Faun Fables Announces Fall Tour
Strange, traditional folk and storytelling duo Faun Fables will hit the road for an extensive tour this fall, taking their whole family along for the ride. Dawn McCarthy, one half of the duo…
The Endless Sour: Sour Notes Tour Kickoff at Red 7
After bringing you several stories leading up to the Sour Notes epic tour kickoff at Red 7, today we have follow-up coverage of the event. As expected, the 14 band show resulted in…
Video: GALPALS – “For Our Sake”
The first video from Austin duo G A L P A L S is as bright and energetic as the band’s relentless pop. Directed by Cassandra Lee Hamilton, the video utilizes vivid color…
Artist Profile: Paul Benson of Motorbikes and Ever Ending Kicks
During my recent trip to the Pacific Northwest and my attendance at the Anacortes Unknown Music Series, I had the privilege of catching a set by Motorbikes, a music project by Paul Benson…
Win a Copy of Love Rock Revolution by Mark Baumgarten
If you head over to our review of of Love Rock Revolution–K Records and the Rise of Independent Music, you’ll quickly learn that we think the book to be an excellent and essential…
Book Review: Love Rock Revolution by Mark Baumgarten
Mark Baumgarten’s new book, Love Rock Revolution—K Records and the Rise of Independent Music, expertly renders one of the most important stories of the early days of independent labels, employing a narrative structure…
Just Doing Our Thing: Talking with Calvin Johnson
If cassette tapes are on the rise again, K Records founder Calvin Johnson is just the guy to provide solid proof. As part of Pop Press International’s Northwest Week, we talked with Calvin…
Video: Taken by Trees – “Dreams”
“Dreams” is the first single from Taken by Trees’ forthcoming album, Other Worlds, out October 2nd on Secretly Canadian. The video was just released and it is equally as beautiful and soothing as…
Fort Union’s Self-Titled Album Out Now, New Songs Streaming
As promised, all this week, we are bringing you content centered around the music of the Pacific Northwest after our recent trip to the area. Seattle/Portland’s Fort Union is an up-and-coming band that…
UTOPiAfest Hosts Official Pre Party
Pop Press International has previously reported about the unique experience of UTOPiAfest, which provides attendees to watch high quality bands in an intimate camping environment. With tickets capped at 1,800 and selling fast,…
Track Review: “Cry for Judas” – Mountain Goats
We previously reported about the Mountain Goats forthcoming LP, Transcendental Youth, which will be released on Merge Records on October 2nd. The first 1,000 who pre-order the album will receive a limited edition…
Mount Eerie’s Phil Elverum Talks About Upcoming Tour and Album, Ocean Roar
All this week we’re bringing you coverage from our recent time in the Pacific Northwest. The focus of our trip was attending the first installation of Anacortes Unknown Music Series, organized by Phil…
Bowerbirds Expand Tour, Release New Video
Bowerbirds is a band that appears to be always working on the next thing. We recently wrote about a video and now the band has released another video, this time from their recent performance…
Deerhoof Announces New Album Breakup Song, Preview Now
Experimental rock outfit Deerhoof has announced a new album entitled Breakup Song. Yes, I will admit, when I received the press release I totally panicked. It’s just the name of the album, as…
Caribou’s Dan Snaith to Release Solo Album as Daphni, Shares New Song
Caribou’s Dan Snaith has announced a solo record under the moniker Daphni. “JIAOLONG” (pronounced JOW-long) will be released through Merge Records on October 9th and is predicated on the newfound love of club…
Django Django Announces US Release, Shares Video
Scotland’s Django Django have signed to Ribbon Music to release their self-titled album, which has already been widely praised by critics. To coincide with that news, the group has released a video for…
Dana Falconberry Announces Album, Shares Track
Austin’s Dana Falconberry has been a staple in the music scene for years now. Her shows are captivating, whether they consist of delicate solo sets or performances by an entourage of outstanding musicians….
