Who and what: The artists formerly known as Pure Ecstasy have announced details concerning the release of their debut record, to be entitled Pleasure. The album art could be described as "paperback romance novel chic." more ›

In case you're still buzzing from Tuesday night's epic Pavement show and aching for more low-fi glory, there's a chance for more on Friday night at Mohawk. Or if you missed Ty Segall the last time they were in town (in August at Emo's), you'll definitely want to be in attendance. Opening for Ty Segall are two quality local groups: psych-rockers The Golden Boys and dream pop purveyors Pure Ecstasy. more ›

It’s that time again - The Rumble is rocking Beerland this Wednesday night. The show's lineup includes Pure Ecstasy, Soft Healer and Sleep ∞ Over, which is sure to mean an evening full of delightfully ethereal tunes, all for the bargain price of free! more ›

Owing only to a handful of limited edition singles and mp3s floating in the ether, the soothing blissed-out pop of Pure Ecstasy has recently enjoyed national attention. They’ve caught the careful eye of video producers Yours Truly (who filmed the band playing at Aquarius Records in San Francisco) and the turned-up noses at Pitchfork. The band hails from right here in Austin, and features Nate Grace on guitar and vocals, Jesse Jenkins on bass and backing vocals and Austin Youngblood on drums. The band spoke with us over email this past week, and their latest release is a split single on Light Lodge with the band Sleep Over. more ›

Vice magazine, in typical flippant fashion, says: "Austin Texas is ridiculously proud of its musical heritage, even though it just boils down to one road of nasty bars and a Mexican restaurant full of fat guitar teachers." Ooh burn! But at least the magazine knows enough to spotlight quality local label Light Lodge, who have been putting out variances of psychedelic pop which first caught our attention at the beginning of this year. more ›

You may know troubadour Red Hunter from his alias Peter and the Wolf, under which he has released thoughtful, engaging folk records for the last few years. You may remember that he switched modes and began recording under the name Mellow Owl, and you may have checked out his MySpace recently and discovered that he appears to be going by the name Peter and ze WolfOwl these days. more ›

Austin's Pure Ecstasy have a new video for "Easy" done by Yours Truly. The band's washed out sounds will reach vinyl soon, as Light Lodge releases the 7". Light Lodge is also putting out Survive's self-titled 10" and the Silver Pines' Forces LP. more ›