A talented singer/songwriter has a knack for soothing the soul, which may be a perfect respite from this everlasting heatwave. Quit the hustle, slow down, and stumble into Club De Ville tonight to catch the humbling, introspective lyrical anecdotes and sweet jams of Seth Sherman. The singer/songwriter/guitarist composes twangy, finger-picking songs that sit on the fence between folk and classic rock in the vein of M. Ward, Dawes, and The Tallest Man on Earth. more ›

Swedish folk singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson has an innate ability to cut to the core of the introspective-everyman. His humble songs spin timeless accounts built from the bare essentials that riddle a wanderlust’s heart: a lust for the dusty trails and the longing for love and simplicity. more ›

Though Kristian Matsson lives across the Atlantic, his unforgettable music has made an impression on U.S. listeners in an undeniable way. He was plucked from obscurity to open for one of 2008's most influential bands, Bon Iver, and after proving himself to be a considerable force on that tour, he was snagged by Austin's own Dead Oceans label. more ›

For nearly a decade, John Vanderslice has consistently accomplished the difficult task of seamlessly, and seemingly carelessly, blending the streamlined, edgy production he terms "sloppy hi-fi" with complicated lyrics expressed by cryptic characters. more ›