Live music preview: Neon Indian, Octopus Project headline Scootenanny Saturday

This Saturday is the first Scootenanny at The Historic Scoot Inn in East Austin. Neon Indian (DJ set) and The Octopus Project headline the event which runs from 4 p.m. to 2 p.m. Also performing at the show is Night Drive, Ishi, Holiday Mountain, The Black and White Years, Orthy,Corduroi, Wrestlers and AJ Vincent. With a list of great, local bands like that, Scootenanny looks to be an... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Weekend music preview: The Boxing Lesson, Black & White Years, Mighty Mountain

With Free Week in the books and local acts looking ahead to what promises to be a juggernaut of a South by Southwest this March, there is a ton of new music to check out. This weekend features a vinyl release from The Boxing Lesson, a CD release from art-rockers, The Black and White Years and a show by Austin buzz band... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: The Octopus Project's dance party at Spiderhouse

The live music scene in Austin is as varied as it is brilliant. Amid the Texas music, indie rock, alt-country and folk music that abounds there is a small but talented electro-pop scene led by The Octopus Project. While their latest album, "Fever Forms" (2013) is a great listen, nothing compares to the quartet's live show. The Red Bull Sound Select dance party the band played at Spiderhouse Ballroom last night is a perfect example of how the group merges their... Continue reading at Examiner.com