Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

This is a blurb from the Hot Summer Nights edition of The Austin Chronicle’s Crucial Concerts column. Read the whole column here.

Fennec, Ohms, Ruthie Craft

Empire Control Room, Saturday 22

With temperatures soaring to the hundreds daily, Hot Summer Nights-goers can find their oasis in this eclectic mix at Empire – whether you want to dance the night away with the upbeat, Kaytranada-esque dance music of Fennec, or indulge indie rock anthems from Ohms. For soulful pop, Ruthie Craft is the soloist to watch out for with recent single "Nineteen." After heating up, make sure to cool down with some water and a quick listen to Fennec's "If U Want (My Love)."