11th Hour SXSW Recommendations
The ATH IT Department curates a last‑minute SXSW music guide featuring five standout acts. Nightbus will spin vinyl on Sunday at Tweedy’s, while Belfast’s Chalk promises heavy, menacing beats. Modeselektor brings early‑2000s East Berlin synth vibes to the Speakeasy, and Night Drive continues its annual SXSW dance party tradition. Jet Cemetery caps the lineup with a record‑release day party at the 13th Floor on March 14.
The Lemon Twigs Announce Look for Your Mind LP
The Lemon Twigs have announced their new LP, *Look For Your Mind*, slated for release on May 8, 2024 via Captured Tracks. The record continues the band’s signature blend of classic pop‑rock with unexpected, left‑field flourishes, pushing the retro formula toward...
Sylvie’s Head Share Frankie + Announce Debut
Swedish indie outfit Sylvie’s Head announced their debut album, Everything is Free, slated for release later this year on the Welfare Sounds label. The band melds nostalgic 1990s alternative rock with underground techno rhythms, creating a heavier, club‑ready sound. Critics...
Runo Plum Preps Bloom Again EP (SXSW Artist)
Indie singer‑songwriter Runo Plum is set to debut her new Bloom Again EP at SXSW. The EP, scheduled for release on May 8 through the Winspear label, showcases a minimalist, guitar‑centric sound that emphasizes intimate vocals. Critics note the track’s sparse...
Touch Girl Apple Blossom Share Vacation Video
Touch Girl Apple Blossom is set to drop their new single "Graceful" on May 15, released through K Records in partnership with Perennial Death. The track marries bright, dueling guitars with Olivia’s lush vocal contrast, creating a dance‑floor‑ready yet tension‑filled...
Circling Back to Figure Eight
Figure Eight, an emerging indie act, has issued a new 7‑inch single through Cherub Dream Records. The track opens with a two‑minute stretch of airy, patient sound before erupting into a wall of ambient distortion. Critics note the deliberate contrast...
Special Friend Share Isolation Single
The indie duo Special Friend has unveiled their new LP, delivering a mix of upbeat singles and a softer, Camera Obscura‑style pop sound. The record showcases the group’s trademark vocal harmonies and feather‑light guitar jangle. Their lead single “Clipping” will be...
Youbet Share Receive Video
Youbet is riding the current grunge revival by infusing the genre’s gritty guitar work with subtle pop melodies. Their new single demonstrates this blend, offering both distortion‑driven intensity and catchy hooks. The band will release a self‑titled LP on May 1...
Fresh Indiepop From The Cat’s Miaow and the Autocollants
Bandcamp Friday spotlighted a split 7″ featuring The Cat’s Miaow and the Autocollants, released by Shelflife Records. The Autocollants debut new material for the first time since 1999, delivering classic, jangly indie‑pop reminiscent of Jeanines. The Cat’s Miaow contributes a rambling, Velvet Underground‑esque...
Kelley Stoltz Announces New LP for Dandy Boy Records
Indie musician Kelley Stoltz has unveiled a new track that previews his upcoming LP. The song features a driving bass line, ringing guitars and a space‑age garage aesthetic. The full album, titled "If You Don't Know Me, Buy Now," is...