Subject: Alan Palomo

• What Thursday Night Can Be in the Big D

  October 5, 2007

• Ghosthustler, As We Know It, Is Over

  April 28, 2008

• Parade Of Flesh, CEX And Ecstatic Sunshine Try To ‘Peg’ Kettle Date

  May 5, 2008

• Good Friday: New Science Projects, Zeuss/House Harkonnen, THe BAcksliders, VEGA?, Squeeze, Sean Kirkpatrick, Kate Voegele, Bear Colony, Beard-a-Fit 2

  September 5, 2008

• Bonus MP3: VEGA -- "Well Known Pleasures"

  Richard CardWell, Ex-Ghosthustler frontman Alan Palomo did promise us that he'd have a new Vega single out by mid-January, and over the weekend he delivered. "Well Known Pleasures" (no hyphen!) was made available for download on Gorilla Vs. Bear, as well as, ahem, "exclusively" over on on Discobelle. Well, "exclusive" must not be what it used to be--we got sent the track, too. Check it out...Bonus mp3: VEGA -- "Well Known Pleasures"It's a pretty safe bet that if you liked Ghosthustler's synth-po

  January 26, 2009

• VEGA Gets Some Love From... ABC News? Sure, Why Not.

  Richard Card With ABC News and Pitchfork Media pairing up for CD reviews and all, maybe it's not so surprising to see former Dallas-based artist Alan Palomo and his VEGA project getting some love from ABC News in this segment the national news organization ran today (sorry--can't figure out how to embed). But, still, it's a little weird, right?Thankfully, at least this newly dubbed "dream wave" band is deserving of the coverage--even if it is just an interview for ABC New On Campus, rather than

  March 26, 2009

• A Very Hipster New Year

  January 8, 2009

• Vega Rises From Ghosthustler's Ashes

  January 1, 2009

• Crystal Castles' Cancellation Set Off A Nasty Chain

  April 23, 2009

• Ghosthustler Resurrects '80s Synth Beats

  Ghosthustler's sound leaves you nostalgic for the future

  October 11, 2007

• The Secret Handshake

  My Name Up in Lights (Triple Crown)

  April 23, 2009

• So, This Latest VEGA Single Is Pretty Great.

  Richard Card Probably the worst hiding spot I've ever seen.I'm not going to pretend this is exclusive news or anything; I just wanted to say something. Over on Gorilla Vs. Bear yesterday, Chris Cantalini offered up his readers a free download of the latest VEGA track, a song called "No Reasons" (download after link), which should be included on the Well Known Pleasures EP the band is releasing later this month. (For the record, that's quite the milestone for frontman Alan Palomo; his Ghos

  May 7, 2009

• VEGA

  May 14, 2009

• VEGA Mixes It Up With Nicky Digital

  VEGA's Well Known Pleasures EP--you know, the one that was "soon-to-be-released" back in January--is supposed to be available online today from Vogue College Records, though I'll be damned if I can figure out where to download it. Maybe VEGA mastermind Alan Palomo spent too much time working on his Pre Party Jamz mix for Nicky Digital to finish up the EP? The 28-minute mix (a free download at the link above) includes his "No Reasons" and also premieres a new Vega track, "Kyoto Gardens," along wi

  July 1, 2009

• Neon Indian Details, Album Info Revealed

  The cover for the upcoming Psychic Chasms.Maybe you've seen some of the to-do surrounding Neon Indian? Perhaps on another Dallas-based blog? They've got a pretty cool sun-drenched sound--kinda like the audio equivalent of the visuals in Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" video, only not as nightmarish and much poppier than that description would imply.Anyway, the "secretive" group's label, Lefse Records just sent our a press release confirming the details about the group--details that are really no

  July 2, 2009

• 'Big News' In Store From VEGA

  Neon Indian's Psychic Chasms isn't the only record anticipated from the Alan Palomo camp. July 1 came and went without the promised release of the now-still-forthcoming VEGA EP, Well Known Pleasures. But it's not without good reason: Palomo let us know that, while he isn't ready to publicly divulge the details, he was contacted about a week before the scheduled release with an offer to put out the EP on a prominent hip-hop/dance label. Here's hoping it works out, as it would be a perfect fit

