John Grant

Robert Gomez Talks Poetic Beheadings (Just Don't Ask Him to Make You a Vegas Bomb)

It's impossible to discuss the magnitude of the Denton music scene without including Robert Gomez as one of its pivotal players. Since 1993, Gomez has been everywhere from Denton to Istanbul, and the list of musicians he's played with include Norah Jones, Philip Glass and Tico da Costa. He'll perfor ... More >>

Ormonde's Robert Gomez and Anna-Lynne Williams Are The Sum Of Their Parts On Machine

For Denton's Robert Gomez, the hardest part of recording Ormonde's debut album, Machine, out last week on Hometapes, was living with another person. "It wasn't just working with someone," he says of his latest musical partner, Anna-Lynne Williams of Seattle's Lotte Kestner and Trespassers William. ... More >>

Sarah Jaffe Talks Her New EP, That Disc's Cover Songs, and What To Expect From Her Next LP

​Earlier this week, Sarah Jaffe released The Way Sound Leaves a Room, a new EP/DVD release that features footage from her Wyly Theater performance from back in February, as well as eight never-before-released songs from the popular area singer-songwriter. The eight songs are particularly interesti ... More >>

Jason Lytle with Midlake, Matthew and The Arrogant Sea

Saturday, April 16, at Dan's Silverleaf in Denton

Q&A: Midlake Invite Us Into Their Denton Studio, Talk Their Recent Recording Sessions

Dylan HollingsworthMidlake in their studio, just after wrapping The Courage of Others.​That first step into Midlake's new studio is a tricky one -- especially at night. The entry way is actually a sectioned-off sitting room, and it's pitch black, forcing one to step lightly to avoid knocking over ... More >>

Last Night at 35 Conferette: John Grant and Midlake Give The Best Indoor Set of The Fest

John Grant​John Grant with Midlake1 a.m., Dan's SilverleafAt the end of a night that saw a mostly all-local bill draw big numbers to Dan's Silverleaf to the tune of being essentially a one-in, one-out affair all night long, a real treat: John Grant, whose Queen of Denmark was named Mojo magazine's ... More >>

Night Three of 35 Conferette: A Joyous Night of Rump-Shaking, Art Rocking and Flute-Playing Performances Brings The Fest To Its Highest Point Yet

​After a bumpy start on Thursday, with things then smoothing out a bit on Friday, it shouldn't have been terribly shocking that Saturday made for some clear sailing. Seemingly everything went off without much trouble. Of course, any night of concerts that starts with a stage full of rap video-st ... More >>

Show Announcements: True Widow, 35 Conferette Schedule, The Hope Trust, Bill Frisell, KT Tunstall, Portugal. The Man, Black Label Society, Slobberbone & More!

Steve VisneauTrue Widow​It's been three years since local slow-grinding act True Widow released their self titled debut album to local acclaim. But their debut grabbed the attention of Kemodo Records, who signed the band just last year. And now they are poised to release their follow up, the ridic ... More >>

35 Conferette Adds More Acts, Including New Sub Pop Supergroup Featuring Michael Cera

If nothing else, Michael Cera is cooler than Danny Masterson, right?​After announcing last week the addition of another 135 bands to its bill, you'd think the folks up at Denton's 35 Conferette might need a breather -- or, I dunno, maybe some time to focus on the actual logistics of the fest, sinc ... More >>

35 Conferette Adds A Whopping 135 More Bands To Bill, Including A Whole Slew of Locals

Big things happening today in the world of 35 Conferette -- bigger news, even, than the fact that the-festival-formerly-known-as-North-by-35 now has an actual website to call its own (!). Bigger, too, than the really awesome web teaser/advertisement that the fest's organizers have created to promote ... More >>

SXSW's Most Recent Performer Announcement Includes At Least 38 Bands With Area Ties

​After a handful of early teases, the folks down at Austins' South by Southwest Music and Media Conference went ahead and released the whole big batch of names -- although, let's be honest, there will probably still be some changes (not to mention names we just missed) -- of performers slated to h ... More >>

35 Conferette Adds Midlake Pal John Grant, Remix Fave Cut Chemist, Others To '11 Lineup.

​A few more more acts of note have been added today to the bill of the 35 Conferette, which will overtake and, quite possibly, overwhelm Denton from March 10 through the 13. And at least one of them has some local ties: John Grant, formerly of the Denver-based punk outfit The Czars, spent a good c ... More >>

Erykah Badu, Midlake Earn Multiple Year-End Nods Across The Country and The World

​Sarah Jaffe isn't the only local receiving national attention this year with year-end nods. In a not very surprising turn, hometown heroes Erykah Badu and Midlake have also received honors around the world.

The Hope Trust Have High Hopes

Over The Weekend: Midlake, John Grant at Hailey's Club

Midlake, John GrantHaileys Club, DentonJune 5, 2010Better than: some other folk bands, probably.Mattie StaffordFor more shots from Saturday night's show at Hailey's, check the slideshow.​When John Grant, former frontman for The Czars, took the stage to open for Midlake's homecoming show at Hailey' ... More >>

Good Friday: Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Midlake, Baruch The Scribe, Sarah Renfro, Greg Laswell, Friendo, and Others

Bring me the heads of Whiskey Folk Ramblers!​The weekend's here and it should be a big one for Whiskey Folk Ramblers. Tonight marks the release of their sophomore album, ...And There Are Devils. Jesse Hughey spoke with the band about working with producer, Salim Nourallah, who will also be the sup ... More >>

Midlake, John Grant

Saturday, June 5, at Hailey's Club in Denton

Midlake's June 5 Show Moved From Palladiuam To Hailey's Club

Midlake​There've been grumbles coming from Denton ever since Midlake announced that their upcoming June 5 performance would be happening in Dallas at the Palladium Ballroom rather than somewhere in the band's hometown.The grumbles got even louder when the ticket price was revealed--$25, after fees ... More >>

Bonus MP3: John Grant with Midlake -- "Chicken Bones"

​It was back in February when we first caught wind of Midlake's supporting role on the new, debut solo effort from John Grant, former frontman of The Czars. Called Queen of Denmark and released on April 6, the album was recorded in Denton while Midlake was on breaks from its recording its own rece ... More >>

John Grant with Midlake

Queen of Denmark (Bella Union)

Midlake Backs John Grant (formerly of The Czars) On New Album Due Out 4/6

Dylan HollingsworthJohn Grant's backing band. Also known as Midlake.​Midlake fans still curious about why The Courage of Others took so long to finish receive a partial answer in a press release that arrived this morning, promoting a new album from John Grant, formerly of The Czars. The new album ... More >>

Coming Down

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The last roundup

Soul Food Cafe throws in the towel