Pop Press International Hosts Northwest Week
Greetings, readers! This week we will be featuring a new article each day from the recent time we spent in the Pacific Northwest. Today’s installment, and perhaps the most significant of them all…
Anacortes Unknown Music Series
Home is the unspoken but clear center that holds together the Anacortes Unknown Music Series. Formerly What the Heck Fest, the newest incarnation of the same event is a festival only in the…
Mynabirds Release Video for “Disarm”, Announce New Tour Dates
Following the recent release of the Mynabirds’ album Generals on Saddle Creek, the group has released a video for their song “Disarm.” Visually, the video is a rapid black-and-white montage of shamanistic imagery that…
Matmos Signs to Thrill Jockey, Announces EP and Full-length
The recent partnership between experimental giants Matmos and Chicago post-rock label Thrill Jockey is an exciting one. The release of their new EP, “The Ganzfeld EP,” will coincide with the 20 year anniversary…
Win Tickets to Beach House and The Walkmen at Stubb’s (9/20/12)
Okay, guys, do we really have to talk you into this one? Beach House recently released one of most incredible records of the year (or the past few) and they’re co-headlining with indie…
Sour Notes Kick Off Tour Tomorrow With Epic Show at Red 7
We told you already about the epic show that will take place at Red 7 tomorrow to celebrate the commencement of Austin favorites the Sour Notes’ national tour. But we couldn’t resist telling…
Black Marble Share Lead Track From Forthcoming Album
Brooklyn’s Black Marble are set to release their debut LP, entitled A Different Arrangement, on Hardly Art Records on October 9th. Preceding the release of that album, the duo has shared a track,…
Divine Fits Announces Three Debut Shows in Members’ Respective Hometowns
We have previously reported about the formation of indie-rock-veteran collaboration Divine Fits, which consists of members of Spoon, New Bomb Turks, and Wolf Parade, as well as the group’s debut single and album….
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Release “Same Love” In Support of Marriage Equality
In recent months, the discussion about gay rights and homophobia has been intense, particularly in the world of hip hop. In a personal statement, Macklemore is adamantly supportive of Referendum 74, legislation proposed…
UTOPiAfest Finalizes Lineup by Adding Bomba Estereo
Homegrown, true-to-its-roots UTOPiAfest has finalized their stellar lineup this year by adding Columbian electro-rap group Bomba Estereo. The group is added to a lineup that includes Dr. Dog, Ben Kweller, White Denim, Dana…
Stream Laetitia Sadier’s (Stereolab) New Album
Although Stereolab is no more, frontwoman Laetitia Sadier is carrying the torch and has announced her new album Silencio, which will be issued on Drag City on July 24th. A week in advance,…
The XX Share Single for New Album Coexist
We previously reported about the forthcoming album, Coexist, the sophomore effort by the UK’s The xx. Now, the group has shared the first single, “Angels,” from that album, which is available for streaming…
The Sour Notes Kickoff Tour with Killer Austin Show
We’ve written before about how industrious the members of Austin’s The Sour Notes are. To commence their upcoming national tour, the group has amassed a phenomenal bill of artists, including Royal Forest and…
Final Day to Buy 5 Tickets and Get 1 Free for UTOPiAfest
Since announcing ticket sales earlier this year, UTOPiAfest has been running specials that makes us nostalgic for buying fireworks for the 4th of July. But today is the FINAL DAY to take advantage…
Deerhoof Announces Tour; Will the Band Play Fun Fun Fun?
Experimental indie-rock outfit Deerhoof has announced an extensive North American tour. With a gap that ends in October and resumes on the 3rd of November in Houston, one day after Fun Fun Fun…
Sharon Van Etten Announces Tour Dates, Appearance at Fun Fun Fun Fest
Later tonight, Fun Fun Fun Fest will host an elaborate bingo themed party during which they will reveal the lineup for their 7th annual festival, held this November. However, right now, we can…
Fun Fun Fun Fest Will Host Run-DMC Reunion
Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest has leaked that they will be hosting the reunion of classic hip-hop group Run-DMC. More lineup details will follow in the coming days as FFF plans to reveal…
Video: Twin Shadow – “Patient”
The more we see of George Lewis, Jr.’s (Twin Shadow) masterful and complete artistic vision surrounding the release of his outstanding new effort Confess, the deeper in love we fall. We previously brought…
The Mountain Goats Announce New Album Transcendental Youth
