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 here in the store or at CD Baby.
Featured By 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.