From Midwest Emo to Glitched-Out Hyperpop: Austin’s High-Velocity Microgenre Invasion

Mid-week catharsis arrives early on Wednesday at the Mohawk, where the technical precision of math rock collides head-on with classic midwest emo. Co-headliners Tigers Jaw and Pool Kids are set to turn the outdoor stage into a sweat-soaked singalong. Pool Kids, still riding the wave of their critically acclaimed self-titled LP, bring a dizzying array of tapped guitar lines and complex time signatures that elevate the genre beyond mere nostalgia, while Tigers Jaw anchors the night with their signature dual-vocal indie rock hooks.