I just wrote a few days ago about the Mountain Goats sharing an old demo for reaching the 40k twitter followers milestone. Now, I am thrilled to tell you that my favorite band…
Ty Segall Announces Another New Album
Fresh on the heels of Ty Segall Band’s highly regarded Slaughterhouse, Segall has announced another new album to be issued under his own name on the Drag City label. Twins will be released on…
Dylan LeBlanc Announces New Album, Shares Single
Alabama’s Dylan LeBlanc has announced a followup to 2010’s Pauper’s Field. The album, Cast the Same Old Shadow was recorded in part at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and completed in New Orleans. Fittingly,…
Sub Pop’s Metz Announce Album Details, Share Single
Following the recent news that noise rock trio Metz signed to Sub Pop, the group has announced details for their forthcoming album. The eponymous debut will be released on Ocotober 9th and will…
Hear a Clip From John Cale’s New Album
John Cale has announced that his new album Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood will be out via Domino Records imprint Double Six Records on October 2nd. A video trailer for the album featuring Cale…
Video: Bill Fay – “Be At Peace With Yourself”
We previously reported about legend Bill Fay’s forthcoming album Life Is People on Dead Oceans. The video for his new song “Be At Peace With Yourself” contains imagery and cinematography as beautiful and uplifting…
Win Tickets to Twin Shadow and Niki and The Dove at Mohawk (9/14/12)
Twin Shadow is the moniker for George Lewis Jr., who has created two incredible new wave pop albums. The most recent of which, Confess, just dropped on July 10th on 4AD, garnering a Pop…
Houndmouth Announces Self-titled EP Out on Rough Trade
Louisville, Kentucky’s Houndmouth have announced that their self-titled EP will be issued via classic imprint Rough Trade on August 28th. Recorded in their own Indiana studios dubbed “The Green Room,” the EP features…
Mountain Goats Share Unreleased Demo for Twitter Milestone
The Mountain Goats are my favorite band. So, there’s no way that you’re as excited as I am that in celebration of passing the 40,000 followers mark on Twitter, head goat John Darnielle…
Iggy Pop and Best Coast Collaborate on “Let’s Boot and Rally”
HBO’s True Blood has a history of employing credible songwriters such as Nick Cave and Neko Case who covered the Zombies’ “She’s Not There” last season, and the Eels who wrote an original track…
Track Review: “Under the Westway” – Blur
Blur’s new song “Under the Westway” possesses the dreamy, floating feel that has always made British rock so lush and enticing. Recently, bands have tended to place a still image of the album…
Stream Deep Time’s Entire New Album
We were thrilled to see that the folks over at The Onion‘s A.V. Club feel just as we do about Austin’s Deep Time. The duo will release their self-titled album on Hardly Art,…
Tristen, Follow That Bird, and GALPALS at Swan Dive
Exactly 75% (six out of eight) of the people to take the stage at Swan Dive Saturday before last were women—a refreshing statistic that filled me with joy from the moment I first…
Video: Extended Trailer for Dirty Projectors’ Film
It seems that each new day brings a new story about indie-rock’s industrious Dirty Projectors. We previously reported about frontman Dave Longstreth’s upcoming film, “Hi Custodian,” which will act as an extension of…
Dr. Dog Austin City Limits Taping
Dr. Dog’s epic performance for their Austin City Limits taping last week marks a crowning achievement for the band, who have recently released their 7th full-length album, and 2nd for Anti-, Be the…
Jonathan Richman Live at the Mohawk
When our writer, Kelli Nastasi, reviewed Jonathan Richman’s show in Paris, France this spring, she had it exactly right: the guy is channeling spirits from a faraway place. His whole being is simply…
Moonface at Red 7
After the Jonathan Richman show last Friday night that was extremely delayed (more on that tomorrow), I still had time to make my way up the street and get into Red 7 just…
Track Review: “Cherokee” – Cat Power
Chan Marshall aka Cat Power has released another track from her forthcoming LP Sun, which drops on September 4th on Matador and looks like it will be as stunning as anything Cat Power…
Denmark’s Efterklang Announces New Album and Video Teaser
Copenhagen’s experimental indie rock group Efterklang has announced the release a new full-length, Piramida, to be issued on the 4AD imprint on September 25th. Surrounding the album’s release, the group has already undertaken…
The Believer Offers Calvin Johnson Curated Cassette with Music Issue
Honestly, there’s just no point in saying it any other way. Here’s The Believer in their own words about the cassette collaboration with Calvin Johnson as well as the impending Believer tour involving Johnson….
