Spencer Stephenson, aka Abacus , is a Denton-based producer and musician that pieces together incredible songs with found and recycled sounds.
The music he creates is dreamy and glitchy, inspired a lot by bands like Caribou and Four Tet. He's up in north Texas right now, but has plans to start performing here in Austin this year with the release of his full-length, which will probably be released under a different moniker.
Stephenson has loads of talent...
Preview: WOXY and Austinist Present Four Tet at The Mohawk...
Public School Four Tet & Nathan FakeSaturday, February 20thThe Mohawk (912 Red River)9pm, AA, $12[info] | [tickets]As Saturday nights at The Mohawk go, you could do far worse than the...
J Tillman Releases "Wild Honey Never Stolen" 7"
J Tillman might not be from Austin, but his label, Western Vinyl is totally homegrown. They're releasing a limited edition 70 gram 7" from Tillman this month with two tracks, "Wild Honey...
Balmorhea Prep Constellations
Locals Rob Lowe and Michael Muller, the songwriting force behind Western Vinyl's Balmorhea, are prepping the February 23, 2010 release of their latest full-length, Constellations. The group...
Music News & Notes: Yellow Fever, Strange Boys, TV Torso & More
TV Torso courtesy Daytrotter Ola Podrida's new record, Belly of the Lion, is out this week on Western Vinyl. Check out the video for "This Old World". Yellow Fever (Jennifer Moore and Adam...
Fiona Apple Emerges at Pitchfork SXSW Showcase
Fiona Apple will play their official showcase on Thursday, March 15. The show will take place at Central Presbyterian Church for only 400 people and is open only to badge-holders. [ more ›...
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