Exploring the McNeil Crossing Strip Mall

Exceptional forays into Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, plus a short trip to Subway

"...It’s lunchtime at Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine, and its large dining room is bustling with..."

April 12, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...and Sixties pop loops. – Abby Johnston Alan Palomo (Neon Indian)Empire, Friday 27..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

South African Wine Shines at Cape Bottle Room

East Austin shop focuses on an under-the-radar wine region

"...but the clearest invitation comes courtesy of a blue neon sign hung above the door telling you to "Get..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...basslines and a carefree airiness. Aaron McDonnell & the Neon Eagles and Kathryn Legendre also offer dazzling dualities with..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Luna Luna Moves From Dallas Origins to Riverside Headquarters to ACL Fest Debut

Indie-pop quartet makes “Commitment" to very-much-online Latinx audiences

"...on to open for chillwave vanguards Washed Out and Neon Indian during respective tour stops in the DFW area...."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Qmmunity: Gaybor Day

Labor organizing is a part of LGBTQ history, and so is going to fun little gay events

"...La Morena and Ladi Earth. Sat., Sept. 3, 10pm. Neon Grotto, 318 Colorado. $5; $10 after 12mid. instagram.com/queuedup.tx...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...to hear "Eyes of the World" right now. Super CreepsIndian Roller ($15)..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

What the Drafthouse Has Been Up To, From A to Z

Tim League breaks down what's happening with everything Drafthouse-related that's not a cinema

"...distributor went into hiatus when League co-founded the bigger Neon in 2017. However, it came out of hibernation in..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Films Returns to Release Jallikattu

Local distro house acquires India's Oscar contender

"...its first film in five years, having acquired the Indian political allegory Jallikattu...."

Jan. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...DOCUMENTARIES INDIAN SPACE DREAMS D: Sue Sudbury UK, 77 min, Texas..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...drama Portrait of a Lady on Fire (released by Neon, the distribution label he cofounded) before its February release..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Parisian Chanteuse Lou Rebecca Is the Complete Pop Package

Personas, dance, fashion, and Holodeck-ian synth transform into the electro crooner

"...During the West Coast trip, Rebecca met with Neon Indian's Alan Palomo to create the lush instrumental expanse..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: 12 Years of Peligrosa Drives ¡Eso Es!

Local DJ collective sets a mood at Margin Walker’s new fiesta-val of all Latinx talent

"...On the Austin stop, Peligrosa joins Texan chillwave favorite Neon Indian, alt-pop R&B songwriter Empress Of, Miami MC La..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Summer of Pride, Take Two

QPOC art, Bulimianne and Louisianna’s wedding celebration, and more

"...Neon Rainbows Boi Orbison's Hot Summer (country-filled) Nights with a..."

July 26, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

16 Experimentalists to Help You Get Weird at SXSW

"...suddenly snapping back into pop conventions. Considering the unwritten Indian caste system a Sacred Bore, Seshasayee works his album..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Rick Weaver

Playback: Compose Like a Pro

Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

"...Through the Repellent Fence. Former Austinite Alan Palomo, aka Neon Indian, saw his composing career take off last year..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Know what queers know!

"...Southside Pride Party In honor of June, Indian Roller is throwing its v. first Pride party with..."

June 29, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Review: Eldorado Cafe

Finding the gold in an Allandale strip mall

"...spot, La Floridita, down to the blue and yellow neon bulbs of the outdoor sign. This looks, and feels,..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Your Weekend in Film

Partner up to switch things up

"...is the return to writer Philip K. Dick’s bleak, neon-glazed, and perpetually drenched future that went underappreciated when it..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Live Music to See This Weekend

Breaking down the next three days

"...Two homegrown labels specializing in synthetic sounds divvy up..."

July 21, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Float Fest Lineup Makes Landfall

Zedd, Weezer, Mac Miller tube into San Marcos

"...such, this morning’s reveal stacks local talent. Chillwave whisperer Neon Indian packed out of the capital city years ago,..."

April 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Macon Blair Wins Sundance 2017

Grand Jury prize-winner tops the list of locals done good – and bad – at Park City

"...to the director's chair (following 2011's Vile). His Montana Indian reservation-set thriller Wind River, starring Jeremy Renner, was one..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Retro-Futurists Reshape Austin Music

Half-a-dozen rising stars of local electro

"...Pop, home to indie brand names like Courtney Barnett, Neon Indian, and Poliça. Most importantly, enter Bayonne, Sellers' nom..."

July 1, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Music 2016: Wednesday

"...Neon Indian..."

March 17, 2016 Photo Gallery

Wednesday SXSW Picks

"...Neon Indian 11:15pm, Mohawk Outdoor Monterrey, Mexico-born and Denton-bred, Alan..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Final SXSW List: No. 10

Nas, Vince Staples, Lucius, and 198 more

"...Neon Indian (Brooklyn, NY.)..."

March 4, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

National Top 10s

Best non-local albums of 2015 – by genre

"...10) Neon Indian, Vega Intl. Night School (Mom + Pop) Kahron..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Playback: Black Metal, Gray Skies, Red-Hot Love

Sex, love, and nostalgia – recapping Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015

"...Austin's East Cameron Folkcore boiled social revolution, former local Neon Indian stage-dove into his dream disco dancers, and Gogol..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015, Saturday

"...Neon Indian..."

Nov. 8, 2015 Photo Gallery

Saturday Fun Fun Fun Fest Album Reviews

Vega Intl. Night School (Mom + Pop)

"...turning into an indie staple with 2012's "Polish Girl," Neon Indian's Alan Palomo has done some growing up. Resurrecting..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Music Feature

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