In a perfect world, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah would be just another talented and interesting indie band making a go of this whole music thing. But in this world, they, and their lead singer Alec Ounsworth, may be the official poster children for 1.) self releasing records in the internet era to massive success, and 2.) the hype and backlash cycle that can crush a band’s mojo just as surely as it built it up. Now, three records into their career and all-the-wiser, CYHSY are quite likely better than ever, and their new album Hysterical is a testament to surviving the internet shitstorm, and to being smarter for it. With all this in mind, we decided to chat up Alec at Fun Fun Fun Fest to talk about hats, the Pitchfork thing, and making the art you’ve got to make. more ›

The Philadelphia-based sextet has returned with their fourth LP, III (excluding covers record, Weed Tree) on Drag City. The sprawling psych-folk release continues the group's revitalization of the psychedelic revival, proving their place as leaders in the retro-indie folk revolution. more ›

Please excuse the abbreviated NRT this week: we'll see you next week with a biggie size. Naturally, the indie world is buzzing with talk about Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!'s latest, Some Loud Thunder, and all we can think of is how those poor kids have a lose-lose situation on their hands. They enjoyed a couple years worth of undeniable popularity and interest surrounding an album that, as it was sold by the thousands... more ›

Before their show at the Parish Room last week, Austinist sat down for a brief chat with the boys of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - one of the hottest bands out of the East Coast this year. Over drinks at the Jazz Kitchen downstairs, the guys - Alec Ounsworth, Lee Sargent, Robbie Guertin, Tyler Sargent, and Sean Greenhalgh - were more than happy to answer the questions that you, our readers, suggested beforehand.... more ›