
"Internationally known as 'The Live Music Capital of the World,' Austin's music culture has led it to become one of the world's most sought-after destinations. As nearly two dozen high-rises pop up throughout the city amidst economic downfall, how does the working musician get along? This lyrical documentary provides a telescopic view into the lives of Austin's vibrant young musicians as they grapple with questions of artistic integrity, commercialism, experimentation, and the future of their beloved city. Directed by Nathan Christ and photographed by Robert Garza, Echotone is a cultural portrait of the modern American city examined through the lyrics [...]

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Video is the latest Denton outfit to make a splash on the punk scene. It features members of Bad Sports, The Wax Museums, Silver Shampoo, and a bunch of other Denton bands. However, unlike some other groups from that area, Video eschews melodic power-pop punk for a darker, vicious, and wicked sound. They also opted for a decidedly non-Google friendly name, but that’s another story. On their 12 song debut, Leather Leather, the band displays cockiness and snottiness while delivering pure punk rock. Their [...]
A number of Donewaiting writers have spent time at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The annual mecca of music, movies and technology has continued to grow each year and though I haven't attended the festival since 2009, even back then newspaper headlines were screaming, "Has SXSW become too big?" On March 5, Echotone will be available to view on Hulu . This documentary is being called "the movie SXSW doesn't want you to see" because it explores the impact of urban development and SXSW on Austin. [...]

"There's a term called 'Echotone'...where nature and civilization meet." The meeting of nature and civilization is more like a collision and it is loud . The collision of condos and night clubs is loud. The collision of SXSW and Austin is loud. The collision of artist and businessman is loud. The collision of art and commerce is loud. Echotone is loud, and is another music documentary that should be played loud. Directed by Nathan Christ and photographed by Robert Garza, Echotone is a multifaceted and pragmatic look at [...]

After having the opportunity to screen the film during the Austin Film Festival last year we are happy to announce that the film will have it's official Austin premiere at The Alamo Ritz on April 24th through April 27th and we are ridiculously proud to be sponsors of this event. The film is a perfect snapshot of a very special time in the Austin music scene and we highly recommend catching a screening. The trailer, more info on the film and links to perfect tickets are all below. [...]
After sell out screenings at Austin Film Festival and being selected as one of the 12 Best Films at SXSW 2011 by Paste Magazine, Echotone will make its theatrical debut later this month at The Alamo Ritz . Directed by first-time filmmaker Nathan Christ and photographed by Robert Garza, the documentary takes a look at some of the challenges facing the Austin music scene, and follows several local artists as they attempt to make their own way. "Now that Austin has high-rises rising up amongst our downtown skyline, how are our local musicians [...]

Echotone , a documentary film shot here in Austin will finally see it's theatrical debut later this month at The Alamo Ritz Downtown (finally!). Tickets are now available, and the film is only showing for a few days, so you might want to get on it..now. I'll be there on Monday night if you want to rub elbows with the Itch. I'll gladly share my Twizzlers with you. A bit about the film from the filmmakers: Internationally known as ‘The Live Music Capital of the World,’ Austin’s music culture has led it to become [...]