By Richard Skanse Much like the fitness zealots who run every marathon actively looking forward to their next 26-mile endorphin binge, there are some people — a whole lot …
By Christian Wallace When the brain is asked to communicate “Southern rock” to the mind’s eye, it’s a safe bet that those first neural signals …
By Michael Corcoran After parting ways with Columbia Records in 2013, Band of Horses, whose last alternative chart hit was “Laredo” in 2010, decided to …
By Scott Schinder Welsh-born, Chicago-based renaissance man Jon Langford recently wrapped a typically action-packed SXSW, during which he performed multiple sets with four different bands …
By Richard Skanse “Alright, I hope you won’t be disappointed,” Daniel Johnston told his audience Saturday night at East Austin’s new Bale Creek Allen Gallery, “but we …
By Lynne Margolis Despite the uncanny timing, one of the few events Louis Jay Meyers certainly did not plan was his death from a heart …
By Jenni Finlay “Let’s do a renegade showcase this year,” Louis said, that devilish grin never leaving his face. “There’s no reason why we can’t …
By Michael Corcoran The first music to be played at SXSW this year will be “Hail To the Chief.” President Barack Obama has been announced …
By Richard Skanse Austin, Texas — self-styled “Live Music Capital of the World” — is usually atypically quiet in March, turning into a veritable ghost …
By Michael Corcoran This was a guerrilla move. The city of Austin couldn’t order coffee in three days. But I hope they keep this sign …
