from their new album.  Has a Cage the Elephant sound.

This is also from their album.  


ACL 2026: Snow Strippers

Saturday at 5:15pm.  According to Wikipedia it's a duo that met on Tinder while they were in Florida then moved to Detroit before relocating to NYC.

It says:

Snow Strippers' music has primarily been described as electronic music; they have described it as EDM and it has also been described as electropop. It contains elements of new rave, witch house, electroclash, shoegaze, hyperpop, and techno.

Here's their most streamed song. Not really our thing.

 

Friday, September 4, 2026

ACL 2026: Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Saturday at 4:30pm on the Tito's stage.  We saw them do an ACL taping with the Austin Symphony Orchestra.  It was pretty cool.

They have a new album coming out September 18th.  

"Akatsuki (With Hiromi)" is their 2nd release from it.

This is the first release from it.  Cool video.  According to Wikipedia:

the accompanying music video features art by Naoki Urasawa, author and illustrator of the manga series of the same name.

I like the end when color is added.