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THE POINT

HIDDEN GEMS: WEST 22ND

Between their recent singles and their EP “All The Way Home,” any listener can hear the potential West 22nd has. The sample size is small, but the sky’s the limit for this Texas-based band. They are an American-sounding version of The Backseat Lovers...

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ECHO

EXCLUSIVE: Exploring the Heartbeat of Austin

Austin, TX based West 22nd recently released their latest single, “Let Down,” a profound exploration of personal struggles and introspection. In this feature, delve into the evocative narrative...

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VISIT AUSTIN

10 LOCAL ARTISTS TO WATCH AT SXSW 2024

With upbringings ranging from Georgia to California, West 22nd bonded in the face of sudden adulthood with songs about old relationships and new beginnings...

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KUTX

WEST 22ND: SLEEPING ALONE

So while West 22nd’s English counterparts may scoff at us Texans shivering from a brief week of freezing, we’d like to think that fellow chilly mammals Arctic Monkeys may not have anything bad to say about “Sleeping Alone”...

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STATESMAN

EXCLUSIVE: UT JOINING SXSW FESTIVITES

Live musical performances by indie-pop group Dayglow; the electro-rock duo the Ghostland Observatory; the indie-rock student band West 22nd; and Ella Castaldo, an ...

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THE DAILY TEXAN

SUCCESS & 'SUNBURNS': CATCHING UP

Since then, the five-piece earned spots playing South by Southwest and Forty Acres Fest in March, along with notable stages around Austin and beyond, including Mohawk and The Ballroom at Spider House.

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KXAN-TV

HOW AUSTIN MAINTAINS ITS LIVE MUSIC REPUTATION

Whether musicians are just starting their band in a tiny apartment, or they are discovering their solo career, the opportunities in Austin are unlike any other. With over 30 years of Austin...

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KUTX 98.9

KUTX SONG OF THE DAY: “SWEET!” [PREMIERE]

For those staying connected with the Live Music Capital from outside the city limits, let West 22nd take you All The Way Home this Friday with their debut EP that shares the title...

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EARLY RISING

SUMMER CAN’T BE SUMMER WITHOUT SUNBURNS

If you're giving a speech or performing at karaoke anytime soon, don't listen to this song... because inevitably you will be screaming along and therefore lose your voice. Yes, it's THAT catchy...

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AFTERGLOW ATX

FORTY ACRES FEST BRINGS REMI WOLF AND WEST 22ND

On March 25, The University of Texas at Austin hosted its annual Forty Acres Fest with Remi Wolf and the 2023 Battle of the Band winner, West 22nd...

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THE DAILY TEXAN

STUDENT BAND WEST 22ND CHASES MUSICAL DREAMS

When Logan Madsen, Gabe Acevedo and Jeremy Ancheta wanted to make their musical trio a full-fledged band last year, they said they went about their search the old-school way: posting flyers on telephone poles around West Campus.

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NOTES ON NOTES

FORTY ACRES FEST BRINGS REMI WOLF AND WEST 22ND

A band that everyone should be watching. One of my favorite episodes to date. Logan and Gabe were amazing to have in the studio and I cannot wait to see where the band is 5 years from now. Probably playing some of your favorite festivals...

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