Exclusive Phoenix Interview!
We had the chance to catch up with international music sensation, Phoenix, when they were recently in town.
Bands
The Lineups – Weekend 1 & 2
We know that some of you have asked whether Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 will be the exact same lineup. The answer is yes – but not 100%. Though the majority of the acts will play double weekends, a handful of local and emerging artists will vary from Weekend One to Weekend Two.
Artist Discovery: Patrick Watson
Patrick Watson released his latest album on Domino and Secret City back in April and you can catch him at The Barton Springs Stage @ 1:30PM on ACL Friday!
Lance Herbstrong Q+A
ACL EXCLUSIVE! Lance Herbstrong hooks up with fellow 2012 ACL Festival artist Thievery Corporation to bring ACL fans their latest remix!
Artist Discovery: Paste Magazine & The Avett Brothers
For the final chapter of our 2012 ACL Artist Discovery Series, Paste Magazine’s Tyler Kane talks to folk-rockers The Avett Brothers about their natural musical progression and their newest album, The Carpenter.
Artist Discovery: BrooklynVegan & Zola Jesus
This week’s Artist Discovery feature from BrooklynVegan’s Andrew Sacher looks at why you won’t want to miss the larger-than-life sounds of Zola Jesus.
Artist Discovery: Live Music Blog & Los Campesinos!
Live Music Blog’s Michael Wren developed an early and passionate love for the prolific, Spanish-named, Welsh band, Los Campesinos! – here’s why.
Artist Discovery: Consequence of Sound & Quiet Corral
Summer may be officially over, but take the advice of Consequence of Sound’s Megan Ritt and savor the last days of summer with the guitar-heavy folk rock sounds of Quiet Corral.
Artist Discovery: CultureMap & Justin Jones
We’ve teamed up with a handpicked group of the best music writers on the web – from Austin and beyond – to give you a deeper look at the broad range of talented artists set to perform at ACL this October.