Eric Uhlir

A lean, mean version of Ben Gibbard took to the stage on Friday night to prove that marrying into Hollywood and major label success hasn't marred the utopian vision for Death Cab for Cutie. While Gibbard's frame has become more svelte, the band's sound has actually increased in both... continue reading on Austinist

The more paranoid amongst us might eschew large gatherings of people during this time of Porcine Panic, but not Cake. John McCrea, lead singer of the Sacramento alt-country rock band Cake, had his bases covered when he took the oppressively humid stage last night rocking a sensible surgical mask.... continue reading on Austinist

On a night packed with the potential for multiple sonic eargasms (The Faint, My Bloody Valentine) the fact that Spoon sold out an intimate show at the Scoot weeks in advance should come as little surprise. These one-off, intimate Spoon sets feel like family reunions, bringing together the younger... continue reading on Austinist

Austin's Ghostland Observatory closed out their two night (sold-out) stand Saturday night at Stubb's under the glow of more laser beams than a Pink Floyd light show. Touring behind time tested material off their two previous albums, the weekend's shows were also a chance for the band to showcase... continue reading on Austinist

Having been disappointed with The Walkmen's last few efforts including the spotty Hundred Miles Off and the truly bizarre recreation of Harry Nilson's Pussy Cats, we really didn't know what to expect from a band that had been a true standby in the early aughts. Even their SXSW set... continue reading on Austinist