Bespectacled bastion of super-chill hipness Chazwick Bundick (don't let the old-school name fool you) has been on a laid-back rampage this entire year, as his Toro y Moi project has gone from South Carolina under-the-radar to one of the year's most quietly appreciated newcomers. Now that he's taken the sound of debut album Causers of This from the solitude of bedroom production to a full-blown three piece stage presence, we felt the need to have a talk with Chaz about his ascension, his expanded band, and the fact that his Fun Fest performance happened to fall on his birthday. more ›

Chazwick Bundick, who performs under the stage moniker Toro Y Moi, exploded onto the scene earlier this year on the strength of his debut album, Causers of This, and the crowd filling the space beyond the Orange stage gave a pretty accurate indication of how popular the young South Carolinian has become. more ›

It’s not often you hear about an up-and-coming indie act out of Columbia, South Carolina. It’s not like we’re saying there’s anything wrong with the capital city of the Palmetto State, quite the opposite. At first glance, the city doesn’t appear to have a glowing indie scene, but lift up your ears and you’ll hear groups like Heist and the Accomplice, the high school band of Chazwick Bundick of Toro Y Moi, coming from the coffee shops and spots like the New Brookland Tavern. more ›

First under the Manitoba moniker, and now as Caribou, Canada’s Dan Snaith has diligently delivered sweeping streams of euphonic electronica, evolving unerringly throughout the course of ten years in this business. His résumé boasts a plethora of releases that showcase his inherent gift for assembling, fine tuning, and honing assorted beats and sounds in a concise fashion. His substantial catalog of work also demonstrates his willingness to touch upon a number of different strains within the realm of lush textures. While some of his compositions are simply ear-candy for a serene day at work or a languid laze on the beach, other pieces, including many selections off the new record Swim, are better suited for a night out on town and an ensuing trip to the nearest trance floor. And lucky for us, he’ll be in Austin on Sunday in support of that aforementioned album, released last month on Merge Records. more ›

Austinist, WOXY and BMI are proud to announce our 5th annual day party during SXSW, happening March 17 at the Mohawk on Red River St. in Austin, Texas. This year's event is our best yet, and we're so proud to announce the lineup, featuring: White Denim, Besnard Lakes, Washed Out, Small Black, Royal Bangs, Toro y Moi, Phantogram, Warpaint, Julianna Barwick, Yukon Blonde, Body Language, Anni Rossi, MyNameisJohnMichael, All Get Out, and Dan Black. more ›

23 year old Chaz Bundick is probably the most innovative musician to come out of South Carolina in a long while. His Toro y Moi project has been burgeoning since 2001, but this year's Causers of This seems to have pushed him over the edge into the spotlight. more ›

Halloween is just around the corner and it’s natural to gravitate towards all things dreary and sinister leading up to October 31st. Especially in light of the gloomy weather in Central Texas lately. But if you’re in the mood for irresistible melodies garnished with glistening synthesizer and drum machine beats, head down to The Mohawk tonight for a hearty helping of Islands’ shiny pop songs. Although the Canadian band’s lyrics have been known to contain some dark subject matter, their forte is undeniable hooks and hum-along choruses, the kind that bounce around in your head all day. The duo of Nick Thorburn and Jamie Thompson formed Islands in 2005 following the demise of The Unicorns and released their debut album Return To The Sea in April of 2006. Thompson left the band shortly after, leaving Thorburn to spearhead 2008’s Arm’s Way but rejoined the ranks prior to Vapours. The new album (released last month) finds Thorburn, Thompson, and company in good form, fine-tuning an accessible collection of atmospheric synth-pop soundscapes to perfection. more ›

Suspend your disbelief in the healing powers of irony and neon for just one moment, and open your heart a bit to the visiting charms of Baltimore's EAR PWR and TORO Y MOI from Columbia, South Carolina. more ›