Follow Austin, Texas twang wave band, The Bye and Bye in their quest to understand their future through the telling of their past.
Dive into the world of the Austin, Texas garage rock scene with The Bad Lovers and all their rock 'n' roll cohorts as they talk about their adventurous past, hopeful future, and the sometimes tenuous friendships that they've formed over the years.
Take to the skies with psychedelic rock band Royal Forest as they lead the Hardly Sound team on an epic adventure through the desert, in a submarine, and up in the air. It all culminates with the band recording a song in a tiny Cessna flying over north Austin. Royal Forest will inspire you with their spirit of adventure.
Join Vincent Martinez - one of the most stunningly original artists in Austin - as he lives his self-proclaimed "Jazz Life." Then marvel at his undeniable hooks and poetic, personal lyrics as he steps into the studio as Emcee Eats.
On the fifth and final episode of the first season of Hardly Sound, step into the world of pioneering roots musician Ralph White. Watch to see what dogs, yuppies, love, and Charles Whitman have in common with White and his friends.
Narrator Christopher Kim and dreamy post-surf band Yum explore what it means to grow up Asian-American. Featuring frank conversations about race, creativity, loss and grief, the second season premiere of Hardly Sound pushes the show into even more personal and human territory.
Whether escaping small town life or overcoming intense anxiety, The Villettes are finding new hope every day. It all culminates in a performance that is equal parts cathartic and terrifying.
Ryan and Grady are Denton rock royalty. With fifteen years of friendship and collaboration under their belts, their joyful musical performances are undeniable and infectious. In this story about relationships, narrator Christopher Kim explores what it takes to spend your life with someone.
Jad Fair and his band Half Japanese continue an already legendary career by embarking on a tour with influential indie band Neutral Milk Hotel throughout Georgia and North Carolina. Watch as the Hardly Sound team witnesses the two sides of this prodigious artist first-hand while on the road with him.
In the season finale of Hardly Sound, narrator Christopher Kim chronicles his adventures with the powerpop band Wiretree. This story of hope and renewal features a trip to China, a new baby and a near-death incident that brings these friends closer than ever.
Love, space travel, modesty and musical philosophy are all topics that Houston, Texas fusion artist Philippe Edison discusses in detail on the first episode of Season 3 of Hardly Sound.