Texas Artists of the Year (1/15/11) Texas Music Magazine has named Erin Ivey one of their Top Artists of 2011!
More Top 10 love (1/6/11) Broken Gold landed multiple lists in The Austin Chronicle's Top 10 Albums of 2011
Best of 2011 (12/18/11) Broken Gold made the Texas Music Magazine BEST OF 2011 list, which will be featured in their Winter 2012 issue due out in January.
#1 Album of 2011 (12/15/11) Broken Gold is named the best album of 2011 by KUT's Kevin Connor.
Live video (10/22/11) Watch "Canyon" on BalconyTV. Then, download the bedroom demo of the song.
Documentary soundtrack (10/9/11) The Finest Kind with Erin Ivey recorded the soundtrack to Andrew Shapter's new documentary, The Teller and the Truth, at EAR Studio in Austin yesterday, improvising music to the Director's explanations of the scenes and moods. It was a magical session. I cannot wait to see and hear this movie!
Dark River review (9/30/11) "Erin Ivey's solemn reading of "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier" finds the young local songstress expanding her voice in a way that's stunning." Read it here.
Erin's Firsts (9/23/11) Check out Erin's List of Firsts c/o Transmission Entertainment & From the Mind of Adi.
New interview (9/5/11) Thanks to the ladies at TwentySomething Magazine for a great feature in their September issue.
Austin Music Minute (8/16/11) Laurie Gallardo featured my shows on KUT 90.5FM! "A sweetness, a beauty, a genuine charm..." Read or hear the radio spot HERE.
New compilation album (8/16/11) I am honored to be featured on the forthcoming album Dark River: Songs of the Civil War Era singing "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier" with Chuck Pinnell on guitar and Brian Standefer on cello. Other contributors include Jon Dee Graham, Slaid Cleaves, James McMurtry, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmy LaFave, Jeff Plankenhorn, and Warren Hood. The album is due out Tuesday, September 13.
"Chocolate" music video on Huffington Post (8/4/11) Hooray, we're officially newsworthy!
Do512 Top Picks (7/28/11) This weekend's music video premiere show made the short list.
Best of 2011 (7/12/11) Austin Chronicle columnist Jim Caligiuri included "Sorrow No More" as one of the best tracks of 2011 (so far)!
Texas Music Magazine review (7/10/11) "These are outstanding songs, played and sung with skill and committment." Read more of this great review!
"Chocolate" Music Video (6/30/11) Starring Erin and a gorilla, directed by Andrew Shapter, inspired by Pedro Almodovar, premiering at The HighBall on Friday, July 29. It's gonna be sweet.
OurStage feature (5/30/11) "Fans are empirical proof of an artist's allure. But fans who are willing to finance an album signify a draw that's more powerful than average. Seconds into hearing Erin Ivey sing, you'll understand why so many of her followers were willing to cough up some coin to help her latest record, Broken Gold, see the light of day." Read the whole post and please leave a comment!
Amelia tribute (4/28/11) There's a new video tribute to Amelia Earhart, featuring the song "Amelia" from Broken Gold. Please share it!
Austin Chronicle SXSW Picks (3/16/11) Erin Ivey and The Finest Kind made the Chronicle's short list of Friday Picks. The official SXSW showcase is at Flamingo Cantina at 8pm on Friday 3/18. "Ivey corrals them all with that velvet whip of a voice."
KUT Song of the Day (3/2/11) Download "Tricks", a *brand new* song performed live on 90.5FM.
Broken Gold: 4.5 stars in Austin Music & Entertainment (2/28/11) Latest album review "This album wears so well that I hope we won't have to wait another 3 1/2 years for another Erin Ivey & The Finest Kind release."
Broken Gold now on iTunes (2/22/11) Download Broken Gold on iTunes! Don't forget to leave a rating and/or write a quick review to help others discover the music.
More reviews for Broken Gold (2/22/11) Check out the recent reviews at Transmission Entertainment and SeeSawAustin.
Austin Chronicle interview (2/22/11) Audra Schroeder talks with Erin about Broken Gold.
Radio (2/21/11) Erin Ivey and The Finest Kind performed 3 songs live on KUT 90.5FM and you can hear it here.
KEYE TV live video (2/21/11) Watch Erin Ivey and The Finest Kind perform "Sorrow No More."
KXAN TV live video (2/21/11) Watch Erin's solo acoustic version of "Chocolate".
FOX live video (2/15/11) News anchor Joe Bickett calls Erin "one of the bestest, favoritest people we ever get to see on the morning show" in this Good Day Austin clip. Erin plays a solo acoustic version of "Sorrow No More."
