On the strength of their just released demo and excellent live shows, the Corto Maltese have already been making waves around Austin. With the frenetic ruckus of the Arcade Fire and a touch of David Bowie, “Providence” is a spirited anthem that is fast becoming an early summer hit, even getting weekly rotation on 101.X’s “The Next Big Thing,” while “Man Alive” courses through high-wavering vocals that would fit nicely next to Peel’s energy and “Never a Waver” bursts with pounding rhythms and reckless shouts. Corto Maltese formed in 2006 and is Ben Maddox (vocals, guitar), Tyler Thom… read more
On the strength of their just released demo and excellent live shows, the Corto Maltese have already been making waves around Austin. With the frenetic ruckus of the Arcade Fire and a touch of David Bowie, “Providence” is a spirited anthem that is fast becoming an early summer hit, even getti… read more
On the strength of their just released demo and excellent live shows, the Corto Maltese have already been making waves around Austin. With the frenetic ruckus of the Arcade Fire and a touch of David Bowie, “Providence” is a spirited anthem that is fast becoming an early summer hit, even getting weekly rotation on 101.X’s “The Next Big Thing,” while “Man Alive” co… read more