  July 7, 2009

• Dallas Observer Music Awards

  July 23, 2009

• The New Hotness: GorillaVsBearcore

  Look what you've started, Alan.​Yesterday, a new Neon Indian remix of The Silent League's "Here's a Star" started popping up across the great taste-making sites of these United States, further pushing the buzzworthiness of Alan Palomo's most recent project. And, par for course with most of the music of this realm, the buzz on this all started with a posting by Dallas' own Chris Cantalini on his Gorilla Vs. Bear blog.It's a nice track, sure, but what's pretty funny about it all is that no one's

  July 29, 2009

• Good Friday: VEGA, Til We're Blue Or Destroy, Pinebox Serenade, Record Hop, Ella Minnow, Matthew Gray Delves..., ST 37

  ​This is one of the biggest music weekends in recent memory, and it seems like there's something for everyone regardless of budget or musical taste. First up is the Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cougar show at Quiktrip Park in Grand Prairie. There are still tickets available, according to the Airhogs Web site. Doors open, like, now. Brooklyn's The Wiyos open at 5:30 p.m., followed by Willie at 6:10, that "Jack and Diane" asshole at 7:35 and The Bob Dylan Band headlining at 9:10. Also tonight,

  August 7, 2009

• Alan Palomo Didn't Do Drugs, Started Neon Indian.

  Dagny PiaseckiDepends how good the acid was, really...​People still can't get enough of Neon Indian, the sun-drenched VEGA side-project that has still yet to make its live performance debut (that comes on Sunday, September 13, at the Monolith Festival in Morrison, Colorado), including the folks at Pitchfork, who not only approve of the band's early singles from its upcoming Psychic Chasms record, but also tried to get to the bottom of the project in an interview with Alan Palomo that was poste

  August 17, 2009

• VEGA Loses Gear, Asks For Your Help

  Richard CardThat cassette tape might be gone now, too...​VEGA got jacked.According to a blog post the band put up on its MySpace page yesterday, someone stole the band's gear on Wednesday night as the band toured through Sacramento, California.As of yet, Alan Palomo and Co. have not canceled VEGA's show with Grizzly Bear in New York City, festival dates at Fun Fun Fun Fest, or the September tour for his other project, Neon Indian.But he is asking for help: If you have a few bucks and can help

  August 21, 2009

• Teenage Cool Kids and Fergus & Geronimo Take Over San Francisco, The Internet

  It's pretty much a three-way tie, far as we're concerned at least, among locals done good in the indie rock circuit this summer. There's Alan Palomo, who's had himself quite the season thanks to the successes of his VEGA and Neon Indian projects. And also the entire crew of Telegraph Canyon, about whom we've geeked out plenty in recent weeks. Of course, we'd be remiss to not include Andrew Savage on that list as well; between Teenage Cool Kids, whose Foreign Lands album is one of our favorite di

  August 26, 2009

• Gig Alert: Neon Indian at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

  No need to be shy, Alan.​At the risk of beating you over the head with this information, it seems worth our while to remind you that tonight marks the much-anticipated debut of Alan Palomo's newest project, Neon Indian, which has garnered praise from outlets far beyond us and the normal local music press.Tonight's We Shot JR-sponsored show, which will also feature Darktown Strutters, Kashioboy and Vulgar Fashion and, an as-yet-undertermined DJ, was originally scheduled to take place in the bas

  September 9, 2009

• Last Night: Neon Indian at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

  Alan Palomo of Neon Indian.​Neon Indian, Kashioboy, Vulgar FashionRubber Gloves Rehearsal StudiosSeptember 9, 2009 Better than: the hype? Keep reading. So, the big question: Did Neon Indian live up to all the hype? Or, maybe better yet: Could Neon Indian live up to all the hype? Well, from the perspective of a local, friend-heavy crowd at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios last night: Yes. Still, more questions abound after the first night. In the past, Palomo has spoken about hi

  September 10, 2009

• Picture Show: Neon Indian at Rubber Gloves

  Mattie Stafford Alan Palomo works out the kinks Wednesday night.​Neon Indian--big online, and perhaps soon to be big in Cork--kicked off a world tour last night at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton (or had you already read about that?).Mattie Stafford was there in the cozy, low-lit confines as Alan Palomo and crew got their sound just right before leaving town. Check out more shots from the show in this photo set.