Tribeza interview (2/5/11) Carla McDonald talks with Erin about making the new CD Broken Gold
Broken Gold: 5 STARS in Austin Monthly (2/1/11) "Sexy, bittersweet, and joyous."
KCRW DJ Picks for January (1/18/11) Send great big love to Valida Carroll for picking "Sing Out" from Broken Gold for this coveted spot at LA's KCRW radio. SING OUT!
100,000 profile views (1/10/11) In honor of passing 100,000 profile views on MySpace, the title track from BROKEN GOLD is available for FREE DOWNLOAD for the next 100,000 seconds. That's 1.157 days, if anyone's counting. I was going to make the song available on MySpace, but after an hour of messing with that piece of crap, it's now available at www.erinivey.com/preorder. Hope you love it!
Radio (12/18/10) New tracks from the forthcoming album Broken Gold are getting airplay in Austin (KUT 90.5 and KGSR 93.3) and Los Angeles (KCRW). Thanks to all the great folks making this possible. Got a minute? Request a song from Broken Gold!
Film preview (10/12/10) A single ("Sing Out") from Broken Gold is featured in a film preview for The Teller and the Truth by Andrew Shapter. Check it out and then download the song FREE!
iii 100% !!! (8/11/10) THANK YOU for helping us reach 100% of the $13,500 community support goal! Pre-orders of the forthcoming album ARE still available for a limited time. The more, the merrier! (and the bigger promotional push we'll be able to have) You all are truly the BEST!
Mastering (7/19/10) We're almost finished mastering the new album at Lurssen Mastering in LA.
Video interview (5/28/10) Check out the latest interview from a 6th Street rooftop in lovely Austin, Texas.
ESPN interview (4/2/10) It's not every day they let a girl on the mic.
Pre-order blitz (4/1/10) No foolin' - we're giving away an acoustic mp3 of "Chocolate (French Version)" to EVERYONE who pre-orders the new album.
Mixing in L.A. (3/1/10) We're almost finished mixing the new album and it sounds great!!!! Go get in on special pre-order goodies.
New Album Pre-Order (2/4/10) I've gone and made a record with The Finest Kind organ trio and it is VERY AWESOME! Pre-order it here and enjoy perks that others will never know...
More Haunting (11/25/09) Shows at The Ghost Room have been so well received, they've extended my residency! Dates above. Thanks and keep up the good lovin'!
News Interview (11/12/09) I'm in minute 3 of the KEYE TV story about modern music distribution. Also features Los Lonely Boys and Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel).
Video / Review (10/15/09) Fantastic video coverage of the Kaleidoscope Project and a backstage interview by the Republic of Austin
Austin Monthly Magazine Cover (10/10/09) What an amazing honor to be featured on the cover of Austin Monthly Magazine this October! I keep pinching myself.
THANK YOU (10/8/09) Thanks for making the Musical Kaleidoscope Project such a wonderful success! Check out all the pictures.
Musical Kaleidoscope Project Here are the special guests for the October 1 Musical Kaleidoscope Project, an exploration of improvisation and inter-disciplinary collaboration in The Rollins Theatre.
The Finest Kind - Hammond M3 organ trio - Rolf Ordahl, Ross Alexander, JJ Johnson
Red Corner Rhymers - Cheryl Kaderli, JC Baxter, Matt Howard, Gregg Irick,
Blue Lapis Light aerial dancers,
Ephraim Owens on trumpet,
Mike Henry as M.C.,
Jon Dee Graham on guitar,
Stephen Doster on guitar,
Joel Laviolette on mbira,
Danny Malone - song & dance man,
Matt Shields - tap dance
Erin Meyer & Noel Gaulin - projection design,
Brian Standefer - cello, and
Libby Kirkpatrick - voice
Save the Date We're gearing up for a musical kaleidoscope at The Long Center on Thursday, October 1. That's the day before ACL Festival. Kick off the weekend with me and some very special guests!
On Tour (6/26/09) Houston, LA, NYC, Chicago... I look forward to singing for you!
Writing Repose (5/12/09) I am buried in 6 weeks of hibernation in the Great North and will post updates on my blog until we meet again.
Austin Chronicle Article (4/29/09) "Ivey's adventurousness stands out in a town saturated with singer-songwriters." Link to it HERE.
Thank you. (4/28/09) Lately, I have been overwhelmed by your support and appreciation. Thank you for helping me come this far, wherever this is. It's nice to be here with you.
"Live at The Long Center" (4/14/09) Limited digital release of "Live at The Long Center" IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE!
Fox News Appearance (4/14/09) Live! and oh so early in the morning. Check it.
SXSW 2009 (3/3/09) My official SXSW showcase is Friday, March 20 at the live.create lounge at 10pm.
