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Austin

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2011

    Seattle's Top Spots for Dining With Tots

    Looks like something besides the food here blows....​As any parent can tell you, dining out with the wee ones in tow can sometimes be more effort than it's worth. Spots designed with kids in mind (think mouse logo and animatronics) offer nearly inedible cuisine, served as an overpriced afterth ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 15, 2011

    Okkervil River

    Looks like something besides the food here blows....​As any parent can tell you, dining out with the wee ones in tow can sometimes be more effort than it's worth. Spots designed with kids in mind (think mouse logo and animatronics) offer nearly inedible cuisine, served as an overpriced afterth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Today Reverb Recommends Getting Tickets to See Pure Ecstasy at the Vera Project Tomorrow Night

    ​The Austin trio Pure Ecstasy makes music that matches their name--it's swooning; it's heavy on the reverb; it's ideal listening for droopy-eyed late nights and bleached-out early mornings; it's inevitably going to get tossed into the unfairly overarching chillwave bucket. None of those shou ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2011

    Pure Ecstasy

    ​The Austin trio Pure Ecstasy makes music that matches their name--it's swooning; it's heavy on the reverb; it's ideal listening for droopy-eyed late nights and bleached-out early mornings; it's inevitably going to get tossed into the unfairly overarching chillwave bucket. None of those shou ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2010

    The Sword

    ​The Austin trio Pure Ecstasy makes music that matches their name--it's swooning; it's heavy on the reverb; it's ideal listening for droopy-eyed late nights and bleached-out early mornings; it's inevitably going to get tossed into the unfairly overarching chillwave bucket. None of those shou ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 28, 2010

    Band of Heathens

    ​The Austin trio Pure Ecstasy makes music that matches their name--it's swooning; it's heavy on the reverb; it's ideal listening for droopy-eyed late nights and bleached-out early mornings; it's inevitably going to get tossed into the unfairly overarching chillwave bucket. None of those shou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Also Tonight: Austin Garage Rock Trio Harlem at the Sunset; Watch "Someday Soon" Video

    The Austin trio Harlem -- Michael Coomers, Curtis O'Mara, and Jose Boyer -- will be headlining the Sunset tonight at 9pm. Matador released the band's second studio album, Hippies, in April -- the music is hooky garage rock, kind of like a poppier Pixies. They'll spend the late summer opening up fo ... More >>

  • Arts

    April 14, 2010

    Opening Nights: True West

    Brother battles brother to a punk-rock beat.

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    Sub Pop and Sun Do SXSW Right

    Some stereotypes are true. Only people from Seattle wear flannel in sunny 73 degree conditions.​Since I now call Austin home and I've attended multiple SXSWs, I've been able to approach this year's fest a bit more casually. When the cost of things like airfare, hotels, cabs, meals, and that ub ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 3, 2010

    The Strange Boys

    Some stereotypes are true. Only people from Seattle wear flannel in sunny 73 degree conditions.​Since I now call Austin home and I've attended multiple SXSWs, I've been able to approach this year's fest a bit more casually. When the cost of things like airfare, hotels, cabs, meals, and that ub ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2009

    A.M. Music News: Editors Coming to The Showbox, Fleet Foxes/Modest Mouse Get Rolling Stone Nod

    Gnarls Barkley​-- Editors open their US tour at The Showbox at the Market on Feb. 5, supporting their new record, In This Light And On This Evening, out Jan. 19. -- Rolling Stone names Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" the best song of the 2000s. Fleet Foxes' "White Winter Hymnal" comes in at 97, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    This Week in Metal: Akimbo On That Nirvana Tribute, And Other Local Heavies

    Mastadon​Mastodon gets into the soundtrack business. Some dumbo druggie steals Russian Circles' guitarist Mike Sullivan's rare Gibson Les Paul. Fun Fun Fun Fest kicks off this weekend in Austin; I weep silently to myself that I'm not there. Lastly, local hardcore/metal stalwarts Akimbo have ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Again, the Brits Discover Seattle

    ​Not this again. First it was Everett True and grunge. Now it's Lynn Shelton and mumblecore. The Guardian is falling all over her locally shot indie Humpday, a film we like but which isn't exactly landmark cinema. But, oh, it was made in Seattle! The land of grunge! From which Everett True onc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2009

    Two Days After....

