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…
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…
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…
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…
tUnE-yArDs Taping at Austin City Limits
Before Merrill Garbus set foot on the Austin City Limits stage, the crowd anxiously awaited what they knew would be a powerful performance. Since the release of her first album BiRd-BrAiNs in 2009,…
Father John Misty, Har Mar Superstar, and Dana Falconberry Live at the Mohawk
I’ve had the Father John Misty record on repeat in my car since I first listened to it about a month ago. It is, without question, one of my favorites of the year….
RTB2 and No Future Live at Frank
Frank is becoming one of our favorite places to catch a show. Being able to show up early to chow down on a Chicago style veggie dog with a side of tasty waffle…
The Donkeys Live at ND
Twang emerged as the operative theme of the evening Wednesday at East Austin’s ND, where a well assembled bill of complimentary artists delivered successive solid sets to a room of devoted fans. Paul…
Tennis Live in Austin at the Parish
Austin loves Tennis. Evidence: the absolutely packed house of attentive fans at their show this past Tuesday at the Parish. And Tennis loves Austin. Evidence: they were just here for SXSW (second year…
Marmalakes EP Release Party
From the moment I walked through the heavy wooden doors of the Scottish Rite Theater, it was obvious that Marmalakes’ EP release party for In Arnica would not be a standard affair. I…
Allo Darlin’ with The Wave Pictures and No Future Live at the Mohawk
Accolades are in order for whoever put together the bill at Austin’s Mohawk this past Tuesday night. Each band complimented the others perfectly, sharing enough common ground to provide a bridge from one…
Hospitality and Eleanor Friedberger at Frank in Austin, TX
It’s difficult for us to hide our infatuation with Brooklyn based indie-pop quartet Hospitality. When we heard they would be opening for Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces at Frank in Austin, we…
Bon Iver Taping at Austin City Limits
Currently in taping for its 38th season, Austin City Limits is a stalwart, monolithic television program unlike any other. The fact that the program has achieved this with unwavering dedication to music has…
Belaire Album Release Party with Deep Time and Good Field
Austin has been waiting a long time for a record from electro-pop group Belaire. But the wait is over. Helmed by Cari Palazzolo, the line-up also includes Cari’s twin sister Christa and Matt…
Field Report Live in Austin at The Mohawk
If you could bottle a storm, the result would be Field Report. The thunder vibrating powerfully, but quietly muffled against the glass. The lightning flashing, beautifully charged. Field Report knows how to keep…
