SXSW Music Interview: Bash & Pop

Veteran rocker Tommy Stinson on the Replacements, and his new replacement band

"...“The only reason I called this Bash & Pop was because this new album was more of a..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...chosen to churn out incredibly smart (and often smart-assed) pop, issuing a siren call to similarly bright listeners hungry..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

V for Vendetta

This is a thinking person’s action film – a futuristic slice of pop-culture agitprop, replete with a costumed antihero, lovingly choreographed action sequences, cunningly ornate dialogue, and a terrific, rousing score.

"...Vendetta is first and foremost a futuristic slice of pop-culture agitprop, replete with a costumed antihero, lovingly choreographed action..."

March 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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"...is promising indeed for Voxtrot, Austin's answer to precious, literate pop. Their debut EP falls somewhere between "name that..."

April 9, 2004 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Konnichiwa, Austin!

Celebrating Japanese animation and pop culture at IkkiCon IV

"...inner otaku again as the IkkiCon Japanese Animation & Pop-Culture Convention returns for its fourth annual celebration of all..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Media Clips

Media misses the boat when it comes to quizzing Bush on foreign dictators.

"...this weekend because Gov. George W. Bush botched a "pop quiz" on the names of world leaders, sprung on..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Sound on Sound Fest Q&A: Power Trip

Riley Gale talks medieval beheadings, awards, and his bucket list

"...perfect blood-storm of brutal thrash, raw hardcore punk, and hyper-literate prose, Dallas breakouts Power Trip hammer the outside stage..."

Nov. 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...the total to an estimated 1,412 and includes ATX electro-pop warriors Ghostland Observatory, hyper-literate folkie Suzanne Vega, and four-time..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Review: The Decemberists

Nostalgia, sure, but evolution as well

"...or are banking on nostalgia to carry their offbeat pop. The latter held true at ACL Fest on Sunday,..."

Oct. 5, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music Review: Nine Mile Records & Touring Serves Up Tacos, Lone Stars, and Roots Galore at the Continental Club

Welcome to the Virtual Live Music Capital of the World

"...blot out the sun to spotlight Austin music: loose, literate, roots-bound. The homies at Nine Mile Records & Touring..."

March 20, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...Margaret MoserDRESSY BESSY7:30pm, Habana Calle 6 Patio Ultra-vivid Denver pop quartet Dressy Bessy curbs the twee and ups the..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Fluff and Stuff

If BuzzFeed's animal empire is trying to infiltrate hard news and traditional media outlets are still trying to get in on the cat cash cow, where does it all end?

"...Egypt's Revolution in 'Jurassic Park' Gifs" was a particularly eye-popping example.)..."

July 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

X

"...fans of anime will doubtless clutch this chunk of pop art mayhem to their chests. All the prerequisites are..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...week. Emerging bands, innovative rappers, solo singer-songwriters, experimental ensembles, K-pop collectives – it’s all here for your Festival scheduling...."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...HQ launches with singer Connie Constance, specializing in multidimensional pop, alt R&B, and rock. Brit trio PVA makes danceable,..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Tuesday Showcase Picks

"...offers a nostalgic Nineties take on punk with a gilded-pop veneer, jangly melodies of distorted guitars cutting cleanly through..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature

Wednesday SXSW Picks

"...grind, while petite storm Anne-Marie Vassiliou powers exhilarating speed pop/punk like a turbine engine. Fourth album Paradise drops in..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...begun with 20- year-old local fiddle prodigy Ruby Jane. In-between, folk-pop sensation Shakey Graves knocks off road dust from an..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...run with Eighties Australian hitmakers Mental as Anything. Far-ranging pop smarts and a slightly askew worldview makes for near-instant..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

No Law & Order

"...was making nostalgia with a capital "N" at Bob Popular after Austin's annual Prom. With showcases heavily weighted toward..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...you, and then you are no more. (Friday, Bob Popular, 10pm) (3.5 stars) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...8pm-2am, Drink Whether it's folk, garage punk, dance pop, or death metal, Scandinavia continues to churn out an..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Bo Bud Greene follow with a unique take on psych-pop that revels in harshness without losing sight of melody...."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...the show on the road by attending a TLGS pop-up market. Coming up this weekend is their Holigay Sip..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night blurbs – hip-hop Picks and slept-on Sleepers

"...the Flood, with an aesthetic shift on the more electro-pop and aggressive 2012 LP Generals (Saddle Creek). Upcoming third..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Tuesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW blurbing

"...Syd Barrett, Arthur Lee, and Arthur Brown. Their whimsical, psych-pop upholds those traditions nicely. – Michael Toland Bobby Patterson..."

March 7, 2014 Music Feature

Saturday Sleepers

"...9pm, Emo's Annex A power-pop trio in the classic sense but with a flair..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...BMI's annual Latin pi–ata cracks opens with the Mosquitos-esque pop of L.A.'s Arlene Ponce-pleasing Juguete, out in support of..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Sally's Twilight Laments for Lost Buckaroos. Not surprisingly, her literate mix of country and attitude fits nicely into the..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Thursday SXSW Picks

"...8pm, Latitude 30Simultaneously fun-loving and sinister, this Manchester, England, noise-pop quintet proffers fuzzed-up hooks by the truckload. Touchstones like..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

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