SXSW 2012 Preview: Gauntlet Hair

Denver’s two man group Gauntlet Hair burst onto a lot of people’s radars with their insta-hit  “I Was Thinking” in early 2010. That track was well worn by many, myself included. So the news of a full LP from Gauntlet Hair was good news indeed. 2011’s self-titled album was soaked in reverb, full of distant, […]

SXSW 2012 Preview: Youth Lagoon

 When talking to the Boise gang behind Treefort Festival, they recalled how the first time Youth Lagoon made it onto Pitchfork, they had a hell of a party. Soon after, when Trevor Powers was on Grey’s Anatomy, it was old hat and they’d just come to expect big things from the local music-maker. Such is […]

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. […]