    I get the last SXSW straggler out of my house, this press release graces my inbox: Austin City Limits Music Festival Tickets On Sale April 7 "The 8th edition of ACL Festival will be held October 2-4 in Zilker Park. Another 130-or-so acts will take the stage in Austin, but fans will have to wait ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2009

    SXSW: Day 1 (for me, anyway)

    We rolled into Austin late Thursday night in serious need of a shower and a nap. Instead, we unpacked our stuff and headed straight out to downtown Austin. Everyone said we were crazy to drive here from Seattle, and I have to admit, I underestimated how long it would take. I was hoping we'd be able ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    I'm Going to Austin Today; Therefore, Show Suggestions on Hiatus

    Actually, I'm not going to Austin today; rather, I'm getting in the car and driving to Austin with two other intrepid souls. I will actually be in Austin itself on Thursday. Of course, my colleagues will continue to let you know about stuff that's going on around town in other blog posts, as they'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2008

    OK Corral Coming to West Seattle

    Actually, I'm not going to Austin today; rather, I'm getting in the car and driving to Austin with two other intrepid souls. I will actually be in Austin itself on Thursday. Of course, my colleagues will continue to let you know about stuff that's going on around town in other blog posts, as they'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Fun Fun Fun is Right!

    Actually, I'm not going to Austin today; rather, I'm getting in the car and driving to Austin with two other intrepid souls. I will actually be in Austin itself on Thursday. Of course, my colleagues will continue to let you know about stuff that's going on around town in other blog posts, as they'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2008

    I Couldn't Have Said It Better

    Actually, I'm not going to Austin today; rather, I'm getting in the car and driving to Austin with two other intrepid souls. I will actually be in Austin itself on Thursday. Of course, my colleagues will continue to let you know about stuff that's going on around town in other blog posts, as they'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2008

    Murder City Devils to play MusicFest NW

    Actually, I'm not going to Austin today; rather, I'm getting in the car and driving to Austin with two other intrepid souls. I will actually be in Austin itself on Thursday. Of course, my colleagues will continue to let you know about stuff that's going on around town in other blog posts, as they'r ... More >>

  • Music

    May 21, 2008

    Welcome to Our Carbon-Free Guide to Sasquatch! 2008

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    Who Needs SXSW?

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2008

    SXSW Recap Part One

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2008

    Can David Bazan Do SXSW for < $100?

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2008

    From The NW Corner To The SXSW Middle

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2008

    Groover's Paradise

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2008

    Goodbye, Buddy Miles

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2008

    We're Number Seven!

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2007

    MMMmmm Drop!

    Contains nearly 100 percent recycled materials from Death for Cutie, M.I.A., Cold War Kids, and more.

  • Arts

    August 8, 2007

    Ambitious as Ever, Craig Lucas Tackles All That Ails American Society

    He should’ve left a few items off the menu.

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2007

    Condo Dwellers' Bill of Rights

    He should’ve left a few items off the menu.

  • Music

    April 11, 2007

    Filmmakers Get Straight Talk From Artists and Their Enemies

    Austin-based writer-director Andrew Shapter, and Joel Rasmussen spent months traveling around the country making Before the Music Dies.

  • Film

    March 28, 2007

    Nibbling at Hannah

    SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

  • Music

    March 21, 2007

    Stay All Night...Stay a Little Longer

    SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2007

    Seeing Iggy At The Austin Airport

    SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2007

    Keep on Truckin'

    SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2007

    Record Recycling with Recent Arrivals

    SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

  • Music

    March 14, 2007

    Room on Fire

    Room on fire.

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2007

    Arms/Snakes Drag Frederiksen Away

    Room on fire.

  • Music

    May 17, 2006

    Contrasting Noises

    Room on fire.

  • Arts

    August 10, 2005

    The Night of the Iguana

    Also: Joe Bean: A Rock Fable and True West.

  • Music

    July 20, 2005

    Charming Snakes

    Also: Joe Bean: A Rock Fable and True West.

  • Music

    March 24, 2004

    Death by Mixtape

    Rum, sodomy, and the Lashes at South by Southwest.

  • Music

    September 17, 2003

    Five Nights, Five Karaoke Bars

    Dont let the sun go down on me.

  • Music

    March 26, 2003

    Austintatious

    Does South by Southwest serve a higher purpose, or is it merely an excuse to go on a weeklong bender?

  • Film

    July 24, 2002

    Shagless

    Slapdash sequel loses original's cheeky appeal.

  • Music

    March 20, 2002

    The geography of sound

    Knife in the Water skirts the aural map.

  • Music

    January 31, 2001

    Nothing but sunshine

    Atmosphere reclaim hip-hop's introspective side—hold the vegetables.

  • Music

    March 22, 2000

    A report from SXSW; Hi*Score lives!

    Atmosphere reclaim hip-hop's introspective side—hold the vegetables.

  • Music

    March 25, 1998

    Trackside at the meet 'n' greet marathon

    At Austin's SXSW music conference, everybody's got their ears to the ground.

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