The Hems –“Those Early Years”
The Hems Those Early Years Austin, TX (Self-released) “Attractive, distinctive modern folk duet” Hugely rich in Appalachian folk textures, The Hems deliver a savory ten-song record, soothing in...
View ArticleBen Kweller Breaks Down Labels & Artist Representation
Ben Kweller is the real deal. Authentic. You probably already know all about the “indie darling” legend. This piece is not about Ben’s music, which is fantastic. It’s about the process that has allowed...
View ArticleVideo Premiere: “Trampoline” by Mount Pressmore
Already being compared to Frank Zappa, Steely Dan and Peter Gabriel, the “chop-pop” of Austin’s Mount Pressmore is just that: addictive earworms played with the utmost technical proficiency. Talking...
View ArticleAn In-Depth Look at Constructing Orb Recording Studios, Austin
Orb Recording Studios is a 5,600-square-foot facility built from the ground up on an acre of Texas hill country just 25 minutes from downtown Austin. The studio is the vision of co-owners C.B. Hudson...
View ArticleICYMI: Highlights From Austin City Limits Music Festival 2014
“The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.”So it goes according to the age-old song lyric, once written by June Hershey back in the 1940’s. As for weekend two of the Austin...
View ArticlePerformer’s Best Photos from Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014
Performer‘s Ralph Arvesen was down in Austin, TX November 7-9, 2014 to photograph Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014, and here are just some of the amazing shots he was able to capture. Enjoy! The New Pornographers...
View ArticleMUST LISTEN: Get to Know Austin’s Young Tongue
Stu Baker on Reinventing Your Band While Keeping Your Lineup Intact Death Rattle by Young Tongue We recently had a chance to chat with Stu Baker, one of the leaders of Austin-based Young Tongue. The...
View ArticleGraveyard Orbit Walks Us Through Preparations For The Austin Cassette Festival
[Editor’s note – this article was originally published at http://www.unrecorded.mu/features/cassette-club-june-edition. It has been republished here with permission of the author.] How do you bring a...
View ArticleMUST WATCH: The Suitcase Of Drone – You Gotta See It To Believe It
My name is Randall Taylor and I am an audio + visual artist from Austin, Texas. I make ambient/drone music with tape loops, samples, field recordings, guitar pedals, and live guitar loops. I play these...
View ArticleDawn & Hawkes ‘Yours and Mine’ Album Review
Dawn & Hawkes Yours and Mine Austin, TX (Self-released) Here is a delightful full-length LP written and recorded by the rising stars Dawn & Hawkes, who first turned heads and gained acclaim...
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