CorMae

CorMae play Hotel Vegas on Saturday, July 25, at 6 PM. It's a single-bill night, so they're the only act on the bill.

If you're not familiar with them, CorMae works in egg punk and riot grrrl. Egg punk is a relatively new label for a specific kind of high-energy, often abrasive punk that keeps things lean and fast, and riot grrrl brings in that feminist, DIY energy that's always been about taking the stage and making a noise. Putting the two together gives you a good idea of what to expect: loud, fast, and played with a lot of urgency. It's the kind of show that works best when you're right in the thick of it, and Hotel Vegas is a room that handles that kind of energy well.

Since they're the only band on the bill, the whole night is theirs. There aren't any openers to work through, so the set starts with them and stays with them. If you've seen them before, you know the sound; if this is your first time, it's a straightforward way to get a full look at what they do without having to piece it together around other bands.

It's a Saturday evening show, starting at 6 PM at Hotel Vegas in Austin. If you're planning to be there, just keep in mind the early start—it's a 6 PM downbeat, so you'll be in and out well before the late-night crowd takes over the neighborhood.