Creators Hidden in the Hill Country I live in Austin, Texas—City of Creatives. Pinning that name on Austin is no stretch; in fact, it’s a bit of a personal joke I have that it takes work for me to think of a friend who isn’t an artist of some sort. On any given night there [...]
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Art and the New Medium: Part 1, Interviews from the SXSW Gaming Expo
It was one of the first days of South by Southwest 2013. In fact, for me it was the first day. My job as a blogger for a local marketing company was demanding copy for a client, the free music and tacos hadn’t started yet and, as usual the badge for the Interactive shit was [...]
Musiciens Je Veux Frencher—Spitballing with Juveniles
Musiciens Je Veux Frencher | Juveniles @ Le Divan Orange 9/5/2012 In the basement of Le Divan Orange there actually exists an orange couch. It’s a burnt umber floral with velveteen cushions. And it’s terrifying. This is the environment I chose for a sweaty french kiss? Nervous, half-drunk Emily decided oui. It had all been [...]
The Magnificent Snails: Their Final Song was a Funky One
Last week, a young Austin band died, then like Saint Lazarus, rose from the dead. And though we wish the band had selected guitarist Charlie Magnone’s submission–The Vintage Years–as their new moniker, we genuinely enjoyed their set and wish the former Magnificent Snails, now The Gorgeous Hands, the very best. We especially liked their wide [...]
Photobooth at KINDFORM’s Total Crush
(Photo by Steph Gajewski) We were invited to cover Kindform‘s party Total Crush 2 at Cheer Up Charlie’s on Friday. The music was Austin-tops. I don’t know how many times we have to say it: The White White Lights. We also enjoyed Boy + Kite, Magnificent Snails, and New Roman Times. Today, we’ll give you [...]
Ash Wednesday, New York
Evelyn: Thousands of roses and lots of chocolate truffles. Godiva, and oysters in the half-shell. Patrick: [Narrating] I’m trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancée, keeps buzzing in my ear. Evelyn: Annie Leibovitz. We’ll get Annie Leibovitz. And we’ll have to get someone to videotape. Patrick, we should [...]
The Sour Notes and Marmalakes get their release on at the mohawk
After the jump, Vesper sits down with Amarah and Jared of The Sour Notes to discuss their latest effort, ‘Two Hands Wait’, released Thursday, February 9, 2012 on a joint vinyl with Marmalakes called ‘Wait // White’. Vesper: This is the bands third 7-inch vinyl. What’s evolved since first coming together? Amarah: Biggest [...]






































































