Levitation Live Shot: Angel Olsen, Devendra Banhart, Vagabon

Opening night triple bill of song enchanters brings the weather

"...nascent careerist Vagabon; sometimes sultry, always danceable post-folk from Devendra Banhart; and headliner Angel Olsen’s opulent, moody turn...."

Nov. 8, 2019 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Dumb but Pretty

Rilo Kiley vs. Devendra Banhart

"...Breakthrough follow-ups by Rilo Kiley and Devendra Banhart bring to mind Tommy Tutone’s rejoinder to his..."

Oct. 8, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star as the titular bridge-and-tunnel kids at the heart of this New York City after-dark romantic comedy.

"...of, say, the many, many indie darlings (Vampire Weekend, Devendra Banhart, We Are Scientists) that litter the soundtrack like..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Devendra Banhart

Record review

"...Devendra Banhart..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Devendra Banhart

"...Devendra BanhartSmokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon (XL Recordings)..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

ACL Music Fest Sunday Listings

Sunday ACL handicapping

"...the Deed, on punk imprint Epitaph. – Raoul Hernandez Devendra Banhart & the Grogs..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature

Monkeying Around

Songwriters love monkeys, be they figurative or literal

"...Devendra Banhart, Oh Me Oh My ... (2002)..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...event support Austin Pets Alive!   – Carys Anderson Devendra Banhart, Kate Bollinger..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Levitation Announces 2019 Fall Lineup

John Cale, Angel Olsen, and Kurt Vile highlight fall fest

"...after their current calendar of performances. Meanwhile, eclectic songster Devendra Banhart makes his Levitation debut...."

April 24, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Spotlight: Jana Hunter

Jana Hunter's unstaring DIY

"...At a show three years ago, hairy fairy Devendra Banhart approached Hunter for CDs. Last year, when starting..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Crack Music

2005's music haiku

"...has arrived, from the Cat Stevens' hippie folk of Devendra Banhart (Cripple Crow) and WPA pop of Sufjan Stevens..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Gay Place

OUTsider Fest heads into the woods and will "emerge ready to fight"

"...Devendra Banhart With Saakred Queer musician and recent Austin transplant..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...that unleash small, beautiful moments. Dailey Toliver, guitarist for Devendra Banhart and Molly Burch, makes a rare supporting role..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...cuts like "Tecnicolor." Kurt Cobain, Beck, David Byrne, and Devendra Banhart have famously praised the avant-garde São Paulo luminaries'..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Faster Than Sound – Sex Bomb to Sister Ray: Recapping Levitation’s Second Downtown Go-Round

Scenes from Austin’s marquee independent music fest

"...and beanies bobbed among indie fans at Stubb's for Devendra Banhart and Angel Olsen. Others raved around the corner..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Photos From All Four Days of Levitation 2019

"...Devendra Banhart at Stubb's on Thursday, November 7, 2019..."

Nov. 11, 2019 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Falling Into Levitation

With a new autumn time slot, Levitation finds footing as a Downtown “gaggle of bands,” Angel Olsen chimes in on new album All Mirrors, and more music events

"...LP's orchestral complexity, headed to Stubb's Nov. 7 with Devendra Banhart and Vagabon...."

Nov. 1, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J

Mercury Rev, Cherubs, Windhand, and Vagabon also set for November fest

"...Angel Olsen • Devendra Banhart • High on Fire • Power Trip •..."

July 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...7-10 timeline with John Cale, Angel Olsen, Kurt Vile, Devendra Banhart, Deafheaven, and High on Fire headlining Downtown venues...."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Nine Must-See Indie Rockers at SXSW

"...Seventies glam of "Jealousy" to the sleepy "Free," featuring Devendra Banhart. Her new, self-titled debut offers a deeply personal..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Abram Shook

"...Shearwater moonlighter's ethereal aesthetic recalls the beachy lushness of Devendra Banhart, spatters of psychedelia boosting the 12 tracks to..."

May 22, 2015 Music Review by Neph Basedow

Milkdrive

"...Schnool." Folk meets pop on a crafty cover of Devendra Banhart's "Bad Girl" and the twitchy rhythms of "Take..."

April 17, 2015 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Saturday Picks and Sleepers

"...so we're not gawking, we're digesting. – Luke Winkie DEVENDRA BANHART..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

"...watered-down Cat Stevens imitation on "Dear Believer," and repetitive Devendra Banhart warble of "Child" both lack any substance, for..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Karen Dalton 1966

A new Karen Dalton reissue commences haunting

"...includes such lunatics as Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, and Devendra Banhart...."

Nov. 17, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

10 Pinky 10 Stinky

2010 was a year for the queers! Kindof.

"...8. This video from Devendra Banhart. This video from Scissor Sisters. This and this..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Os Mutantes

"...Os Mutantes for a new millennium, global fanatics from Devendra Banhart to the ghost of Kurt Cobain danced a..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

"...with mystically chanted digressions like Jim Morrison reborn as Devendra Banhart. After surfing through the crowd, a horse and..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Kath Bloom

Loving Takes This Course: A Tribute to the Songs of Kath Bloom; Thin Thin Line

"...their sadness." On the opposite side of the spectrum, Devendra Banhart takes a whimsical turn on the gender-bending "Forget..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

Luv Doc Recommends: Dudley & Bob's Pleasure Fest

Aces Lounge, Friday, February 12, 2010

"...beard. Yes, your girlfriend may say you look like Devendra Banhart, but that’s just love putting lipstick on a..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

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