Soundcheck has grabbed our attention constantly over the last year with colorful covers presenting regional talent like Voxtrot and Midlake. However, the glossy magazine features national acts as well, while keeping a close eye on major festivals -- both home and away. Soundcheck also incorporates additional flair into its usual, stellar content every month. An “Artist Perspective” feature (from the likes of Ramesh Srivastava) and columns such as Hometown Heroes keep this local ‘zine hip......

They're all over the place these days. The deck at Spiderhouse: on the cover Austin Music Magazine. Eating a taco at El Chilito, on the cover of The Chronicle. Pick up a copy of XL at Jo's on 2nd: there are their sweet faces yet again. The handsome Austin quintet Voxtrot, it seems, are kind of a big deal. We already knew they've been loved up by bloggers the world over, but magazine covers?......

Vote y'all. Then go buy records. Here's what's new today: Pavement Wowee Zowee: Sordid Sentinels Edition (Matador) Pavement's 1995 masterpiece came on the heels of Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, a decidedly more radio-friendly album. Pavement fans who dropped the needle on "We Dance" expecting some sort of answer to "Silence Kit" or 120 Minutes darling "Cut Your Hair" were probably surprised, but not disappointed (in time). Malkmus took a certain pride in alienating critics,......

Voxtrot started out as a channel for singer Ramesh Srivastava to vent his artistic talents. However, two EP’s and numerous successful shows later, Voxtrot has emerged as one of Austin’s most exciting prospects. Raised By Wolves and Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives were both released on the band’s own label, Cult Hero, and served up delightful, introspective pop, fit for most dance floors. Srivastav’s vocal style and genuine lyrics reveal pure authenticity while the......

Austin's own Voxtrot just announced last week that they've signed with an imprint of UK indie powerhouse label Beggars Group. PlayLouderecordings, according to Pitchfork, won't be re-issuing EPs Raised by Wolves and Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives, but the boys will head into the studio this fall to finally record their first proper full-length. Frontman Ramesh Srivastava, whom we interviewed just weeks ago, hinted that a superstar producer from across the Atlantic might be commissioned......

[Ed Note -- Austinist contributor Miguel Hinojosa recently sat down for a chat with Ramesh Srivastava, lead singer of Austin's indie pop wunderkinds Voxtrot. Adored by Pitchfork, the NME, fans from all over the states and overseas, and every music blogger who ever lived, these remarkably talented lads are on the verge of something extraordinary. Later this year they'll be releasing their debut full-length album; to tide you over for now, EPs Raised by......