"Genre-agnostic quartet with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics... channeling the raw energy of punk." -- Austin Chronicle
“ARTIST OF THE MONTH, March 2025: Infectious garage rock energy. A furious mix of ferocious guitars, a technical knock-out rhythm section, and lyrics that would make all of the legendary Beat Poets howl in approval.” — KUTX
"Kick ass to bombastic levels." -- Cosmic Clash
“Noisy, fuzzy punk with a distinct pop sensibility… Full of energy and anger while also managing to be a lot of fun.” — New Noise Magazine
“Gus Baldwin has evolved into a bonafide heir to Texas rock’n’roll... The venom of 70s proto-punk, the chiming, desperate hooks of 80s power-pop, the psychfuzz of 60s, and the busted-heart of 90s indie rock.” — It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine
Austin band Gus Baldwin & The Sketch announce Spring 2026 tour dates today in support of both the band's full length debut The Sketch, and Baldwin's recently released self-titled solo debut album. The band has been nominated in both Band of The Year and Best Rock categories in the Austin Music Awards, hosted by the Austin Chronicle. Voting is open to anyone worldwide, ballot selections can be placed HERE.
Gus Baldwin & The Sketch tour dates are listed below, tickets are HERE.
Gus Baldwin & the Sketch was the Artist of the Month for March at local NPR affiliate KUTX. Read the interview HERE. The band was also featured in a front cover story in alt weekly paper the Austin Chronicle. Read the feature story HERE.
Gus Baldwin is a 20-something singer/songwriter/ex-hippie/part-time punk hailing from Austin, TX. He splits his time constantly performing as a one man garage band, or with his band The Sketch, and as a frequent collaborator with other local acts. His music spans an array of time periods (80s power-pop, 60s psych, 70s proto-punk, 90s indie rock), and his forthcoming self-titled debut solo full length showcases the immensity of his talents in making all of those influences sound fresh and new.
The debut full length by Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, titled simply The Sketch was released earlier in 2025 to much critical acclaim: Austin NPR affiliate KUTX’s Artist of The Month in March, a front cover story in Austin Chronicle and Best Punk Band nomination, as well as personal invitations to support Jack White and tour with Bass Drum of Death in Fall 2025.
While The Sketch continues to tour the US (and soon the EU) and write, Gus’ solo album serves to fill in the shades and background that made him. To wit: After a stint holding down drums for Dallas surf punk legends Sealion in high school, Baldwin went on to form the psych-pop combo Acid Carousel, which he led for 6 years and 20-ish releases before departing the band on Halloween night 2021. Quickly releasing a string of solo titles on his own GetWithIt! Records imprint, including the EPs THRILLER II, and Live Bugs, as well as a slew of singles, Gus established himself firmly as the godson of Texas rock 'n’ roll. Teaming up with former Acid Carousel bandmates, and other friends, Gus formed The Sketch in 2022 with bassist Lucas Martins, guitarist David Rawlinson, and drummer Trey Gutierrez.
Gus Baldwin is available on LP and download, released on October 24th, 2025 via Permanent Teeth.
The Sketch is available on LP, cassette and download, released January 31, 2025 via Permanent Teeth. Orders are available HERE.
GUS BALDWIN & THE SKETCH - LIVE 2026:
01/24 Austin, TX - Hotel Vegas - Abortion Access Benefit
02/18 Austin, TX - 13th Floor
04/09 El Paso, TX - Rosewood
04/10 Albuquerque, NM - Sister
04/11 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
04/12 Grand Junction, CO - Copeka Coffee
04/14 Salt Lake City, UT - International Bar
04/15 Boise, ID - TBA
04/16 Yakima, WA - Bearded Monkey
04/17 Seattle, WA - Clock-Out Lounge
04/18 Portland, OR - Swan Dive
04/19 Eugene, OR - John Henry's (w/ Sexfaces)
04/21 Chico, CA - Duffy's Tavern
04/22 Reno, NV - The Alpine
04/23 Sacramento, CA - Torch Club
04/24 San Francisco, CA - Kilowatt (w/ The Okmoniks, Moms With Bangs)
04/25 Santa Cruz, CA - The Crepe Place (w/ Jonny Manak & The Depressives)
04/26 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Co.
04/28 El Centro, CA - Mexca
04/29 San Diego, CA - The Tower Bar
04/30 Long Beach, CA - Alex's Bar
05/01 Los Angeles, CA - Non Plus Ultra (w/ Sexfaces)
05/02 Phoenix, AZ - Linger Longer Lounge
On The Web:
permanentteethrecords.bandcamp.com
Artist: Gus Baldwin
Album: Gus Baldwin
Record Label: Permanent Teeth
Album Release Date: October 24, 2025
01. Hello
02. Full Regalia
03. St. Sinner
04. Depression
05. West Korea
06. Cherrywood
07. Azie Morton
08. The Pesticide Song
09. Credit Card
10. Whatever Happened (To My Granddaddy’s Gun)?
11. Happy Mondays
12. Aesthetifuck
Artist: Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
Album: The Sketch
Label: Permanent Teeth Records
Release Date: January 31, 2025
01. Part I
02. Part II
03. Part III
04. Itch
05. Steady on It
06. Luxury Television
07. Slacker’s Prom
08. (She’s Gone) Arigato
09. Beautiful Delilah
10. What the Freaks Say
11. Sympathy for Sunday
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