Checking in with the Class of '06 BTWs today: In prep for the followup to their excellent debut Ash Wednesday, Elvis Perkins In Dearland are streaming three new tunes, featuring a bit of brass and…   Read Story »

Took us a few weeks, but finally we hopped the L across the river and had ourselves a night at Bowery Presents' renovated-Northsix digs. Actually, we had ourselves two of 'em -- on account of the…   Read Story »

Unlike "All The Night Without Love," there's no sign of Mr. Perkins's backing band, Dearland -- this one's meant just for Elvis, casting him as a throwback folkie with full moon eyes, mismatching…   Read Story »

If Friday's 'Roo music trolling left something to be desired, Saturday's lineup was more than just compensation. Of course it was all about the Police, but seeing the Lips' laser-pointered psych…   Read Story »

Not sure what the contributing factors were, but it seemed like everybody was a little frustrated yesterday down at SouthBy; people showing up to the right day party at the wrong time, jumbling their…   Read Story »

Artist To Watch Elvis Perkins just saw the re-release of his debut gem Ash Wednesday, a must have for fans of contemplative folk and morose, acoustic dirges. Not to say there's no levity to Elvis's…   Read Story »

The instant-vintage cinematography of this clip for one of Artist To Watch Elvis Perkins's many shining Ash Wednesday moments suits the troubadour perfectly, distilling his blend of casual, boheme…   Read Story »

Fuss-worthy folkies just don't come easy. But from the deep morass of capos and acoustics we have Elvis Perkins's Ash Wednesday, a stellar debut from a rising NY singer-songwriter. Double bass,…   Read Story »