PIG FUCKER MUSIC
The Jesus Lizard are back, keeping it tight n’ shiny.
It’s the day after Halloween and nearly seven years since the Jesus Lizard last performed in their second hometown of Austin. They are here to headline at the giant outdoor venue the Far Out Lounge as part of Levitation Fest, and Gang of Four have already delivered an intimidating set that left at least one household appliance annihilated (for the record, Jon King and microwave). But instead of the people leaving, they’re staying in droves, not just the aging 1990s faction but people under 30 too. The Jesus Lizard are more popular than ever—not that they actively sought out this new recognition, but like all the best things, it sorta just happened. But how? Journalistic research has uncovered younger fans’ interest in using handheld devices to stream modern bands influenced by the Jesus Lizard (Chat Pile, Metz, etc.). Or maybe Jesus Lizard never stopped being great.