Out the Other's ACL Previews: What Made Milwaukee Famous, Cat Power, Wolf Parade and More

There have been a few changes to the ACL schedule since last week - as Tom noted yesterday, both Ghostland Observatory and The Dears have been added to the lineup, replacing Feist and Kasey Chambers. And there's another dropout - Fields are off the schedule, so Brett Dennen has been added to the Austin Ventures Stage lineup on Sunday, shifting a few of the artists to later slots that day. You can check out the whole schedule on the official festival website.

And here's your weekly dose of ACL artist previews, all of which can be found over on my ACL Artist Preview Page. This is what's new this week:

What Made Milwaukee Famous - Austin's WMMF is finally getting the attention they deserve with a re-release of Trying to Never Catch Up on Barsuk next Tuesday. Their big pop hooks, choruses and hand-claps will feel right at home on the label, and they can only expect to convert as many new fans at ACL as they did at Lollapalooza. (full preview)

Ted Leo/Pharmacists - Once a punk, always a punk - Ted Leo is still playing energetic, provocative music, and the best way to appreciate it is to hear it live. (full preview)

Brazilian Girls - According to John, you definitely don't want to miss this band and the slinky, sensuous, positively scandalous stage presence of lead singer Sabina Sciubba. If you don't see this one, you'll get tired of hearing about it from your friends who did. (full preview)

The Blue Van - This Danish quartet is reviving the '60s style of music called pigtraad (which means "barbed wire" when translated), and drawing comparisons to the Who, the Kinks and the Small Faces in the process. (full preview)

Cat Power & The Memphis Rhythm Band - Chan Marshall, aka "Cat Power" has been performing since the early '90s, and it seems like she's finally beginning to feel comfortable on stage. And if you combine her gorgeous voice with these newfound smiles and dance moves, I'm sure the boys will be dropping like flies during her set next month. (full preview)

Ray LaMontagne - Can you imagine waking up one morning, hearing an amazing song on the radio, and changing your life? Ray LaMontagne can - that's how he started his career in music. (full preview)

The New Pornographers - An impressive collective of talent, the New Pornographers play indie rock and power-pop, showcasing the abilities of each and every musician included in the group (and there are quite a few). And did you know that their latest release "cites drum licks copped from Detroit Rock City"? (full preview)

The Black Angels - '60s psychedelic rock hasn't sounded this great since... well, the '60s. The Black Angels play badass, apocalyptic rock that draws on the those influences, while adding their own Texas touch. So "turn on, tune in, drone out." (full preview)

Wolf Parade - This band was one of the most buzzed-about indie rock acts in 2005, but I somehow never paid them much attention. Their raw, fun indie rock sound definitely earned that buzz, and I'm looking forward to seeing how much hype their live performances deserve. (full preview)

The Greencards - This trio is nominated for the Americana Music Association Awards in the category of New/Emerging Artist this year, and they aren't even American. But the two Australians and one Englishman who comprise the Austin-based group are definitely making their impression on the bluegrass scene. (full preview)