On this episode of The Austin Young Show, Austin and co-host Veronica Young bring you updates from both the art world and the music scene, plus some major announcements.

Veronica shares the story behind her latest mixed-media piece, which is featured in the “Divine Timing” group exhibition opening Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 9 PM at Arc Gallery, located at 2602 Main Street, Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX 75226. She also previews her upcoming poetry reading at Poet Books on Friday, July 25, right down the street.

Then, the conversation turns to the surprise announcement that AC, drummer for Further North, is leaving the band to pursue his country project full-time. Also, Flip and The Combined Effort are now on an undetermined length hiatus. Austin and Veronica reflect on what this could mean for the bands, their friends involved, and the local scene.

They also recap Sweat Fest TX, highlighting the raw energy, rain-soaked chaos, and everything they loved (and survived) during the event.

Finally, there's a shift coming to the podcast—Veronica is turning her own show into a recurring segment on The Austin Young Show.

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Music By:

Toxic Madness - I'm Hardcore

Cure For Paranoia - The Art Show

Tomorrow Fades Away- All my Fault

Further North - Echos

Dezi 5 - Paint The Town

Flip and the Combined Effort - This Could Have Been an Email

The Weigh Down - Marilyn

American Shit Storm - Cult

Die Wurst - Cartoons

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In this episode, I sit down with emerging Dallas hip-hop artist Brandon Lawson. Brandon opens up about his family’s deep musical roots and how growing up surrounded by music shaped his journey as a songwriter and performer. From learning instruments at a young age to blending his love of anime and Nickelodeon into his sound, his story is equal parts heartfelt and offbeat.

We talk about the origins of some of his tracks, how nostalgia fuels his creativity, and how his music feels like a time capsule for growing up weird in Texas.

And don’t miss the world premiere of his brand new single Marty McFly 2010.

For fans of hip-hop, cartoons, and music made with love.

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In this episode of The Austin Young Show, we’re diving into the lineup for Sweat Fest TX 2025, a one-day, two-stage music festival packed with 16 incredible bands, cold brews, and community energy—all in support of Amplified Minds, a nonprofit focused on mental health and addiction recovery.

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Growl Records / Division Brewing
509 E Abram St, Arlington, TX

We’re previewing tracks and talking about some of the standout acts hitting the stage, including Ex-Regrets, Boss Riot, Mean Motor Scooter, Toxic Madness, and many more. Expect punk, ska, garage rock, and everything in between.

This is an all-ages, all-inclusive event, built on the values of supporting each other and lifting up voices that matter. All ticket sale profits go directly to Amplified Minds.

Tickets available now on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweatfesttx-tickets-1318288268699

Can’t make it? Consider buying a ticket to donate—we’ll make sure it goes to someone who could use it. This is music with a mission. Hope to see you there.