We waited half a decade for a new Shins album. With the delectable and engaging Port of Morrow, the anticipation paid off.
Front man James Mercer has shaken around the line up, recruiting musicians both...
Being compared to experimental rock group Portishead would be a challenge for most; that is, unless you’re Nedry. The English three-piece courageously flourishes with a minimalist electronic atmosphere...
“Once upon a time, there was this group of dusty ass mothafuckas that created a little group for themselves. They called themselves Odd Future.” This is the introductory line to “Hi,”...
“I just thought I’d mention before we begin: This is not the Keith Urban concert. If you mean to be at a Keith Urban concert, you will be sorely disappointed.”
So said lead singer Colin...
Beach House — “Myth”
On their first single, “Myth,” off their soon-to-be-released third album, Bloom, Beach House doesn’t stray too far from the sound that has come...
Local band Electric Touch stays true to their name. Influenced by the punk rock sounds of The Clash and The Ramones, the group’s upbeat and energetic sound electrifies listeners with a musical shock....
Everything seems to come to a breaking point during the fifth, and basically last, day of SXSW. The festival's events coincided with St. Patrick's Day, resulting in a Saturday that was catastrophic,...
Editor’s note: This is a weekly series showcasing the best live indie music of the coming week.
THE SWEET NUTHIN
Local rock ‘n’ rollers The Sweet Nuthin have just finished recording...
For those still fighting the good fight that is SXSW, Friday graciously offered some of the best events and shows so far.
Early during the day, Antone's had attendees rocking out to the sounds of...
It's not uncommon to find the third day of SXSW overwhelming. Where Tuesday and Wednesday saw an array of acts getting acquainted with the Texas vibe, by Thursday those groups are all ready to go,...
Wednesday showed a significant pick-up from the festivities offered on Tuesday. With a light breeze and free drinks galore, music fans and artists took to the streets of downtown in search of a good time.
Thrasher...
Eric Mikulak, better known as rapper Click-Clack, could very well be the face of Austin's ever-growing hip hop scene. The local artist finds inspiration from an assortment of groups, his do-it-yourself...
