Speaking of Sonic Youth…I kid, I kid. The comparisons have been made on many occassion, but with the latest release of the Sunshower EP, local trio Ume, have proven that they are carving out their own individual and unique sound that has much of the Austin music scene abuzz. The band has been recently recieved [...]
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Post-punk icons, Sonic Youth are still at and haven’t slowed down much since they first hit the scene, quite a few years ago. The band has a new record coming out June 9th, on a new label for them, Matador Records, titled Eternal. What’s gonna be different with the new recording, other than the label? [...]
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I’ve always enjoyed the Black Cab Sessions. There’s something unique about having a band play in the back of a..cab and capturing the performance. The St. Vincent and My Morning Jacket performances were great, and now Black Cab Sessions brings us one of the more buzzed about bands around the indie rock world, Grizzly Bear. [...]
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photo: SarahanaI recently passed along my tardy discovery of the local band Balmorhea, and the great music that they are producing. And soon enough the opportunity to catch that music performed live by the band arises. Fresh off a European tour, the band is welcomed back in town with a show @ Stubb’s inside [...]
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Just wanted to list a few of the more interesting reads that I have come across this week on the ol internet. Some about the business of music and some just for pure pleasure.-I’ll start with something of just pure pleasure. I came across this post over @ MuzzleofBees.com containing a video clip of [...]
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Centromatic might be the headliner for tonight’s show @ The Parish, but the Austin based outfit Monahans has been a favorite of mine for a couple of years now and the opportunity to catch these guys live is a rare one these days. The band has it’s second full length recording Dim The Aurora is [...]
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When listening to the lyrics of Elvis Perkins it’s hard to not assume some connection between the words and the life of the man behind the words. Yet, as easy as it could be a practice in self loathing and pity, the songs of Perkins embody a sense of hope and wellness within his world, [...]
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The lovely and talented St. Vincent will be stopping by Waterloo Records for an in-store performance on June 8th June 19th (Updated just after I put this up) @ 3 p.m. This is a bit strange, as she isn’t scheduled to perform here in Austin until the 19th of June @ The Mohawk, and the [...]
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The upcoming release by the mighty and great Wilco, simply called Wilco (The Album) is set to for legal June 30th on Nonesuch records, but the band has made the entire album available for stream on their site. No word as to how long it will be up for listening, so check it while you [...]
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photo: Courtney ChavanellIt seems just like yesterday, but 2006 is almost a lifetime away in an industry that changes as frequently as your facebook updates. 2006 was the year that one of Austin’s more promising punk/indie bands decided to call it quits. To most, The Arm probably doesn’t even ring familiar, but for those [...]
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The band that has built it’s reputation by constantly touring, and by putting on shows that are raucous and somewhat unpredictable, Lucero, kick it up tonight @ Emo’s. Much like the great Replacements, Lucero are known for hard living, hard drinking, and hard rockin, which always makes for an interesting show. The band has probably [...]
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Bill Callahan’s latest recorded offering has received nothing but positive feedback from both critics and fans. I personally, and ashamedly admit that I have yet to pour over the album in it’s entirety, but promise to resolve this issue a.s.a.p. To my favorite local shop I will go, and purchase Sometimes I Wish We Were [...]
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It’s been a couple of years since Spoon fans have had new Spoon material to quell their Spoon desires, and those in attendance of the 3 day mini-fest @ Stubbs will be treated to just that, new Spoonage. The band is taking time off from shows, other than the 3 day event @ Stubbs and [...]
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One of the great things about living in this great city of Austin, is the endless possibilities of new music discovery. On any given day, you can find something great that’s been right under your nose for months.I recently stumbled upon this really cool local label, home to quite a few really great artists, Western [...]
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Relishing in the sounds of my youth, I can’t forget about these guys, The Psychedelic Furs. I usually don’t post tour dates unless they are going to have some direct impact on me possibly seeing the band, but this is a “wish” post, in hopes that the TBA dates will find the Furs here in [...]
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I’ve been a fan of this quirky band from Pennsylvania, called Illinois ever since I caught them @ SXSW 2006. Previous to today, they’ve only released a few EP’s over the past few years, along with a series of videos leading up to full length Adventures of Kid Catastrophe (Deluxe Edition) available now. It’s a [...]
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You heard it right. 3-day passes for ACL Festival 2009 are gone! No mas! Finito! Adios!Did I say it was going to happen? Probably. Those Pearl Jam guys can still sell some tickets.Feeling a little panicky? Get over to the ACL Fest website and pick up your 1-day passes. We just posted a short list [...]
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No times as of yet, and it’ll probably be a little while, but at least you can start planning which days you are going to favor the most of the weekend.Friday: Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon, Thievery Corp, Mos Def, Lilly Allen, Coheed and Cambria, Andrew Bird, Phoenix, Bassnectar, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Avett Brothers [...]
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The few songs that I caught of the Akron Family’s SXSW day performance @ Mohawk one sunny afternoon, left enough of an impact on me, that I’ve got them on my list for further investigation. Sure, the Austinist’s Paige Maquire dancing on stage with the band outfitted with Indian Headdress was entertainment enough, but the [...]
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