SXSW 2012 Preview: Tennis

Denver’s Tennis recently released their catchy, sophomore album Young & Old. If you haven’t listend yet, stream that puppy because it’s a great pop album. Additionally, you can check out Tennis’ video for single “Origins”. We interviewed Tennis’ Alaina Moore about the new album, their own origins and touring the new album. Watch for them […]

SXSW 2012 Preview: Peaking Lights

Madison, WI husband & wife duo Aaron Coyne and Indra Dunis (A.C.I.D. as they’ve noted) have an unusual way of going about music-making. Aaron uses old consumer electronics, manipulates the circuits and creates psychedelic, soaring, drone tones to accompany Indra’s vocals. The ultimate product is a unique brand of krautrock meets reggae meets sunshine psychedelia. […]

SXSW 2012 Preview: Alabama Shakes

Athens, AL group Alabama Shakes crept onto many year-end lists and music minds by gaining steam off a quietly-dropped eponymous EP last September. Their gusty brand of Southern blues might appeal to fans of the Black Keys and Drive-By Truckers, but don’t let those comparison limit your interest. Frontwoman Brittany Howard’s mightily soulful vocals lead […]