All photos courtesy Eric Uhlir and Chad Wadsworth. more ›

Well, it's hardly an ACL "aftershow" if it takes place prior to the Festival, but Emo's is hosting a performance by School of Seven Bells and Phantogram this evening. Click through after the jump for your chance to win tickets. more ›

Benjamin Curtis was the guitarist of the band Secret Machines, which he formed with brother Brandon Curtis and friend Josh Garza. In 2007, he had a change in heart. Joining up with Alejandra and Claudia Deheza from the band On!AirLibrary! (both groups were on tour with Interpol at the time), they regrouped to create School of Seven Bells. Unlike the heavier pummeling of his former group, School of Seven Bells resides more in dreamy, soundscape territory, and the band is currently working on their second record. Benjamin spoke with us in anticipation of his group's appearance at ACL Festival in just a few weeks. more ›

Southern California's KCRW (home of Morning Becomes Eclectic) has announced their SXSW showcase, taking place at Buffalo Billiards on Wednesday evening. The lineup is solid, featuring experi-psych darlings School of Seven Bells, as well as Port O'Brien, Ida Maria, Other Lives, Boat People and Angus & Julia Stone. more ›