Spotlight: Zykos

Zykos, the early years

"...The story of Austin's Zykos is almost biblical in expanse, going back decades to..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Almost Famous

Adventures in young bandom: Zykos on the road

"...britches adhering to your skin, however, when you see Zykos frontman Mike Booher bopping joyously through the crowd, greeting..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Fall to Grace

Shot in Austin with a mostly local cast and buoyed by a fine, evocative score, Fall to Grace is a quiet little ensemble film that pulses with its own unique heartbeat.

"...a who's who of Austin bands spanning everyone from Zykos to Moonlight Towers), Fall to Grace is one of..."

June 16, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zykos

Texas Platters

"...ZykosComedy Horn (Post-Parlo) Make room next to ZZ Top on..."

May 16, 2003 Music Review by Michael Chamy

The Pleasure Principle

Local bands find the dance-driven heart underneath post-punk's industrial pall

"...currently in the thick of one such revival, as Zykos, I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness, Masonic, Coco..."

April 25, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

TCB

Changes in the air at the Parish and Emo's, a new label on the horizon, Li'l Cap'n Travis gets a Friday Night Lights close-up, and a Grammy surprise for an old Texas Playboy

"..."We're still booking for now." However, Parish booker and Zykos frontman Mike Booher leaves next week to assume local-booking..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Zykos

Texas Platters

"...Zykos(Post-Parlo) Zykos is still a young band, having only been..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...the label's bands, including Western Keys, which also enlists Zykos frontman Mike Booher on guitar. Zykos, also a Post-Parlo..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Fun Fun Fun Fest Preview

"...down at you on three wheels. – Thomas Fawcett Zykos..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Music Feature

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...but you are not with me." – Audra Schroeder Zykos 1:50pm, Austin Ventures stage..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Girls Can Tell

"...You But I've Chosen Darkness, the Golden Republic, and Zykos. I've got absolutely nothing to do." We laugh uneasily,..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Zykos

Music showcase

"...ZykosMercury, Wednesday, March 12 It was muggy out, and it..."

March 14, 2003 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Illusory Impressions

Catherine Davis and Michelle Thompson's site-specific dance-and-music work will move you in ways you won't expect

"...but she's also been in rock bands (most notably, Zykos), and she prefers the goose bumps method. Thompson and..."

April 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Crackin' Up

The Arm muscles up to 'Call You Out'

"...stint in Tokyo, and Lyon, who also plays with Zykos, joined shortly after...."

April 14, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Luv Doc Recommends: Saturday Free Show at Emo's

Emo's, Saturday, January 7, 2006

"...lineup featuring I Love You but I’ve Chosen Darkness, Zykos, the Lemurs, and Lord Henry on the outdoor stage,..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

99 Bands

Ninety-nine local bands on Red River waiting to be heard

"...55: Zykos Quien 'es, Boom! starts off dusty and galloping, a..."

July 8, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Friday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...ZZZZ could've opened for Seventies King Crimson. – David LynchZYKOS10pm, Blender Bar @ the Ritz Upon losing guitarist Jarod..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Critics Poll

The 'Chronicle's music staff rates the best local and roadshows, new acts, and more

"...Haupt: Zykos CD Release, Emos..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Zykos..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Sheiks of Industry

Austin record labels, part 2

"...reach. The Post-Parlo roster now includes hot new locals Zykos, Dickey's own band Western Keys, and as of next..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

TCB

Austin from A to Z

"...ZYKOS: A solid if somewhat unlikely candidate for Austin Album..."

July 18, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...ZYKOS: The newest signing to Austin's Post-Parlo label, Zykos' chief..."

March 7, 2003 Music Feature

Can a Working Musician Find a Decent Job in This Town?

Musicians looking to subsidize their poverty-level passion already have one strike against them

"...Another dear peer, Michael Booher of Zykos and Booher, ran up tens of thousands in credit..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Feature by Leslie Sisson

The Time Machine: Top Hits of Every Decade for a Century

Montopolis goes multimedia and transtemporal in live concert

"...Scarborough (Golden Dawn Arkestra) and Catherine Davis (Illusory Impressions, Zykos) on synthesizers, supported by a rhythm section featuring Josh..."

Jan. 11, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Saturday SXSW Showcases

"...turn, last year's Drownin' on a Mountaintop, and former Zykos leader Michael Booher closes previewing a new septet's pop-powered..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Whiskey Shivers, Guns of Navarone, Holiday Style, Slowtrain, Wiretree

"...like "When I Walk Into a Room." Formed from ex-Zykos, the Gloria Record, and Frank Smith members, Holiday Style..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Music Review by Abby Johnston

Off the Record

Coma in Algiers hand-delivers its goods, while Tia Carrera and Ignitor pay their last respects to Room 710

"...long-standing Lounge Acts performance series, which has featured Ume, Zykos, and the Wooden Birds. "Austin's a great central location..."

July 24, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

ACL Fest Sunday Reviews

"...brief instrumental interlude, "Pop Lie" and "On Tour With Zykos" finally feel truer to the energy and tone of..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Off the Record

Soaring gas prices put local bands in a pinch at the pump and a homecoming of sorts for Janis Joplin and the Butthole Surfers

"...("Starry Stairs") and the curiously titled "On Tour With Zykos." "It's a good way to get something out of..."

June 13, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Wednesday Sleepers

"...Tally of the Yes Men (Union). – Chase Hoffberger Zykos..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

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