About this episode

Austin’s Restos create an indie-rock anthem about close calls and the pursuit of elusive goals in their track 'No Cigar.'

Austin’s Restos turn close calls and near misses into an indie-rock anthem on “No Cigar.” With jangly guitars, a driving rhythm, and just the right amount of grit, the track captures the feeling of chasing something that’s always a little out of reach—and having a good time anyway. The post Restos: “No Cigar appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Topics covered

• indie rock
• music
• chasing dreams
• Austin music scene
• anthem

Keywords

• Restos
• No Cigar
• indie rock
• Austin
• music
• anthem
• jangly guitars
• driving rhythm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Restos, KUT & KUTX Studios

Books & works: No Cigar

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