The Quotable Breakup Society

On Friday, March 16, Phoenix-based band The Breakup Society rocked the patio stage at Habana Calle 6, during the Get Hip Records showcase. It was a miracle the garage/pop/rock band made the gig at all — the group left Phoenix to make the drive to Austin late on Wednesday night,…

Iggy & the Stooges

Our associate, Victoria Renard, was all up in Iggy’s grill when The Stooges played (Seattle radio station) KEXP’s broadcast from Austin City Limits. Click the photo for an audio slideshow…

Sheepish

The Bravery slept through their set at the Village Voice Media Party But, I have to say, they appeared well groomed and clean. They probably got a shower this morning. Maybe that’s why their set lacked in the rock category. Although, I’m willing to be convinced otherwise. I could only…

Oh, The Horrors

Click the photo for an audio slideshow of The Horrors at the Village Voice Media Party at South By Southwest. The Horrors just played a three-and-a-half song set at La Zona Rosa. Frontman Feris Badwan was in top form showcasing his ticks. He wrapped himself in some kind of paper…

The Trucks: No, they won’t sit nice and be quiet

“Move here! You guys can stay with me!” Such was the offer of an Austin native to Seattle synth-pop band The Trucks, who rocked the stage at Tap Room @ Six on Thursday, March 15. The four-piece all-female band definitely looked like the grooviest potential houseguests ever, wearing dark green…

Oakley Hall Hits the Spot

Click the photo for an audio slideshow of Oakley Hall. I’d love to sit around and talk about how great of a sunny afternoon dance band Oakley Hall was, but I just got word that Pete Townshend’s gonna play an acoustic set across town in a few minutes. Hopefully I…