Alan Palomo

Ghosthustler, As We Know It, Is Over

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 ... More >>

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 e ... More >>

Vega Rises From Ghosthustler's Ashes

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 e ... More >>

Ghosthustler Resurrects '80s Synth Beats

Ghosthustler's sound leaves you nostalgic for the future

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 Reason ... More >>

VEGA

Thursday, May 14, at The Lounge on Elm Street

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 a ... More >>

'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 divu ... More >>

Dallas Observer Music Awards

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 divu ... More >>

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 ... More >>

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 musi ... More >>

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, f ... More >>

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 ... More >>

Neon Indian hits the national scene

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 ... More >>

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 N ... More >>

NEON INDIAN

Psychic Chasms (Lefse)

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 aw ... More >>

Neon Indian Makes A Second Appearance In Pitchfork's Top Songs of 2009 Countdown

Dagny PiaseckiThe hits keep on coming for Palomo.​Well, we expected to see either of the DFW-bred acts that popped up earlier this week in Pitchfork's countdown of the top 100 tracks of 2009 to make another appearance in the countdown as it progressed. But, honestly? We were kind of expecting it t ... More >>

Alan Palomo Scores With Neon Indian's Hazy Sounds

Dagny PiaseckiThe hits keep on coming for Palomo.​Well, we expected to see either of the DFW-bred acts that popped up earlier this week in Pitchfork's countdown of the top 100 tracks of 2009 to make another appearance in the countdown as it progressed. But, honestly? We were kind of expecting it t ... More >>

Presenting The Best DFW Albums of 2009...

[Editor's Note: In this week's paper, you'll see my picks for the best DFW albums of 2009. Unfortunately, because of space concerns in print, some of the column was cut. So I've decided to print the whole thing here in full. Check it out. Argue away. Do your thing. And check some of our writers' pic ... More >>

The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2009: Neon Indian and "Deadbeat Summer" Get Us All Hot and Bothered at No. 9

[Editor's Note: Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be presenting my favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today we take an in-depth look at song No. 9 on the list--and, please, feel free to click after the jump for a free download of the track. Lastl ... More >>

The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2009: Vega and "No Reasons" Give Us Plenty at No. 5

[Editor's Note: Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be presenting my favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today we take an in-depth look at song No. 5 on the list--and, please, feel free to click after the jump for a free download of the track. Lastl ... More >>

Last Night: Neon Indian, Ishi, Fizzy Dino Pop and Yeahdef at the Granada Theater

Neon Indian, Ishi, Fizzy Dino Pop, YeahdefGranada TheaterDecember 28, 2009 Better than: lamenting the toys you didn't get for Christmas.Check out photos from last night here in our slideshow.​For years many wondered what would be the "next big thing" to come from Dallas, a city long on talent but ... More >>

Pitchfork Pets FUR, Purrs At "Black Castles"

​We kinda figured we wouldn't be the only ones to dig on some of the Denton-based Bryce Isbell's latest work under his FUR moniker: Just over an hour ago, Pitchfork offered up its take on FUR's collaboration with Neon Indian frontman Alan Palomo, "Black Castles," a song we offered up as a free dow ... More >>

Yesterday at NX35: Neon Indian at Rubber Gloves

Patrick MichelsAlan Palomo with... wait, is that a rainbow in his eye????​Band: Neon Indian Venue: Rubber GlovesTime: 12:30 a.m.In September of last year, as mega-hyped area band Neon Indian prepared its debut smash full-length, Psychic Chasms, the band debuted its live show with a gig at Rubber G ... More >>

Alan Palomo Fends Off Nylon Interviewer's Flirtations With Tale Of Alien Visit

Hipster Runoff has a pretty funny take on this Nylon video interview with Alan Palomo of Neon Indian, in which the interviewer seems to be taking the "Band Crush" series title a bit literally. As Carles says, interviewer Becka Diamond asks "a bunch of relevant questions from 1 year ago," like "True ... More >>

Watch: Alan Palomo Interviews The Crap Out of Peter Gabriel for Stereogum's New Series

Yesterday, Stereogum launched a new bit called Exposure, where musicians interview other musicians--like a hipster, music-focused Interview magazine (redundant?) except that it's on video and online. For the debut episode, the Dallas-bred Alan Palomo of Neon Indian gets tapped to interview one Peter ... More >>

Watch Alan Palomo Wax Poetically About Denton...

