The blistering summer heat has fully arrived but that doesn\u2019t mean anything is slowing down across Austin\u2019s music scene. See here to see which shows are worth getting super sweaty for in the back stretch of July.<\/p>\n
Hot Summer Nights \u2013 July 16-18<\/a> Even though the shows are free, the festival is a single-donation fundraising opportunity for keeping the district healthy and similar events going.<\/p>\n Thursday, July 16<\/p>\n Guiding Light \u2013 This post-punk act has a highly anticipated debut album, Fear On My Own Time, coming out on August 21. Their set will be at Chess Club at 11 pm on Thursday.Jet Cemetery \u2013 If you\u2019re intro dreamy, ethereal electronic tunes, then be sure to catch Jet Cemetery, who earlier this year released a great album titled The Canary. See them at the 13th Floor at 11 pm on Thursday.<\/p>\n Friday, July 17<\/p>\n French Film \u2013 This buzzy alt-rock act just signed to Solid Brass, and they\u2019ve got a new release, Yours + Five, that\u2019s due out on August 21. You can see them inside at the Mohawk at 8 pm on Friday.Team Trust \u2013 These art rockers dropped a really nice album, Treat Box, late last year, and they\u2019ve been gaining more and more traction ever since. Their set will be at Chess Club at midnight on Friday.<\/p>\n Saturday, July 18<\/p>\n Commercial Breaks \u2013 These guitar pop standouts, who have a hook-filled self-titled debut album that\u2019s out now, are great live. Be sure to see them at Chess Club at midnight on Saturday.Mugger \u2013 If you\u2019re looking for a reason to get sweaty and wild in a pit at Hot Summer Nights, then don\u2019t miss the hardcore act Mugger. Their set will be outside at the Mohawk at 10pm on Saturday.<\/p>\n Other shows in July<\/p>\n J\u2019Cuuzi at Hotel Vegas \u2013 Thursday, July 23<\/a>
The Red River Culture District\u2019s annual festival, Hot Summer Nights, is happening this week from Thursday to Saturday. If you\u2019re not familiar, this three-night event<\/a> is made up of free shows happening in various Red River venues, such as The Mohawk, the 13th Floor, Chess Club, Elysium, and others. The massive lineup includes noteworthy local acts like Annabelle Chairlegs, Grocery Bag, HAHA Laughing, Club Coma, Gran Moreno, Bruce, Geto Gala, and plenty more. (In fact, it\u2019s approximately 140 more performers). Here you\u2019ll find six up-and-coming bands that should be on your radar heading into the fest. <\/p>\n
Art punk act J\u2019Cuuzi recently released a double EP, and now they\u2019re set to ring in its arrival at Hotel Vegas on Thursday, July 23. Auragraph and a yet-to-be-announced special guest will open things up. Tickets for the show are $16.07.<\/p>\n