  September 10, 2009

• ACL '09: Neon Indian Dazzled--Even If Everyone Thought They Were The Raveonettes.

  All photos by Patrick Michels ​ The radio announcer who introduced the band made sure to point out to the crowd that, despite whatever their programs may have said, this was not The Raveonettes. But, alas, the late arrivers to the XBox stage didn't necessarily hear as much. So, great as Neon Indian may have been yesterday--and, make no mistake, they were pretty great, showcasing an increased on-stage confidence, and performing as a four-piece with Ronnie Gierhart back in the mix

  October 4, 2009

• Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights Made the Best of a Rainy Saturday at ACL.

  October 8, 2009

• Pitchfork On Neon Indian: "Best New Music"

  Psychic Chasm's cover.​Probably should've seen this coming: Today, Pitchfork honored Neon Indian with its much-sought-after "Best New Music" tag, giving the album an 8.6 on its 10-point scale. As for the review itself? It's loving enough, namedropping some pretty heavy hitters--LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, Kevin Shields, Atlas Sound--just to make its point. Funny, though, that among all those names (even Hall & Oates gets a reference), one is blatantly missing: Todd Rundgren. After all, two

  October 13, 2009

• NEON INDIAN

  October 29, 2009

• Hipster Runoff Checks In With Neon Indian's CMJ Debut, Mocks The Indie Bro Obsession With St. Vincent

  ​Even if you're not a regular reader of its dripping-with-sarcasm content, visiting the oh-so-self-aware Hipster Runoff today is a must for any local music fan, as famed HR webmaster Carles has taken two local products, St. Vincent and Neon Indian, and, more specifically, their fanbases, to task today.First, in the site's round-up of CMJ '09, Carles tackles the question of "What's Next 4 Chillwave Artists?" and describes Alan Palomo and Co. as "very cross-over-able," while maintaining surprise

  October 29, 2009

• Fun Fun Fun Fest Day 1: Crystal Antlers, Shonen Knife, Russian Circles, Death, Neon Indian, Jesus Lizard

  All photos by Patrick MichelsDeath singer Bobby Hackney​Choosing Fun Fun Fun over the Austin City Limits festival this year was a no-brainer decision, and I have not regretted the decision to pass on Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam and Ben Harper for a nanosecond. Sitting on the soft grass and turning away from the Orange Stage before Death's set to watch a beautiful sunset over the trees of Waterloo Park really emphasized the superiority of the venue to the mud- or dust-clogged hell that Zilker Park

  November 8, 2009

• St. Vincent And Neon Indian Named To New York Magazine Brooklyn Top 40

  ​I know, I know. You've had it with daily St. Vincent and Neon Indian updates. All that has to happen now is for St. Vincent to cover "Ice Cream Paint Job" and have Alan Palomo remix it, at which point DC9 would be thrown into a Boolean loop from which it would never emerge. But when I saw the two listed side-by-side on a list of New York Magazine's "The 40 Songs That Define The Sound" sidebar to this week's cover story about the Brooklyn music scene, I couldn't pass it up. St. Vincent's "Acto

  November 12, 2009

• Electronic Music Moves Its Way Into Other Genres

  November 19, 2009

• Checking In With St. Vincent, Neon Indian and Nick Jonas. Because, Duh, We're Obsessed.

  Because it's OK to kill three birds with one stone...Check the above video, posted to Stereogum this morning, of St. Vincent performing her song "The Party" in Basel, Switzerland, with a little help from her European tourmate, Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear. It's an impressive take--for a few reasons, not the least of which is the dedication of the superfan who rushed to the front of the theater just to shoot the clip. Alan Palomo seems to be having no trouble maintaining his Pitchfork credibili

  November 18, 2009

• Denton's FUR Offers Up Two Free Electro-Trance Downloads For Your Futuristic, 1980s Vision Of The Modern Ultralounge Scene.

  ​Since 2006, Denton-based artist Bryce Isbell's been steadily self-releasing experimental recordings--51 full-length albums and EPs worth of self-released material to date (according to this Facebook page). His first release, Downstairs Room, consisted of a single 45-minute-long freak-folk track that Isbell describes as "experimental electro-acoustic." Sounds like fun, right? Well, even Isbell admitted by phone yesterday that he "had a hard time getting people to listen to that one." So Isbell

  November 19, 2009