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

New joint office expands the local label landscape

"...Over the past year, Keeled Scales label owner Tony Presley trekked to the post..."

June 4, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Free Lunch Creatives Feed Austin’s Unhoused

Musicians rally for emergency storm relief, and Spicewood's Katy Kirby debuts on Keeled Scales.

"...versions of songs like "Juniper" debuted on cassette for Keeled Scales. Support encouraged the onetime Old Settler's Music Festival..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Knife in the Water Resurfaces

Nineties slowcore pioneers quietly re-emerge after a decade-plus layoff

"...on vinyl in February, followed by fellow homegrown endeavor Keeled Scales (see sidebar) putting out Reproduction on the eve..."

May 5, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Faster Than Sound: Austin Terror Fest Crosses Over

Two birthdays and a dark christening

"...going to ever do." Five Years of Folk on Keeled Scales..."

June 14, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 41st Annual Austin Music Awards Step Onto a New Stage

Celebrate the city's best sounds this Sunday at Mohawk

"...songwriters into national view since 2014, Austin record label Keeled Scales gathers a special one-time Keeled Scales Family Band..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Kendra Sells, Unlimited

BluMoon singer's genre-dancing solo debut, a music supervisor panel, and more music news

"...Austin's Keeled Scales announced partnership with a prominent independent label Tuesday...."

May 21, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Local Merch to Shop on Bandcamp Today

Let these 15 selects kick off your shopping spree

"...makes heart-wrenching electro-pop, as well as on-point graphic designs. Keeled Scales’ Comfy Sweatshirt..."

March 20, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

"...November he released his second full-length with local label Keeled Scales. Adventure thus offered a turning point for the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...1) Will Johnson, Wire Mountain (Keeled Scales)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Unplugged: Lowering the Volume of the Live Music Capital

Ley Line, Aaron Stephens, Team Goodtimes, Uncle Pie Hole, and more grounded sounds

"...Presley, a musician and half of local label Keeled Scales, helms the majority of booking while Strandberg, a..."

May 18, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Top 10 Austin Albums of 2017

Consensus on the best local platters

"...5) Knife in the Water, Reproduction (Keeled Scales)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

With Bad Dream Jaguar, Sun June Hasn’t Given Up on Texas Yet

The Austin pop in-betweeners’ third LP arrives at Parish on Nov. 18

"...sextet's third LP, a paired release with local label Keeled Scales and Run for Cover Records. Immediately clear from..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Highlighting local record label Keeled Scales, the Keeled Scales Family Band worked in members..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Headlines From a Year in Limbo

A year-in-review of Austin music news

"...Austin's Keeled Scales partnered with prominent Illinois imprint Polyvinyl in May,..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Musical Top 10s of 2021

One writer's favorite Austin-sourced albums, songs, and such from the last 12 months

"...1) Sun June, Somewhere (Keeled Scales & Run for Cover)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Long Waits at Record Pressing Plants Hinder Austin's Independent Record Labels

Production crisis disrupts the flow of local releases

"...Keeled Scales co-owner Tony Presley had hoped to spend much..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Faster Than Sound: Sun June’s Emotional Landscapes

Songwriter Laura Colwell discusses atmospheric sophomore effort Somewhere

"...The Feb. 5 collection, co-released with supportive local label Keeled Scales and new addition Run for Cover Records, earned..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...release of 2020's El Capitan on boutique ATX imprint Keeled Scales by livestreaming from the Sixth-n-Lamar musical landmark –..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...expansions. Curated by musician Jordan Moser and local imprint Keeled Scales, the digital compilation culls the unreleased tracks and..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...El Capitan (Keeled Scales)..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Critics Choose Their Top 10 Local Albums

10 lists by 10 of our music writers

"...8) The Deer, Do No Harm (Keeled Scales)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Hear Will Johnson's New Old Single, “Cornelius”

Singer-songwriter revives shelved song for upcoming Wire Mountain LP

"...newly announced seventh solo LP arriving Sept. 27 on Keeled Scales...."

June 12, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Free Week 2019 Is in the Rearview Mirror, but These Homegrown Standouts Aren't

10 local showcases that got us excited for what’s to come this year

"...place, NPNB delivered a wild galactic trip. – Michael Toland Keeled Scales Showcase Beerland, Jan. 6..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Sun June's Regret Pop

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

"...Tony Presley, half of local label Keeled Scales, lived above Estuary Studios and heard the band's..."

June 8, 2018 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return

"...Twain accompanies behind his latest platter from local imprint Keeled Scales, Noon, gently unfolding songs of wonder and wander..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Welcome Home Festival Brings New Blood to Kerrville

Adrianne Lenker, Daniel Fears revitalize at folk sibling fest

"...Kerrville-curious gathered to catch Austin-based solo act Twain. The Keeled Scales signee’s rugged vocals and fingerpicking captivated his crowd..."

Oct. 16, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...the singer's expanded since her beginnings with Austin-based label Keeled Scales. August single "Cubic Zirconia" swells with staccato synths..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Aubrey Hays, Rod Gator, and the Bright Light Social Hour headline our recommended shows

"...Jordan Matthew Young at Copper Shot Distillery and a Keeled Scales artist showcase at Astro Record Store. Wepa Cumbia..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...But since it's a work of the San Marcos-based, Keeled Scales-approved singer-songwriter, who's also involved in various environmental causes,..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music

"...Presley is best recognized these days as head of Keeled Scales, the local imprint with a consistent ear for..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

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