Nashville-based indie rock trio Austin and the Powers announce Tampa show

Austin and the Powers, which plays The Bricks in Ybor City, Florida on Dec. 6, 2025. Credit: Stephanie Sheronovich

Up-and-coming “vibe rock” threesome Austin and the Powers have announced a few sporadic small-capacity concerts, including a Tampa Bay debut in Ybor City.

It’s been two years since the release of their debut album Big Brain, Empty Thoughts, and the Williamsport, PA trio announced its intent to scrape up enough funds to move to Nashville. Since the move earlier this year, the boys (who have achieved over three million streams on Spotify) have put out an upbeat, surfy new-wave cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” and “Car Wash,” which sees frontman Austin Eisner emphasize how his current situation isn’t perfect, but could be a hell of a lot worse.

And before you ask, yes, Panic! At The Disco is a major influence on the band’s sound, along with the likes of The Cure and Wallows. And with a sound like that—blended with elements of surf rock, new wave and pop, the guys are well on the way to taking the indie scene by storm.

Tickets to see Austin and the Powers play Ybor City’s The Bricks on Saturday, Dec. 6 are now available and cost $17.

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