Pillowcore Duo Hovvdy Captures a Lifetime's Worth of Nostalgia

Lo-fi locals release sophomore LP Cranberry

"...United under the moniker Hovvdy ("howdy," made Google-able), the duo circulated their 2016 full-length,..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Hovvdy Record Review

Cranberry (Double Double Whammy)

"...the ennui of the familiar. Follow up to Taster, Hovvdy's 2016 debut, Cranberry traverses much of the same narrative..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hovvdy, Cherubs, Hoody Rap, a Tribute to Walter Hyatt, and more recommended sounds

"...Hovvdy's True Love..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hot Summer Nights 4 Mixtape, Y2, Witchcryer, Suzanne Santo, Hovvdy, and James McMurtry

"...for That"), Santo moves in bearing gifts. – Doug Freeman Hovvdy's "Around Again" and "Junior Day League"..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

5 Local Releases for Bandcamp Friday

Five LPs, EPs, and singles worth your money today

"...a digital download and cassette.Quiet Light by Quiet Light Hovvdy, Covers 2..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Hovvdy

"...in a bedroom hum, indie-pop clarity clears the hazy Hovvdy headspace on Heavy Lifter. Brighter compositions match the lyrical..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Review by Rachel Rascoe

How a Genetic Disorder Drove Abby Solomon to the Forefront of Science and Music

After supplying a scientific breakthrough, this Austinite improves one show at a time

"...hushed indie rock subset occupied by Austin acts including Hovvdy, Lomelda, and Ama engross her...."

Sept. 7, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Imprint Keeled Scales Partners With Polyvinyl Records

New joint office expands the local label landscape

"...connection in signing Alexalone, rock project of Alex Peterson (Hovvdy, Lomelda) – also announced late last month. Abad explains:..."

June 4, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Critics Choose Their Top 10 Local Albums

10 lists by 10 of our music writers

"...3) Hovvdy, Heavy Lifter (Double Double Whammy)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Turns Out Final Weekly Band List

De La Soul, Mavis Staples, Ximena Sariñana highlight 10th lineup drop

"...Us By the Trail of Dead, Walker Lukens, and Hovvdy lead a list of new Austin showcasers that also..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Our Music Critics Pick Their Top 10 Austin Albums of 2018

80 local picks from Molly Burch to Brownout

"...3) Hovvdy, Cranberry (Double Double Whammy)..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback Punches Out

After six years and 388,000 words, "Playback" hands off the music column

"...doom metal while penning great features on acts like Hovvdy and Molly Burch. One of my favorite stories she..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...forward for the hard-hitting live act. – Thomas Fawcett Hovvdy..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Adds to 2018 Music Lineup

Andrew W.K., Tank & the Bangas, and 164 more

"...mellow indie circles with Molly Burch, Alex Napping, and Hovvdy highlighting the local list. Bright Light Social Hour frontman..."

Nov. 7, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List

What a fan, finger drummer, or Austin nostalgia freak may want for Christmas

"...After touring with Texas bands Hovvdy and Lomelda, Alex Peterson's Polyvinyl debut world-built with shades..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Alexalone, All Together

Soft-spoken guitarist details world-building Polyvinyl debut – with help from bandmates

"...a bassist for the latter project alongside Austin group Hovvdy...."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...2) Hovvdy, "Runner"..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...music hiatus brought on by touring with acts like Hovvdy and Lomelda, local artist Alex Peterson flips on the..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Twain’s Texan Metamorphosis

The Big Thief favorite finds a home locally, Brew & Brew Solo Sets gratify, and a send-off to outlaw country drummer Paul English

"...pocket-sized bookings, typically $5 a show. Charlie Martin of Hovvdy offers a rare solo appearance Sunday alongside Nay Wilkins..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...10) Hovvdy, Heavy Lifter (Double Double Whammy)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound – Beerland & Beyond: The Year in Music News

Squeezing out the decade's end in local music headlines

"...1) Hovvdy, Heavy Lifter (Double Double Whammy)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Vivien Goldman’s Lasting Echoes of Feminist Punk

Vanguard journalist brings new book to Austin, the Larriva family remembers their friend Elliott Smith, and local musicians pop up all over the place

"...Me a Place." They also called opening Austin duo Hovvdy one of their favorite bands. Chicago soloist Tasha fit..."

April 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Lonestar

"...reverb-drenched haze hovering above a tinny drum machine. Meanwhile, Hovvdy's "Paint" thrums with the muffled, lo-fi loveliness of debut..."

March 22, 2019 Music Review by Libby Webster

Unofficial Shows & Qmmunity Guide to SXSW

"...City indie-pop quintet Shy Boys, and local pillowcore purveyors Hovvdy. Qmmunity's Queer Guide to SXSW..."

March 15, 2019 Features Feature by Greg Stitt

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...5) Hovvdy..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Taft Enters “A Door Within A Door”

New single from Austin crooner teases live-recorded collection

"...Ratner (Langhorne Slim, Bing & Ruth), and Andrew Stevens (Hovvdy, Lomelda) all lend their talents to Taft’s third album...."

Feb. 18, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Best Live Music Performances of 2018

The bands and venues that kept our critics on their feet

"...Abby Johnston: Hovvdy..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: My Top 100 Austin Records of 2018

Kevin Curtin picks his favorite local sounds of the year

"...10) Hovvdy, Cranberry (Double Double Whammy)..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Last Week in Live Music: Annabelle Chairlegs, Doom Side of the Moon, Bright Light Social Hour, and More

"...Hovvdy on November 28, 2018 during Live Life Longer Fest..."

Dec. 6, 2018 Photo Gallery

Sun June's Regret Pop

The quintet rewrites the classic tapestry of an “Austin sound”

"...In the same vein as fellow locals Lomelda, Hovvdy, and Molly Burch, Sun June rewrites the classic tapestry..."

June 8, 2018 Music Feature by Libby Webster

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