--- title: "The Runarounds Bring a New Sound To Emo’s Austin – January 17, 2026" url: https://altwire.net/the-runarounds-live-emos-austin/ author: "Daniel Benavides" published: 2026-01-26T21:25:52+00:00 updated: 2026-11-11T17:18:50+00:00 categories: ["Live"] source: "AltWire (altwire.net)" --- # The Runarounds Bring a New Sound To Emo’s Austin – January 17, 2026 *By Daniel Benavides · January 26, 2026* *Austin, TX • Emo’s Austin (East)* Walking into Emo’s Austin last Saturday, for The Runarounds live show, the energy was unlike any I had seen for some time. While I have been in this game for a long time now, I don't think anything could have prepared me for what I was about to experience. The venue was packed with a legion of young adults — heads swaying, hands in the air, ready for something electric. It was the beating heart of a scene buzzing with youthful zeal and good-vibe anticipation. #### Easy Honey Before [**The Runarounds**](https://therunarounds.com)took the stage, **Easy Honey** warmed up the crowd with a set that felt effortless yet gripping. Their indie-leaning tunes carved out an atmosphere that was both laid-back and exciting, like sunrise-tinted chords meeting twilight swagger. By the time they wrapped, the room was fully tuned in and ready for more. ![Easy Honey opening up for The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4469.jpg) ![Easy Honey opening up for The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4507.jpg) ![Easy Honey opening up for The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4464.jpg) ![Easy Honey opening up for The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4342.jpg) ![Easy Honey opening up for The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4357.jpg) ![Easy Honey opening up for The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4288.jpg) #### The Runarounds Live Show Then **The Runarounds** hit the stage. I’ll admit I wasn’t familiar with their music before the show, but their presence commanded attention from the opening bars. Their performance had a confidence that was infectious — each member moving and interacting with the crowd like they were hosting a house party where everyone *actually* knew the words. What struck me most was how seamlessly they bridged crowd-pleasing hooks with raw stage charisma. Songs rolled out with punchy rhythms and singable lines, and the crowd met them with cheers, chants, and phone-flash sing-alongs that made the whole room feel like one living playlist. There was an easy chemistry between band and audience, a shared rhythm, a shared moment. Their delivery wasn’t just technical, it was *presentational.* They played like they genuinely *loved* being there, and that made it impossible not to get swept up in it. Their set wasn’t just a performance — it was a communal pulse of sound, youth, and sheer delight. ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC5014.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4989-4.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4960.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4920.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4889.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4825.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4800.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4693.jpg) ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC4648.jpg) What started as a curious night out became a revelation. A buzzing young crowd, a strong opener in Easy Honey, and The Runarounds delivering way more than I expected. The show was one of those memorable Austin nights where the music felt alive in every corner of the room. As Gen Z, Gen Alpha say, Runarounds, "*I was not familiar with your game.*" For those unaware, *The Runarounds* also have their own Television show. That's right, an American musical teen drama series streaming on **Amazon Prime Video**, centered on a group of friends who form a rock band the summer after graduating from high school. The story follows their journey as they chase musical dreams, navigate relationships, and deal with growing up in a world full of high hopes and obstacles. Be sure to check that out! ![The runarounds live](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC5059.jpg) #### Check out more reviews [here](https://altwire.net/category/reviews/)! --- From AltWire: https://altwire.net/the-runarounds-live-emos-austin/