One wouldn't necessarily assume all "heavy music" shares a common thread - in fact, sometimes it seems unfair to align the challenges of improvised music with brutal grindcore, shrill no wave gesticulation, and avant-garde prog theatrics. Each form of music certainly has its own rules and normative structure, and its own independent value. However, uncompromising art of whatever stripe should inspire respect, and the work that Weasel Walter puts into every one of his projects is plainly visible, whatever the subcategory. more ›

For the past several years, Austin's Weird Weeds have been a sort of "bridesmaid" band. That's chiefly because they defied easy categorization - too twee to fit into the "freak folk" arena, too noisy and/or toothy to fit in with the psychedelic drones of fellow Texans Charlambides and Shawn David McMillen, and too much song craft to run with the "experimental" crowd (though drummer-songwriter Nick Hennies is a noted contemporary classical percussionist). more ›

The Church of the Friendly Ghost is planning a special performance at The Compound this Wednesday, featuring eclectic performer Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu performing solo. more ›

Who are The Visitations, and why might you care? If you've got any stock in the southern pop renaissance of Elephant Six, you probably will. more ›