Disappears is a Chicago band that now counts Steve Shelley as their drummer. You know, he’s the drummer for Sonic Youth, so basically I would say they’re wonderful without even listening to them, but I did listen to Pre Language, their new album on Kranky. I’m not gonna lie: It…
by Craig Hlavaty The Texas Music Office, a division of the Office of the Governor, announced Friday the creation of the Live Music Grant Program, funding free concerts across the state. But don’t get all excited yet. This is the Texas guv’ment we are dealing with, after all, so there…
Denton fixture Tom “Pops” Carter passed away on Sunday, and while I didn’t have any first-hand knowledge of him, the stories I have been hearing from DFW musicians who did points to a ladies man, a friend of musicians and a fount of blues and R&B history, from Louisiana to…
Even if you’re not a rich girl or a maneater, you’ve probably had one of Hall & Oates’ songs stuck in your head for a considerable amount of time. These days, most people start to listen to the ’80s duo purely out of irony, but once they dig into the…
by Nicole Pajer We were strolling through the Coachella grounds last weekend, trying not to trip over passed out people, when we encountered this fella. We weren’t sure if it was the headdress (are people really still wearing those?), the dance moves, or the combination of both, but he coaxed…
Sunday’s 22nd annual Edgefest proved that crowdsurfing is still alive and well. Check out our gallery for some of the best moves. See also: The fans of Edgefest 22…
Before earning a spot as the drummer for Korn, Ray Luzier played some high-profile gigs with David Lee Roth and Stone Temple Pilots. So the guy obviously knows something about working with temperamental frontmen. Speaking from a car while driving from Abilene to Lubbock, and in anticipation of Korn’s show…
Meranda CarterSee also: Our Complete Coachella Coverage by Rebecca Haithcoat One assumes that thousands of people shouting, “I guess that cunt getting eaten” in unison has never happened at Coachella before. Yet you could hear just that yesterday during Azealia Banks’ set; it was afternoon, and most of us weren’t…
Starkey 3025 Main Saturday, April 21 This was my first time at 3025 Main, and the sound and light system served the low-frequency of Philly’s PJ Geissinger, aka Starkey, well enough. However, the rest of the venue resembled a high-end hookah lounge as opposed to a bona fide dance club…
2826 Arnetic, the Deep Ellum venue with a name that stands for Absolutely Reluctant In Everything That Is Conforming, is reluctantly conforming to the law surrounding the Dallas Special Use Permits issued for local bars and clubs.From a very long-winded Facebook status update, the club says, “We had to close…
Just a reminder: The first round of Rock The Park happens tomorrow, April 21, at The Shops At Park Lane, starting at 7 p.m. On Monday, we announced the eight bands that will be vying for a spot on the Homegrown Fest lineup, so start placing your bets. Or rather,…
Seeing how Waco’s resident quote generator/firearms enthusiast Ted Nugent made some rather controversial statements about President Obama this week, which he’s already “smoothed” over with Secret Service, and how current Republican candidate for President Mitt Romney is looking for a VP candidate, it only makes sense he would step up…
Over the course of the past year, Jesse Porter, with the help of CoffeeMusicHub, has been an instrumental part of the local hip-hop scene, providing a platform for talented up-and-comers to flex their skills and gain the notoriety they need. We covered the scene back in September, but these days…
Opeth, Mastodon, Ghost Palladium Ballroom Thursday, April 19 Last night started with Sweden’s Ghost, a wonderfully over-the-top six-piece that lit uncountable amounts of incense before they even hit the stage. I felt like I had entered a heavy metal meditation therapy session. Featuring costumes that looked like they had been…
Switchfoot is one of those bands critics love to hate: religious, relatively clean cut and exceedingly family-friendly. But over the years, the band’s has shown an admirable independent streak. Forsaking a major label in 2009 was just the start. Speaking from the San Diego airport in anticipation of Sunday’s Edgefest…
Paul OakenfoldFriday, April 20, at ZoukZouk’s had some controversy surrounding appearances of certain celebrities as of late, but one can expect that super DJ Paul Oakenfold will most likely be there to perform tonight.Jason Isbell & The 400 UnitFriday, April 20, at DadaI’m surprised Jason Isbell was so quick to…
I can’t remember the first time I heard Levon Helm’s voice. It’s a warm, reassuring presence that’s just always been there. During his career, it was a voice of the downtrodden and desperate, of a fun-lovin’ rambler, and of a faithful farmer. Despite his Southern drawl, he was very much…
So, you can probably already tell this summer is going to be rough, right? Like, “Fireballs From the Sky” b/w “Heat Gusts From Hell.” Enjoy that breeze while you can. With that in mind, the Observer, Spune and Dan’s Silverleaf have partnered up for a concert series that actually puts…
Saturday’s Good Records lineup has a few curious additions (Switchfoot? Ting Tings?), but overall it’s a pretty solid Texas roster, and you should definitely try to catch the block of Glorium, Yells At Eels and Blixaboy. Denton artist Nevada Hill did this one. His inspiration? “People in the music industry…
With the 22nd annual Edgefest approaching this Sunday, we started to get a little cultural vertigo looking at the lineup: Garbage, Cake, Evanescence? The Black Keys are the big draw, sure, but it brought us back into that late ’90s vortex, where the pants were wide and pop music was…
See also: In Defense Of… Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” Ever since I started this column, I’ve dreaded going after any track by Justin Bieber. On one hand, the stuff with his name on it is too predictable and manufactured to deride in a unique way. Also, I’ve always feared that if…
Like the beast it’s named after, Atlanta’s Mastodon is fairly ugly and makes a hell of a racket. In just over a decade, the band has released five albums and each has been better than the last, culminating in 2011’s The Hunter. Speaking from the tour bus and in anticipation…
