Superheaven

Superheaven Brings 90s Nostalgia to a Packed Emo's in Austin Texas!

A four-band bill on a Thursday can be a lot, especially for someone hoping to be somewhat productive at work the next day. But I committed to watching the whole show and got to Emo's at what I thought was early. For Superheaven's return to Austin last week, the six o'clock door time didn't stop fans from snagging all the valuable parking spots around the building. (Quick Pro Tip - they boot if you park by the AutoZone.)

Philly's Prize Horse kicked things off, and honestly, they're exactly the kind of band you want opening a show like this. The crowd was already locked in by the time Spy hit the stage, bringing that intense "how the hell are they not dead tired after five minutes?" energy. I'll admit—I was not prepared for how much movement was happening on stage. I just sat there mesmerised for a good chunk of their set.

Then came Glare, who could have headlined this whole thing. They're one of those bands that have been popping up in my algorithm for the last year, but at this show, it became apparent how far behind I'd been. Instant fan conversion that night.

When Superheaven finally took the stage—name blazing on the screen behind them in case you forgot which show you paid for—you could feel this collective exhale moment ripple through the crowd. Here's a band that was silent for nearly a decade, and yet everyone lost their minds when they launched into "Youngest Daughter."

It's hard to describe their sound but it's also instantly recognizable. They just sound like themselves—big, loud, and reminiscent of those days when we had CD binders and would flip through them looking for the right album to fit the vibe. Check them out next time they're in town.

Find Superheaven at the following: Instagram, Youtube, and their own website of course. Their latest album is streaming everywhere you scroll for music.

Words and photos: Victor Gonzalez