The Shondes were one of the first bands I featured when popolio first kicked-off in 2008. I did a popolio podcast interview with one of the members and it was only the second one ever! I even went out to the Austin stop of their tour at that time, and though I didn’t make a formal post out »
Scott Wesley pop quiz 2.0 – chicago beats…by SXSW Artist
Scott Wesley is the first of three Chicago-area artists that we will be featuring who are playing this Official SXSW Party. Scott has been working on his sophomore release, Seconds to Years, for close to ten years and is just about to unveil it after all these years of blood, sweat, and tears. Congrats to him. Enjoy his pop quiz! March 9, »
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Ume pop quiz 2.0 – SXSW Artist
One-girl-two-guys post-punk ATX band, UME, have gotten some rave reviews pretty much across the board, not only for their sound, but for their live show, too. Their SXSW showcase will be on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at as 10PM at Submerged (333 E. 2nd Street). For more go to SXSW. Editor’s Note: I believe UME has provided the first link »
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Tuesday Tease
March 9, 2010 A popolio selection of today’s New Releases.
Miguel Bosé Cardio
Broken Bells Broken Bells
Gorillaz Plastic Beach
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Greatest Hits [original recording remastered]
The Knife Tomorrow, In A Year
Patty Larkin 25
Anais Mitchell Hadestown
Selena La Leyenda
chicago beats by CHICAGO.COM/MUSIC and kingtello Official SXSW Party@Tap Room Next Friday 3/19 – Austin
popolio will be featuring pop quizzes by a few of the artists featured on this bill starting tomorrow. Chi-Town music representing in the ATX! Click on the banner to go to the official site and get more deets. Add this Official SXSW Party to your “Must Hit List.”