Video: Chain and the Gang – “Certain Kinds of Trash”
To coincide with the release of their newest full-length, In Cold Blood, out now on K Records, Chain and the Gang have released a video for the song “Certain Kinds of Trash.” In…
No Future Shares Demos
Austin’s No Future, fronted by Randy Reynolds of Leatherbag fame has shared a series of four new demos. Reynolds is a guy whose influences over the years have tangibly affected his songwriting, as well…
The Antlers Share New Song “Drift Dive”
On July 24th, Brooklyn’s Antlers will release a new EP entitled Undersea via Anti Records. Preceding that, the group has shared “Drift Dive,” a track full of slow brass and subtle electronic underlayers that…
Divine Fits Announce Album Details, Stream New Song
We wrote previously about the indie supergroup of sorts, comprised of members of Spoon, Wolf Parade, and New Bomb Turks. Divine Fits have announced details about their forthcoming debut: the album will be…
Jens Lekman Announces US Tour
As previously reported, Swedish indie pop songwriter Jens Lekman will release I Know What Love Isn’t via Secretly Canadian on September 4th. He has also announced a US tour and released a video for the album’s…
Video: Jens Lekman – “Erica America”
As previously reported, Swedish indie pop songwriter Jens Lekman will release I Know What Love Isn’t via Secretly Canadian on September 4th. Above is the video for the first single “Erica America.” It’s a…
Heyward Howkins’ Debut LP The Hale and Hearty Out Today
Philadelphia based songwriter Heyward Howkins has impressive circles of friends through other bands in which he has played including members of The War on Drugs and Jens Lekman’s band. Now, he issues his…
The Young Instore at End of an Ear
End of an Ear is as great a spot as one can hope for to attend an instore. It lacks any pretentiousness, maintaining the cool, relaxed feel of a neighborhood house show with…
Video: Bowerbirds – “Sweet Moment”
The Bowerbirds’ new video for “Sweet Moment” for the track culled from their recent release The Clearing is full of them–sweet moments that is. Thematically, the video deals with the temporary nature of all…
Video: The Shins – “No Way Down”
The video for The Shins’ newest upbeat indie-pop track “No Way Down,” from their most recent effort Port of Morrow features the band performing the song in a cabin in the woods near Portland,…
Sweden’s jj Release Free Download EP High Summer
As a generous gift to ensure that each of our summers are dreamily blissful, Swedish duo jj have released an EP, High Summer, available as a FREE download. That’s as red, white, and…
Psychedelic Light and Sound at Cheer Up Charlie’s
Calling it a success would be an understatement for exactly how well Psychedelic Light and Sound went down at Cheer Up Charlie’s last weekend. Psychedelic Light and Sound, already in planning for their…
Video: Videoing – “Crimson Wave”
In anticipation of their forthcoming album the Reader LP, out July 10th on Slack Electric, Austin’s Videoing has released a new video for their song “Crimson Wave.” We previously reported about a ton of…
Video: Yeasayer – “Longevity”
Yeasayer’s new song “Longevity” is psychedelic and dub-influenced as it plods along with a pounding beat. The song is accompanied by an equally trippy video. Stop-and-go synth notes open the song before it…
The Cave Singers Live at Red 7
Last week, when the Cave Singers played Red 7 on a Monday night, I wasn’t expecting the absolutely packed house that filled the indoor room. I mean no discredit to the band, comprised…
Track Review: “Weekends” – Tiger Waves
The newest single, “Weekends,” from Austin’s Tiger Waves is incredible. It begins with a brief swelling synth before introducing a swirling beat and electric guitar notes. Following that, layers are incrementally introduced: echoing handclaps,…
Divine Fits Release First Single
Divine Fits (which includes Britt Daniel of Spoon, Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, and Sam Brown of New Bomb Turks) has announced the release of their first single, “My Love is Real,” as…
UTOPiAfest Pre-Party at the White Horse
As promised, UTOPiAfest in conjunction with Onion Creek Productions threw a great happy hour party at the White Horse Friday evening. Those of you who weren’t in attendance missed out on Fireman’s 4…
Video: Slow Club – “Beginners” (feat. Daniel Radcliffe)
The UK’s Slow Club has recruited countryman Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame to star in their newest video for the single, “Beginners,” from their album Paradise, out now. In the video, Radcliff wanders around…
Video: Teaser for Dirty Projectors’ film Project Hi Custodian
The Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth has posted a teaser trailer for his film project Hi Custodian, which will feature music from the band’s impending full-length Swing Lo Magellan. We’re incredibly psyched for this…
El Perro Del Mar Posts Video for “Innocence is Sense” to Introduce New Album
Swedish sweetheart Sarah Assbring, aka El Perro Del Mar, has posted a video for “Innocence is Sense” on her website, calling it an introduction to her new album, Pale Fire, in the press…
“Do You Ever?” – G A L P A L S
We’re a bit later than we’d like to be in writing about this great new band right here in our very own back yard of Austin, TX. I first caught G A L…
Track Review: “Second Television” – Mission of Burma
As we previously reported, punk legends Mission of Burma have announced a new album, and have already released one single from that forthcoming LP. Now, the group has released another track, “Second Television,”…
The Tallest Man on Earth Adds Tour Dates
On the heels of his recently released album, There’s No Leaving Now, The Tallest Man on Earth has announced additional tour dates for his already robust touring schedule that includes much of the…
Track Review: “Ruin” – Cat Power
It’s hard to be objective when you’re reviewing one of your longstanding favorite songwriters. “Ruin,” the new track from Cat Power’s just announced album Sun marks the first original material we’ve heard from Chan…
Cat Power Announces New Album, Download Track Now
I can say with totally subjective, fanboy excitement that I am completely beside myself over the news that Cat Power has announced a new album of original material. Sun will be released by Matador…
Track Review: “Islands” – We Were Lovers
Canada’s We Were Lovers has released a new single, “Islands,” from their forthcoming first full-length, Pyramids. The track is a summery dream of steady snare and synths that sound like ripples on the…
Psychedelic Light and Sound Happens Sunday at Cheer Up Charlie’s
Tomorrow, Sunday June 17th, is the day that Psychedelic Light and sound will occur, featuring 15 bands, bloody mary bar, vendors selling everything from soap to vintage clothing, light shows, and art displays….
