REVIEW: Momma in Austin
REVIEW
REVIEW
☆ BY SHERIDAN AGUILAR ☆
Opener: On Being An Angel
On Sunday, May 4, Brooklyn-based indie rock duo Momma took the stage at Mohawk in Austin, delivering a powerful and resonant performance. The show came just one month after the release of their latest album, Welcome to My Blue Sky (April 4), a record that has quickly drawn in both longtime followers and a wave of new fans. In a cheeky Instagram post ahead of the tour, the band warned fans they had "less than a month to listen to the new album"— clearly, the crowd took the challenge to heart.
Momma’s set was a confident showcase of their evolution since 2020’s Two of Me, blending candid storytelling with crunchy, nostalgic alt-rock riffs. The band seamlessly weaved crowd favorites like “Medicine” and “Speeding 72” with songs from their new album. The audience’s energy mirrored the band’s own—fans swayed, shouted lyrics, and danced along.
The evening began with Brennan Wedl, whose guitar-led songs immediately captivated the audience. Following that, Austin locals On Being An Angel dialed up the atmosphere with layered textures and a darker, more experimental edge. Together, the openers set a compelling tone that made the transition to Momma’s high-energy set feel even more deserved.
On Being An Angel and Brennan Wedl played their last show of the tour; the rest of the run will see Wishy stepping in as support starting May 9th—another reason fans in other cities should come out.
Overall, Momma’s night at Mohawk was a triumphant blend of raw sound, emotional weight, and communal joy. Their music may carry shades of ’90s alt-rock, but this performance confirmed that their voice—and their vision—are entirely their own.