The folks over at WeDentonDoIt might not be the most prolific folks in town, but when they do release their videos, they're well worth the watch. Take, for instance, the above clip, shot back on January 30, when Alan Palomo and Neon Indian played its last set in Denton before moving to the bright li ... More >>

Watch: Neon Indian -- "Sleep Paralysist"

Seems there are some advantages after all to being signed up as part of the Mountain Dew-backed Green Label, as Denton/Dallas ex-pats Neon Indian were for the release of their post-Psychic Chasms, free-to-download single, "Sleep Paralysis." Namely? Getting a budget to give the song, co-produced by N ... More >>

Because Being Backed By A Soda-Run Label Wasn't Enough: Neon Indian Signs to Magazine-Run Label, Reissues Psychic Chasms

Patrick MichelsNeon Indian, as seen at NX35.​ South by Southwest was quite good to Dallas ex-pats Neon Indian this year--and, turns out, it was even better than the on-the-street buzz the band was getting that week in Austin may have originally implied. Today, Billboard reports that Neon Indian ha ... More >>

Neon Indian's Gravy Train Keeps Rolling, Now With Moby and MTV's Stamps of Approval.

Neon Indian's Alan Palomo. And, before you ask: Yes, those are his real eyes.​The red-hot promo train just keeps rolling for the North Texas-bred Neon Indian, whose next stop back here at home will take place on Tuesday, October 5, at the Granada Theater.On Friday, the band (Alan Palomo, Ronnie Gi ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to Tonight's Granada Theater Show with Miami Horror, Fizzy Dino Pop and Soft Environmental Collapse

Chances are, you'll recognize a familiar voice in the above clip of Miami Horror's "Holidays." No? C'mon, it's easy. Yup: That's DFW's own Alan Palomo, of Neon Indian and VEGA fame, sure enough, collaborating with the Aussie-based Miami Horror for the above nu-disco jam. Unfortunately, it's not look ... More >>

Neon Indian

Tuesday, October 5, at the Granada Theater

Last Night: Neon Indian, Prefuse 73, Miniature Tigers at the Granada Theater

Neon Indian, Profuse 73, Miniature TigersGranada TheaterOctober 5, 2010Better than: the album, which is a miracle for an electronic act. Stop hiding, Palomo. We see you.​Few Dallas acts have non-Dallas acts opening for them. Even fewer electronic acts can boast about having a live show t ... More >>

Bonus MP3: Neon Indian -- "Children of the Revolution (T. Rex Cover)"

Alan Palomo​If his last Facebook and Twitter status updates are to be believed, then, at this very moment, Alan Palomo is holed up somewhere in Helsinki, working on a follow-up to Neon Indian's 2009 breakthrough debut, Psychic Chasms. And, furthermore, he's currently enjoying a radio silence, cutt ... More >>

The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2010: The Other Guys From Ghosthustler Create Kimberly And Gloriously Recall The John Hughes Era at No. 9

[Over the next few weeks, we'll be presenting our favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today, we take an in-depth look at song No. 9 on the list -- and, please, feel free to click after the jump to grab a free download of the track. Also after the j ... More >>

The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2010: Neon Indian Gets Corporate Backing and Pens Its Strongest Track to Date at No. 3

[Over these last few days of 2010, we'll be presenting our favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today, we take an in-depth look at song No. 3 on the list -- and, please, feel free to click after the jump for a free download of the track. Also after ... More >>

Neon Indian To Collaborate With Das Racist?

Alan Palomo​Looks that way, if Twitter is to be believed. And when has Twitter ever done us wrong? Oh. Never mind.But, hey, this actually seems fairly legit -- that the North Texas-sprung Neon Indian and beloved New York City-based post-ironic hip-hop group Das Racist have worked on a song togethe ... More >>

In Case, For Some Reason, You Felt As If Our Coverage Of Alan Palomo Was Lacking...

