The intriguing collective that is Soulsavers performs at Stubb’s tonight in support of their third full-length Broken. English duo Ian Glover and Rich Machin formed Soulsavers at the start of the century, releasing a numerous EPs and singles before garnering further fame with remixes of Starsailor’s “Good Souls” and “Poor Misguided Fools” and Doves’ “Satellites.” Rich, textured tracks boasting a slew of instruments, perfectly assembled by producers Glover and Machin, are the basic building blocks of Soulsavers’ soundscapes. Add a handful of notable vocalists and a brilliant lyricist or two to the mix and the already impressive songs, which run the gamut in terms of genre, take on new vitality. more ›

No worries if you haven't paid Helmet any mind since the mid-nineties: the band's potent blend of post-hardcore riffing and sarcastic, smart-stupid lyrics made Page Hamilton and Co. underground stars, but it also unwittingly helped usher in the IQ-lowering hordes of nu-metal that sent heavy music into a self-loathing free fall at the turn of the century. That does not, however, discount the fact that Helmet was-and is-one of the most formidable acts in hard... more ›

Mike Patton and company delivered once again. Last Monday’s show at Emo’s was an inspiring event of extreme rock shenanigans. But before we get to the main course, let’s start with the openers. more ›

Ever noticed how 96.8% percent of songs you hear on the radio all sound alike? It's like there's one guy sitting around writing "hits" for whoever is popular at the moment. Cookie-cutter songs from one-hit wonders. The Austinist demands to know where have all the real musicians gone? Enter avant-rock supergroup Fantomas. more ›