Axel Willner records under the moniker The Field, and just released the thoughtful Yesterday and Today, his sophomore album and first with the addition of two new members. Yesterday and Today features six tracks of warm, personable techno, and includes guest John Stanier of Battles on the title track. The Field is performing at The Mohawk on Friday with The Juan Maclean, Ian Orth, and Jeramy Neugent, and Willner talked with us about his move from Stockholm to Berlin, remixing Thom Yorke and making changes. more ›

Scion’s free-with-RSVP events have fast become a mainstay of Austin’s nightlife. A DJ set by The Juan MacLean (a.k.a. John MacLean) is the feature attraction at this Thursday’s shindig at Beauty Bar. MacLean was a founding member of Six Finger Satellite -- (future DFA Records co-founder) James Murphy joined the team in the late 90’s to produce the band’s Law of Ruins album. After the initial demise of Six Finger Satellite, MacLean took some time off for personal development. He was eventually coaxed back into music by Murphy; MacLean’s debut solo album Less Than Human arrived in 2005. (Last year, Six Finger Satellite announced plans to reunite, sans MacLean.) more ›

Learning Secrets has been keeping busy. Founder Ian Orth reported big plans for the entity when we caught up with him in April, Learning Secrets then teamed up with Transmission Entertainment to bring us Riton in July, and we are eagerly awaiting details on their massive five year anniversary celebration coming in January of 2009. more ›