Austra posts new dates in Asia

Today, Austra announced they will be playing for the first time in Japan and Thailand this December in support of their latest album Olympia. And at the end of November, the band plays the wonderfully named Clockenflap Festival in Hong Kong, China. Seriously. Best. Festival Name. Ever. Looks like they electro-popsters are extending their reach […]

Austra shares ‘Forgive Me’ as new single

Austra posted this week on Soundcloud that “Forgive Me” is the second single from their sophomore album Olympia. But even better is that the single’s release will feature a three-track bundle with two new songs. The Nov. 25 release will feature “Hopeless Place” and “Holy Place.” The band also mentions that they will be continuing […]

REVIEW: Austra at Trees in Dallas

Strangely, I got what I expected from last night’s Austra show in Dallas — this is not a bad thing. Just like the band’s music, they delivered a solid and sleek set without ever wasting an iota of time or energy on anything unnecessary. No overuse of banter, but just enough. No posturing, but lead […]

LISTEN: Austra’s ‘Olympia’

NPR has posted a First Listen of Austra’s second release, Olympia. If it’s anything like their phenomenal 2011 release Feel It Break, expect good things. That album was legendary and only set the bar high for this sophomore effort. From NPR.com: Over time, Austra has expanded from a core trio — with bandleader [Katie] Stelmanis […]

WATCH: The Hidden Cameras’ ‘Gay Goth Scene’

Perhaps scarier than any haunted house or slimy monster is this Hidden Cameras video for “Gay Goth Scene.” High school kids taunting the outcast is no fun, but the drama is dynamic here as the popular crowd target the lone gay. With a small glimmer of hope by a fellow student, the 4:50 minute video […]

LISTEN: Ricky Martin’s ‘Come With Me’

HuffPost Gay Voices posted this clip of Ricky Martin’s newest single “Come With Me,” which they say will appear on his tenth (TENTH!) studio album. We just can’t figure out how he will make the time to record what with his kids, TV appearances and now coaching in the Australian version of The Voice (how […]