Casey McPherson, frontman and founder of Austin's Alpha Rev , knows his way around a rock anthem of significant bluster -- just take a listen to "Phoenix Burn", the latest radio focus track (after the jump) from their fine New Morning album. But we're also fond of McPherson's quieter moments, best exemplified in "Colder Months", a song of fine-tuned melancholy and soul searching. It's also a nice way to edge into Turkey Day and the onslaught of winter chill. More DC on Alpha Rev here . [...]
Taken from the forthcoming album New Morning (April 20, Hollywood), the title track by Casey McPherson and his Austin, TX band Alpha Rev is a fine example of we've called "songs of drama and vision, at turns grandiose, soulful, gritty and mesmerizing." Alpha Rev - "New Morning" (from the album New Morning )

Alpha Rev taps director Mark Pellington for "New Morning" video Hollywood Records debut set for release April 20, 2010 Hollywood Record's newest signing Alpha Rev chose their hometown of Austin, TX to film their first video for "New Morning," the premiere single and title track from their upcoming Hollywood Records debut CD. At the helm, Mark Pellington , acclaimed director of films like Arlington Road and The Mothman [...]
Hollywood Record's newest signing Alpha Rev chose their hometown of Austin, TX to film their first video for "New Morning," the premiere single and title track from their upcoming Hollywood Records debut CD. At the helm, Mark Pellington, acclaimed director of films like Arlington Road and The Mothman Prophecies, as well as memorable music videos for artists like Bruce Springsteen, U2, Pearl Jam and The Foo Fighters. Though Pellington rarely accepts music video assignments, the director says he was deeply inspired by the intensity of Alpha Rev's music and lobbied to work with the band. Alpha Rev is also excited [...]
After a well-received 2007 independently released debut, Casey McPherson and his Austin TX band Alpha Rev return with some retooled favorites along with new songs on New Morning , due April 20 (Hollywood). Combining passionate, often orchestral melodic rock with a singer/songwriter's personal touch, Alpha Rev has carved out a niche of intelligent, emotionally driven songs played out on an expansive creative stage. Led by the fine new title track (now at iTunes - video after the jump), New Morning redefines the substantial passionate edge of one of Austin's best kept secrets with solid production [...]
We've got pretty high hopes for the new David Kahne-produced 2010 project from Austin's Alpha Rev , their first for a major label (Hollywood) and the one we think will take them to a whole new level. Led by former Indochine frontman and songwriter Casey McPherson, Alpha Rev, as we've noted here, "build songs of drama and vision, at turns grandiose, soulful, gritty and mesmerizing." Warm up to the perfectly timed "Colder Months" from the band's 2007 album The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned : Myspace Artist Site [...]

Fashion and Music go hand in hand so of course we wanted to give you the guide for everything you need to know about Austin Fashion Week . There are going to be a ton of events going on this week at local boutiques and salons featuring some of Austin's most promising designers and stylists. The weeks events will culminate with the Austin Fashion Awards on July 19th. Awards will be given out all with the accompanying soundtrack of some of this blogs favorite bands. Sched.org [ http://afw09.sched.org ] has the calendar set up so you can personalize your [...]

Starting out, I was based in the live music capital of the world, Austin, Texas. There is a band worth checking out every night, from the big names playing Emo's or Stubb's to the locals cutting their teeth at The Parish or Mohawk. Here are some the best that I had to pleasure to notice. Most people know Spoon and Voxtrot . They are the darlings of the Austin indie scene. Instrumental sensations Explosions in the Sky are opening for Smashing Pumpkins. Okkervil River [...]

Alpha Rev, Heart of Texas Music Fest 2006, courtesy of mary malton Every Monday-Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. The podcast features exclusive in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent musicians that KEXP DJs think listeners should hear, along with songs from more well-known artists. Today's featured selection is from the 2005 self-released Alpha Rev EP ... Alpha Rev - Stuck in a Crowd ( MP3 ) Listen to an [...]
Hot enough for ya? I'm sweating more than a...well I don't know what 'cause my brain melted about 4 days ago from this heat. Maybe some live music will cool you and me off. This is some of the stuff that is happening around town this week. Thursday 8/24 @ Stubb's inside the club: Birdmonster . Worth a listen. Plus get some good grub upstairs before the show. Thursday 8/24 @ Antone's : Tim Reynolds . [...]