UTOPiAfest Adds Ben Kweller to Lineup, More Announcements at Happy Hour Today
Who more positive, upbeat, and representative of small town Texas could UTOPiAfest have snagged than Ben Kweller? The folk-pop star will be one of the primary headliners for 2012’s UTOPiAfest, but more bands…
Y△CHT Live at the Mohawk in Austin
Let me put it this way: at least one member of the Pop Press International staff feels dangerously at risk of quitting their day job, getting a triangle tattoo, and going on an…
Mount Eerie Announces Details for Ocean Roar, Hear mp3 Excerpt
As planned, Phil Elverum, creative force behind Mount Eerie, has announced the details of his forthcoming LP, Ocean Roar, which will act as a counterpoint to the recently released Clear Moon. The album…
Video: Eternal Summers – “Wonder”
Eternal Summers’ new video for “Wonder,” features a girl whose voodoo-like dolls come to life and move around her desk before turning into real-life friends. Her friends happen to be a band of…
Iron and Wine Cover Little Feat
For their new project, a singles club 7″ for Suicide Squeeze called Two Sides of George, Sam Beam and his folk friends have covered a song by Little Feat, whose lead singer was…
David Byrne & St. Vincent Announce Collaborative Album Details, Tour, Download
Rarely is music news so packed with information this exciting! Talking Heads legend David Byrne has announced a collaborative album with indie darling St. Vincent. Love This Giant will be released on September…
Taken by Trees Announces New Album
Taken by Trees, the recording project of one-time Concretes member Victoria Bergsman, will release a new album on October 2nd. Other Worlds will be issued on the Secretly Canadian imprint. The album is…
Art Exhibition: Stephanie Reid – Hidden Places
Photographer and collage artist Stephanie Reid’s solo show Hidden Places is on exhibit now at the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin. Reid’s work is culled from the years she spent living abroad, first in Bangkok,…
Track Review: “Love Some1” – Holy Other
Holy Other has announced that they will be releasing their debut album, Held, on Tri Angle Records on August 27th. The album follows the groups well-received first EP With U, which came out…
Track Review: “I’ll Be Alright” – Passion Pit
Passion Pit previously released “Take A Walk” from their forthcoming LP Gossamer, and have now issued a second track from that record, which hits shelves on July 23rd. “I’ll Be Alright” features manic…
Track Review: “Shadow” – Wild Nothing
“Shadow” may be a misleading name for the newest single from dream pop project Wild Nothing, who have a new record slated for release in August (details here). The song is full of…
Penguin Books Partners with Algonquin Hotel to Revive Round Table
In a new quarterly event dubbed the Penguin Preview Series at the Round Table, the classic book publisher has partnered with the iconic Algonquin Hotel to revive the Round Table, according to reporters…
Album Review: The Hive Dwellers – Hewn from the Wilderness
Calvin Johnson has made a 30 plus year career out of his endearing impulsivity and his do-what-feels-right mindset. The earliest Beat Happening songs sounded as if they might be totally improvised or at…
UTOPiAfest to Host Happy Hour and Lineup Announcement at White Horse
At the end of this week, Friday evening, the good folks behind UTOPiAfest will be hosting a happy hour to coincide with the announcement of the next wave of acts to perform at…
It’s Like Sculpting: An Interview with Mount Eerie’s Phil Elverum
With his newest effort Clear Moon out now and its counterpart Ocean Roar on the way later this year, prolific and luminary songwriter Phil Elverum corresponded with us via email about the acquisition of his…
Album Review: Gemma Ray – Island Fire
In listening to Gemma Ray’s newest album, Island Fire, out now on Bronzerat, the word chanteuse comes to mind. Perhaps misrepresentative, since the album isn’t loungy at all, but it is a collection…
