KEXP Seattle — We are about to begin the KEXP broadcast from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop in Austin during SXSW. Today, we have a great lineup starting an old KEXP favorite, the legendary Robyn Hitchcock and ending with a new British buzz band Palma Violets. Check o... more info

KEXP Seattle — Austin was blissfully cool and breezy this morning as the floor in front of our stage at Mellow Johnny’s filled - excitement for the start of our SXSW programming clear. And what better way to kick off the week than with the iconic and hilarious Ro... more info

Consequence of Sound — Glad that rock and roll is an old man's game now. more info

Consequence of Sound — Welcome correspondence, even if the news isn't particularly pleasant. more info

Here Comes The Flood — Quick, name an album that mentions Charles Baudelaire's Fleur du Mal not just once, but twice in the lyrics. Bonus point for those who can add another fabled 19th century writer. Give up? It's on Things As They Are the new full-length by Saint Mayb... more info

Consequence of Sound — Man turns 60, then releases his 19th solo album. more info

Guardian Music — Son of Rogue's Gallery, a compilation of songs from the seafaring tradition, will feature a grizzled crew including Keith Richards, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave and Shane MacGowanIggy Pop, Patti Smith, Tom Waits and the Pogues' Shane MacGowan are among t... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonFor fans of jangly, emotionally acute indie-rock, Big Star are an ur-band, although their third album, variously dubbed Third and Sister Lovers, is apt to separate the mere admirers from the cult devotees. Recorded in chaos, never pro... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The singer and prolific go-to collaborator steps into the spotlight for the first time in 11 years, recording songs written just for her by M. Ward, Andrew Bird, Stephin Merritt, Vic Chesnutt, Robyn Hitchcock, and more. Kelly Hogan's new album,... more info

Chicago Tribune — It's nice to have talented friends. Kelly Hogan has collected dozens of them over the years in a career marked as much by her personal generosity as her remarkable singing voice, and ace songwriters such as Vic Chesnutt, Robyn Hitchcock and Stephin M... more info