Big news for Radiohead fans - they're taking it to the States next year. more ›

It was fitting that Portland Mayor Sam Adams introduced the Decemberists at Stubb's Saturday night. In a pre-recorded message, Adams urged audience members to introduce themselves to those immediately next to them, and painted a dream sequence in which the band was a group of wandering travelers on a wooded trail. Adam's gesture reflected the fact that the Decemberists have become one of Portland's biggest musical exports. Their sixth album, The King Is Dead, debuted at #1 in late January, and they have been enjoying radio play ever since. However, thanks to the group's earnestness in their playing and Colin Meloy's general likability as a front man, it was apparent that the band hasn't let mainstream success get in the way of putting on a great show. more ›

Last night's Elvis Perkins in Dearland show at the Parish was a special treat. The crowd came early for Other Lives, a lush folk outfit from Oklahoma, taking their seats and (shockingly) listening quietly to the opening set. Other Lives performed a cover of Leonard Cohen's "The Partisan", which astounded us with its haunting instrumentation. Elvis Perkins in Dearland took the stage to an anxious crowd (by this point, many were seated on the floor in front of the stage), and rolled through some familiar songs from this year's self-titled release as well as a couple of new songs. For the encore, Other Lives joined them on stage for a blistering finale. Happy faces descended to 6th street by midnight, but the lingering joy stuck with us to the morning. Austinist contributing photographer Chad Wadsworth was there to capture it all. more ›

Let us put it plainly: this is 2009's 'I saw them when' show. We suspect that in a few years, both of tonight's acts at The Parish Room will be turning up again at Stubb's or the Austin Music Hall, and many will kick themselves for missing the opportunity to catch this double bill of pretty and intelligent pop and Americana. more ›

We're giving you a few chances to win free tickets to the show and now we're throwing in an added bonus: select contest winners will get free tickets and posters signed by the band. Not just any poster, though - we'll be giving away screenprints of our original artwork created by Justin Cox (seen above). For your chance to win follow the jump. We'll be announcing winners next week! more ›

If you missed Elvis Perkins in Dearland at Austinist's SXSW day party, you're in luck. The sorrowful troubadour returns to Austin on May 11, supporting this year's eponymous album. more ›