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Squanto’s Spear of Density
For fans of ’90s trip-hop, early Beck, glitchwerks, the poetry of John Ashbery and Jorie Graham, and music as people 30 and older probably...
Old Man Luedecke, Tim O’Brien at Live Oak On Friday
What’s the difference between a banjo and an anchor? You tie a rope around an anchor before you throw it overboard.
What’s the difference between...
The Positive And Negative Of Sir Doug Sahm
First-time filmmaker Joe Nick Patoski had a good problem at tonight's showing of Sir Doug & The Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove -- more patrons...
FWRA IV
Can a body criticize a festival that’s only in its fourth year? Because that’s what I’m fittin’ t’do. (But not really.)
The fest in question...
Hate Your Friends Love Music
An all-time classic “band dudes” conversation is the one that starts with “We should totally start a band together.”
Usually there’s lots of complimentary banter...
Welcome, Wayside Ballroom
Right now, The Wayside Ballroom is a mess. Electrical cables dangle from the “ceiling,” machinery and tools are strewn across the dust-and-debris-covered floor, and...
Vodeo’s Auspicious Debut
These guys must get laid a lot. Not that having acrobatic sex with as many attractive people as possible is every musician’s dream, but...
New Local Music
Jessie Frye’s Boys’ Club
Jessie Frye has balance working in her favor. Her rich voice could easily work in the hands of a dance-pop...
Pimpadelic: Still Hear
A long time ago, I was close friends with a guy who was pretty deep into the local punk/metal scene, which was helpful to...
Wrecked Room
For those of you old enough to remember, you’ve got to ask yourself: Was The Wreck Room really as great as everyone says it...



















