Friday night the Handsome Furs played for a jam-packed, sweaty crowd at Mohawk. Throughout the show the Montreal-based husband/wife duo of Dan Boeckner (formerly of Wolf Parade) and Alexei Perry could not have demonstrated more enthusiasm for their fans and the livelihood they afford them. At their first non-SXSW performance, they blasted through new tracks showcasing their newest release, Sound Kapital, while pausing between songs to catch their breath, engage with the crowd, and steal kisses from one another. more ›

Dan Boeckner (formerly of Wolf Parade) and Alexei Perry have been hard at work, touring feverishly in support of their newest release and their third album, Sound Kapital. Tonight the sexy Canadian indie-pop husband/wife duo known as Handsome Furs return to Austin. With guitar and electronics, the duo's sound is driven by Perry's drum machine manipulations and Boeckner's edgy, urgent vocals--a winning combination that gives their sound an equal measure of punk-punch and dance-ability. While their content often reflects current cultural themes that drift to dystopian depictions in songs like "Confused" and "What About Us", their aggressive energy consistently shifts to positive reaffirmations for an overall powerful and infectious live experience that we highly recommend. more ›

With so many disgustingly cute husband/wife duos popping up on the minimalist indie pop market, it might feel hard to compete. But Handsome Furs are slowly grazing into the popularity realm of those like Mates of State and Matt & Kim. Besides rugged good looks and rockstar couple appeal, Handsome Furs tote folkloric songs with a bit of electricity. more ›