“Dex Romweber was and is a huge influence on my music. I owned all of his records as a teenager, and was thrilled at the fact that we were able to play together recently on tour. [He is] is one of the best kept secrets of the rock n roll underground.” —Jack White, White Stripes Hailing…
Eat it up, people! Lana Del Rey’s newest single “Meet Me In The Pale Moonlight” leaked yesterday, and it’s got that same ‘ole Lana sound. We’re not entirely sure if this track will be a part of her sophomore album Ultraviolence, due to drop later this year, but it’s a bit more disco with some…
Sharon Van Etten is sharing her new video for “Taking Chances,” the first single off Are We There, out May 27th on Jagjaguwar. Inspired by Agnès Varda and her 1962 film, Cleo from 5 to 7, the video was written, shot and directed by Michael Palmieri. But if a video inspired by a movie you’ve probably never seen isn’t enough to interest you, read…
Walking down historical Congress Street through the steady droves of Southby-goers to meet with the Australian band Jagwar Ma, I listened to the bands debut album, Howlin’. When an album can be defined as psychedelic dance rock while at the same time evoking a chill wave vibe (and somehow bringing some Beach Boys-esque melodies to the…
As a seasoned SXSW attendee (two consecutive years constitutes as seasoned, right?), I’ve come to realize that – while not many – there are a few things you are guaranteed take with you from your experience. You will, without a doubt, always leave with a full backpack-worth of “swag”- koozies, stickers, matches, sunglasses, t-shirts, CDs…
Our friends from Concord America have announced that they will release their new EP, Suns Out Guns Out, on May 27th. Today, the band is sharing the title track off the EP. Check it out here:
What would you get if U2 and The Killers had a baby? Night Riots – that’s what. Hailing from central California, this rock band has such an infectious sound that both MTV and Rolling Stone have taken notice. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to chat with them during their stint in Austin…
Everyone is eating HAIM up this year! Amongst these cannibals (totally joking) are Delorean and Giorgio Moroder who remixed the sisters’ huge song “If I Could Change Your Mind” off of their release Days Are Gone. Listen to this super funky remix and vibe!
This weeks Street Style Profile features UGA art student and musician Tucker Alford. Were always impressed by his unique ability to blend patterns and his interest in supporting sustainable clothing companies- like his shoes- made by Nisolo- a micro enterprise that provides consistent livelihood for workers in developing countries. Tucker is an-all around good soul…
As frontman of the well-known rock band The Used hailing from Orem, Utah, Bert McCracken is far from inexperienced in both performing and interviewing. During SXSW, we were lucky enough to sit down and talk with the veteran rocker for a few minutes of his jam-packed schedule. Despite his experience, we chatted about how he…