Hideout Performance Series (2/26/09) Last night's inaugural shows exceeded all my expectations. Thank you for coming! Keep spreading the word!
With Eddy Hobizal on Aielli Unleashed (2/24/09) Check out the live recording in KUT's Studio 1A.
Austinist Accolades (1/9/09) Palatial praise from Austin's Prince William!
Song of the Day (12/18/08) My live cover of Springsteen's "Atlantic City" is on Texas Music Matters. Download or stream it from the KUT website.
SOLD OUT Show at The Long Center (10/26/08) Thanks to everyone who packed the Rollins Theater for the first-ever live band performance there! Sorry we had to turn so many away... The DVD is coming in early 2009. Here are PHOTOS from the show.
Live on Austin's NPR station (10/25/08) Great live solo versions of "Amelia", "All in Time", "Take the One", and Bruce Springsteen's haunting "Atlantic City"right here.
Post-Africa/Pre-Monolith Interview (8/19/08) and free song downloads at MadeLoud.com
CD Review in EP Times (8/16/08) in the Celebrity Gossip column, no less!
From Zambia, With Love & Another Review (8/5/08) Back from Africa with jetlag and another review for the Sweet Little EP!
Sweet Little EP Review (5/24/08) Austin Sound rocks my world AND published a great review of the new CD.
Live On Austin's NPR Station (5/22/08) Listen to last weekend's performance on Folkways with Kevin Connor at KUT.org.
Northeast US Tour & Homecoming Show (5/14/08) Wrapped up last night in Annapolis, MD. Check out the short video recap of VA, NJ, & NY on my blog.
The Sweet Little EP is HERE! (4/12/08) There's so much I want to tell you, but I need some sleep before the release party, so for now you can purchase the new CD from CD Baby or iTunes.
Perez Hilton (4/7/08) The shout-out to "Chocolate" on PerezHilton.com has been generating quite a stir...
Austin Music Minute (3/24/08) Laurie Gallardo features "Chocolate" on the KUT 90.5FM Austin Music Minute.
Free CD Download (3/14/08) Make haste and download the Oh Crap Its SXSW mixtape, chock full of live-from-my-living-room antics. These songs are gonna look great on you.
Ready to Pop (3/4/08) Two new records are on their way (in April and July), lots of upcoming shows in far off places, and SXSW impending. Strapped in for the ride, I am ready to POP!
Austin Radio (12/28/07) Thanks to DJ Rocky Ruffhauser for including me as a featured artist in his end-of-the-year special, Le Chateau Daddy-O on KOOP 91.7fm.
World Leaders/Erin Ivey to Meet in Annapolis for Peace Conference/House Concert (11/23/07) In separate events strongly linked by location, world leaders and I will pursue "peace in the Middle East" and/or play some sweet tunes in my mom's living room. Two things I have that they don't: Joe Metzka on guitar and a full-length album for sale on iTunes.
In the Studio (10/18/07) I am recording new originals at Stinson Studios in Austin. There would be pictures except for another recent digital camera homicide. I'll work on it and get back to you.
Top Unsigned Artist Competition (9/17/07) Thanks to your votes, I was #1 in the second round of the Unsigned Artist Competition and got to perform at the legendary Antone's blues club in Austin. It was an amazing experience. THANK YOU!
Grand Hotel (9/1/07) Come see the debut of my new musical venture on Thursday evening, September 6 from 7-9pm on the lawn at the Triangle. Bring a picnic and watch the sun set to jazz songs from the 20s and 30s. Romance is in the air.
Top 25 (8/30/07) The Recording Conservatory of Austin has ranked me in the Top 25 for their Unsigned Artist Competition! The grand prize is professional studio time. Cast your vote before Sept 10 and please help spread the word.
Austin Lullabies (8/4/07) The new Song Series is called Austin Lullabies. The EP was released last night in Austin and will be available online soon.
CD Review (8/2/07) Critic Steve Bell reviews The 11th Floor here.
New Music. Free Stuff. (7/30/07) That's right... giveaways for everyone at Flipnotics this Friday for the official unveiling of the new Song Series! It's just a 1 hour set (9-10pm) and the last Austin show this summer, so come early to get a good seat. Jesse Sublett follows.
Solo Debut at the Cactus Cafe (7/28/07) Last night's show at the Cactus was amazing. Many thanks to Griff, Christopher, Plumtucker's David Lutes, and everyone who came out to see the set!
Austin Chronicle Recommended Show (7/21/07) Tonight's show at the Hole in the Wall has the glorious distinction of being a Chronicle recommended event, citing "Erin Ivey's temptation-treading moans." Mmm hmm.
Flipnotics at the Triangle - Thursdays 8pm through July! These shows are so fun to play. Thanks to everyone coming to see me. I love singing for you.
