Alejandro meets with Woolly Mammoth, one of the youngest bands making serious noise in the San Antonio hardcore scene. What sets them apart isn’t just their age; it’s the way they blend raw heaviness with melodic depth, bringing a fresh edge to Texas hardcore...

Alejandro debuts with Shigella, a slam metal band from Corpus Christi known for pushing the boundaries of the genre. With a name as infectious as their sound, the group pulls no punches, and in this conversation, they open up about what sets them apart, how they found each other, what it’s like crafting music that hits, and more...

Ari meets up with Lane Ferguson, guitarist for San Antonio hardcore band Open World, for a one-on-one deep dive. In this conversation, Lane talks about how the band came together, the personal influences behind some of their most intense tracks, what shapes his sound as a guitarist, and his thoughts on the current state of the San Antonio hardcore scene...

Ari makes her Lunchbox debut with an explosive interview featuring San Antonio’s three-piece noise punk band, BENOIT! Known for their masked stage presence and raw DIY energy, the trio sits down to talk about their latest EP, what fuels their writing, and the identity behind the chaos...

The East Central Indie Fest was an Indie music festival for the city hosted by East Central Independent School District on April 11th, 2025 in the South Western part of San Antonio. Join videographer LongLostShowz as they delve into the experience with performers Nate & The Moon Band and learn what the fest was like...

Join Smiggles.Lens as they catch up with San Antonio noise punk duo Skin and Bones at LBJ Skatepark during NYOS’s Winter Wrap-up Show. Dive into the behind-the-scenes process of their upcoming EP, discover what live equipment powers their sound, and hear how Jack and Jon get ready to hit the stage...

Smiggles links up with San Antonio’s newest alternative/indie group, Throckmorton, at their debut show. Learn how the band came together, what sounds and artists helped shape their identity, and where they see themselves headed in the future...

Join Smiggles as they sit down with San Antonio emo quintet Ussen at Tandem San Antonio. Hear how the band first came together, what influences helped shape their emotionally charged sound, and why they’re setting the record straight about not being shoegaze...

Joe meets with San Antonio metal band Rival as they approach their two-year anniversary of playing live shows. Hear how founding members RJ and Izzy first connected, how Alex came into the fold, and what it took to bring their powerful EP Rage and Serenity to life. Plus, get the story behind their very first show and the challenges that shaped the band’s early days...