The young and effervescent pair known as OTHER LOVERS (Megan Fowler and Brandon Boyd) have released their first album Sweet Lovin’. And sweet it is. We first fell for OTHER LOVERS about six months ago when we caught their live show in Austin, TX. So charming, so bittersweet, so jejune. Vesper Magazine had the distinct [...]
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New Pop Act ‘Gospel Music’ Isn’t Exactly Religious (Video)
In late 2010, Owen Holmes (bassist of indie darlings Black Kids) branched out on a solo project called Gospel Music. Holmes’ new act—of course—has nothing to do with its eponymous genre. Instead, the new LP How to Get to Heaven from Jacksonville, FL covers the more or less typical mix of alcohol, ennui and noncommittal [...]
INDIE: Bobby Jealousy (Episode 2, Pt. 1)
Bobby Jealousy is a self-described “throwback,” “dirt pop,” “melodic,” “soul-inspired,” and (charmingly) “death-obsessed” band from Austin, TX. The members are somewhat seasoned players—one is particularly accomplished as a solo artist—and each is undeniably gifted. The ethos seems to be: work hard, master the melodies in studio, then get drunk and play the imperfect f*ck out [...]
The Stray Cat Lee Rocker: Rockabilly, Revival Fest and “Fishnet Stockings”
Last week, Vesper Magazine had the incredible honor of sitting down with rockabilly legend Lee Rocker. Rocker is probably best known for his work with The Stray Cats—an act that garnered 23 gold and platinum records worldwide and established itself as an essential figure in the post-punk era. But Rocker’s list of collaborators after the [...]
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 [...]
Just Ask the Axis: Trailer; Waldo and The Naturals
Last weekend, Vesper co-sponsored Just Ask the Axis at Cheer Up Charlie’s, where we got facerocked by a a genuinely impressive assortment of bands, most of whom were new or newish to the scene. Check out our trailer above. That’s a small slice of what we saw. To give ya’ll the bigger picture, we’re rolling [...]
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