On Saturday night Toro Y Moi came to Austin for a sold out show at Emo’s. Dog Bite and Wild Belle opened. Review by Lee Ackerley. Photos by Roger Ho. Toro Y Moi rode in on the crest of the “chillwave” fad that dominated the indie music scene back in 2009. In that year, Chaz…
A line snaked around the corner of Red River and 10th St. last Tuesday night, teeming with an eclectic mix of Austinites, all gathered in anticipation of the most unique acts in recent memory. Newcomers, futuristic, pop duo, Purity Ring, were due to make their headliner Austin debut later that night,and hype was not in…
Eight years into their career – despite feuds, rehab stints, and hiatuses for various reasons – Keane has proven that they’re still on top. By performing on an ACL Live Showcase, they have certifiably reached one of music’s highest echelons of recognition. Strangeland may be a misnomer for the direction Keane has taken on…
For being a self-admitted shy guy, lead singer Kele Okereke has done very little to stay out of the British and American tabloids since his band, Bloc Party, went on hiatus back in 2009. Since the hiatus, Kele has self-produced two electronic solo albums, come out to a magazine on his homosexuality, started his own…