Phantogram had the luck of the scene setting the stage, with a nearly full moon and a slight arctic influx perfectly synced to the band’s snowy shoe-gaze guitars and remote, beautiful beatscapes. Austinites duly overreacted to the temperature dip by busting out the exotic Russian hats, equal parts Philip Treacy and dead thing. Packed to capacity in Mohawk’s homey outdoor half shell, the anticipation had a cozy campfire intimacy. more ›

A Phantogram song is easy to enjoy. Their self-described “street beat psych pop” tips its hat to ‘90s trip-hop, but with enough hooks to keep the narcotized music from floating off into its own headspace. The duo drops by the Mohawk tonight to show off an attention to detail that’s remarkable for such a young group. more ›

SXSW can be a hectic and overwhelming situation for music lovers. There's always a long list of bands you know you want to see, but there's also always a ton of bands that you're intrigued by. Here at Austinist, we've got a few favorites we're excited for, and a handful of under the radar bands that we want to make sure you've got a lead on. more ›

Austinist, WOXY and BMI are proud to announce our 5th annual day party during SXSW, happening March 17 at the Mohawk on Red River St. in Austin, Texas. This year's event is our best yet, and we're so proud to announce the lineup, featuring: White Denim, Besnard Lakes, Washed Out, Small Black, Royal Bangs, Toro y Moi, Phantogram, Warpaint, Julianna Barwick, Yukon Blonde, Body Language, Anni Rossi, MyNameisJohnMichael, All Get Out, and Dan Black. more ›

Phantogram is Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, the Saratoga Springs duo that have known each other since junior high. Their chemistry is remarkable, showing through on their compositions again and again. more ›