…”Who, I wondered, would bring that kind of energy and excitement to SXSW this year in lieu of the now-certified stadium-rock Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Apparently, that’s local Austin psych-rockers (and former Houstonians) Ume. A growing band just about to break out, they secured a beautiful opening spot for Cloud Nothings and Portugal. The Man at...

Infographic on top emerging artists of 2013, via Paste Magazine and Sonicbids: http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/03/infographic-13-emerging-bands-for-2013.html    

Thank you for an amazing 2012! Here’s to an even better 2013.  We’re finishing the new record this month… new music coming soon…

New music video for “Run Wild” premiered on mtvU today – check it out! http://bit.ly/QLg3ON Buy the song here on iTunes: http://bit.ly/qMB6Em    

Watch our story and join us at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/umemusic/ume-the-new-record!

Ume is going into the studio with Grammy-winning producer Adam Kasper (Nirvana, Cat Power, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age). We are self-funding the recording and could use your help!

Ume will join The Smashing Pumpkins for their Austin show at Stubb’s 9/27 and Tulsa show at Cain’s Ballroom 9/28!  Both shows sold-out!

Catch Ume on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” Season Premiere airing Sept 3rd on the Travel Channel!

480 Pixels: A Brooklyn Vegan Music Photography Exhibit features this amazing shot of Ume by Chris La Putt.  Exhibit runs at New York’s 92Y Tribeca Gallery through Sept. 6th.  

Perry Farrell called Ume to personally invite the band to open for them at their sold-out Lollapalooza after-show! Ume will join Jane’s Addiction and Franz Ferdinand at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on August 4th!

Ume makes their European debut at this year’s Rock en Seine Festival in Paris, France

Laura Whitmore of Guitar World interviews Lauren Larson of Ume. http://www.guitarworld.com/guitar-girld-interview-lauren-larson-ume