On the Austin Music Minute (6/23/07) Tune in to KUT 90.5 FM on Monday 6/25 to hear The 11th Floor featured by Teresa Ferguson on the Austin Music Minute throughout the day.
CD at Waterloo (6/12/07) The 11th Floor CD is now also available at Waterloo Records in Austin. Go get it!
Portland Press (5/10/07) The "delicious alterna-pop" of The 11th Floor is featured in The Oregonian newspaper's Pop Music spot. Read it HERE.
CD NEWS! (5/5/07) The 11th Floor is now available online.
c.jane (4/4/07) In the spot where By George resided on The Drag, c.jane has taken Austin by a dazzling storm of flirty dresses and sexy jeans. I'll be wearing some in upcoming performances.
Video Series (3/2/07) During the making of The 11th Floor album, I've been collecting random "fact of the day" footage, available HERE for the month of March.
Recording (2/20/07) Just a few days left in the studio before final mixing and mastering of The 11th Floor album. Pictures at my Blog and new audio coming soon!
Artist-in-Residence (1/15/07) I've been selected as the first Artist-in-Residence at Rumblefish in Portland, OR. This is an amazing opportunity to get creative and technical assistance with my album, along with support for licensing to TV, film, radio, etc. If you're a musician, check 'em out.
Yellow Brick Road (12/12/06) Maryland for Christmas, Austin for a private party gig, then to Portland, Oregon to record until March. I'll try to post lots of pictures over the next couple of months, though I am a serial digital camera killer. More on that later...
Confection EP Sold Out (11/4/06) No more EPs! Thanks for all your love & support.
High Street Fall Fiasco (9/28/06) Pictures of the Fall Fiasco are available here. Thanks to everybody who came. It was a great night!
Journal Star Interview (8/26/06) Here's the latest interview.
Erin Featured in Numero Magazine (8/5/06) Read a great article about Erin's time in Peoria and plans for the future.
Limited Edition EP (7/19/06) 99 numbered copies of the Confection EP are now available, featuring Rooftops, Chocolate, Never Thought, and Take the One.
Old Song/New Song (5/2/06) A Music Lab soundcheck (old song) and the first recording since Erin's electronic armageddon (new song) are available here.
Chicago Music Lab (2/23/06) Erin has been invited to attend the upcoming Red Bull Music Lab in Chicago! Check the blog for updates. If you are a musician interested in production, apply for this. It's coming to Houston, St. Louis, Raleigh, and San Francisco this year.
Project Studio (1/5/06) Happy New Year! The tower studio is up and running. See pictures here.
New Photos (12/13/05) Pictures shot in November by photographer Dave McClinton are now available in the Gallery.
... And Hiding Away (10/23/05) Erin will be dedicating 2006 to a musical chrysalis near Chicago. She departs Austin mid-November to prepare her cocoon.
Four Weeks at the Top (9/27/05) Thanks to each of you who downloaded Erin's track from Austin Online Music, making it the most downloaded song for a month straight.
FAQs Posted (9/13/05) Your frequently asked questions are being answered in the Library.
Most Downloaded Song (9/6/05) Thanks for making Gone the most listened to and most downloaded song on Austin Online Music for one week and counting!
Gone Featured at Austin Online Music (8/31/05) Austin Online Music has recognized Erin Ivey as a Founding Artist and chosen Gone (Early Version) as a Featured Song on launch day.
'The 11th Floor' Production Blog (8/26/05) Be the first to know the latest.
MP3 Distributor Named (8/21/05) Erin has joined Kelly Clarkson, Tom Waits, and Dave Matthews in choosing Weedshare to distribute her mp3s online. Weed files let listeners audition, buy, promote, legally distribute, and get paid for peer-to-peer file sharing. Randy Alberts wrote a great article explaining how it works.
Gone Featured on Red Bull Site (7/22/05) Check out the video featuring audio clips from the Dallas Music Lab track.
ErinIvey.com Redesign (6/23/05) Check back often for website expansions, song clips, news, photos, giveaways, and stories from 'The 11th Floor'.
Erin Ivey Track Released (5/5/05) Erin's track, Gone, appears on a compilation of new electronic music released by Red Bull.
Recording in the Stoneleigh Penthouse (4/2/05) With the help of Rumblefish CEO Paul Anthony, Erin is producing a new track in the penthouse of the Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas. Built in 1923, the hotel's trap doors, secret passageways, sliding mirrors, and hidden rooms enhance the atmosphere of the track, a prison folk song from the turn of the 20th century.
Dallas Music Labs (3/20/05) Erin has been selected to attend a five-day music production workshop with producers Lorin Ashton and Craig Russo. Erin is one of ten participants selected from the southwest US.