Photos by Pooneh Ghana.
Preview: the Faint, Ladytron, Crocodiles at Stubb's [Free Tickets]
The Faint are gearing up for the release of their next album, due out this August, while Ladytron is supporting their relatively hot-off-the-presses Tomorrow, which came out last month. And, well, Crocodiles are so new that their very first LP is due out next week from Fat Possum. Point being, it's going to be a whole bunch of new stuff, both from the new kids and the established acts, so none of this "Oh, but I saw them in 2006" shenanigans.
Snapshots: Ladytron and Datarock
Ladytron, touring behind their latest album Velocifero, brought a slightly new lineup to Stubb's on Friday night. The backing band may have changed a bit but they delivered the solid electronica-infused rock that has made them a critical darling. Datarock opened with a sweaty set of friendly Norwegian dance rock.
Austinist Album Review: Ladytron's Velocifero
Confession: we want to date half of Ladytron. Take that how you will, considering the group is equal parts femme and homme and there's a healthy amount of us here in the music section salt mines who fantasize about this group. Who else really makes such tall, dark, and sexy music?