Among the photos you can find at Fuck Yeah, Alan Palomo!​... then allow us to point you in the direction of this new Tumblr account we just found: Fuck Yeah, Alan Palomo. Yes, it's real. And no, we had nothing to do with it. But, hey, it's a pretty awesome site if you want to see photos of the Neo ... More >>

Fuck Yeah, Rock GIFs: Reliving Your Favorite Concerts, A Handful Of Images At A Time.

​Pretty much any idea for a Tumblr page is a good one. Case in point: The person who simply posts every Alan Palomo image they can find. But, OK, this one is really is a great one. Called Fuck Yeah Rock GIFs, the site, created by local music fan and photographer Neff Conner, compiles various shots ... More >>

Catching Up With Alan Palomo

​Pretty much any idea for a Tumblr page is a good one. Case in point: The person who simply posts every Alan Palomo image they can find. But, OK, this one is really is a great one. Called Fuck Yeah Rock GIFs, the site, created by local music fan and photographer Neff Conner, compiles various shots ... More >>

Neon Indian Offers Sneak Peek of New Record

Alan Palomo​It's kind of mind-boggling to think of how Alan Palomo has found time to write and record new music for his side-project-turned-main-gig, Neon Indian. Since blowing up a few years back, the guy's appeared to be omnipresent, saturating the blogosphere longer than anyone predicted with F ... More >>

Watch: Neon Indian Collaborates With The Antlers

Wanna jam with Alan Palomo? Unless you're The Flaming Lips or The Antlers, his hands are tied.​It looks like Neon Indian's Alan Palomo enjoyed his collaboration with the Flaming Lips so much that he got together with some other musician folks from his newish neighborhood, Brooklyn's The Antlers. T ... More >>

Neon Indian Announces Release Date for New Album Era Extraña

The cover art for Neon Indian's forthcoming record Era Extraña​Little bits and pieces of news regarding Neon Indian's highly anticipated forthcoming record continue to surface leading up to its release. Yesterday, the band, fronted by Denton's own Alan Palomo, announced that the album, called Era ... More >>

Neon Indian Teases New Single, Mini-Synth Available With Deluxe Album Purchases

​Alan Palomo is nothing if not creative. The mastermind behind Neon Indian (and VEGA and Ghosthustler before it) always seems up to something to push boundaries, be it in Neon Indian's helping blaze the chillwave genre trail or in the visual aspect of its live shows and music videos.Today, Palomo' ... More >>

With Neon Indian, St. Vincent and Bryan Street Tavern, Dallas Takes Over Today's Blogosphere

​It's a beautiful day in the blogosphere for Dallas artists. First of all, Pitchfork is tossing out "Best New Music" like parade candy, and North Texas natives are scooping it up. It seems St. Vincent's much-anticipated third album, Strange Mercy, hit a home run on the music site, w ... More >>

Watch: Neon Indian Returns to Late Night, Again Finds Jimmy Fallon In Love With Them

Alan Palomo and the NBC logo.​No, James T. Fallon did not join Neon Indian for their performance on his Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show last night. But he did geek out on them. Yes, again.This time, Fallon's mind was blown by the band's new PAL 198X synth, which he gave a nice plug before introd ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Neon Indian and Com Truise at the Granada Theater

Neon Indian, Com Truise Granada Theater September 25, 2011 Better than: a heat wave.Mike BrooksNeon Indian at the Granada Theater​Com Truise and Neon Indian each took the stage of the Granada Theater Saturday night as a pair of the flag-bearers championing the genre of chillwave. What amounte ... More >>

Neon Indian to Join Brooklyn's The Antlers on Forthcoming EP

Neon Indian's Alan Palomo​This year's Burst Apart from Booklyn's The Antlers is looking really good for our year-end top ten list. The expansive, textured, stoned-out pop goes over even better live than on the record, as we learned when the band passed through town at The Loft last June.About a mo ... More >>