Let's keep this on the low people, Bat For Lashes is playing the Parish Room in August and if you want to go, you better get your ticket now. Ironically, the show is sponsored by local "modern-rock" station 101X the irony being that 101X rarely, if ever, plays Bat for Lashes. Mainly because these days "modern rock" radio consists of mostly Candlebox, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots and other 15-20 year old tracks mixed in there with some mall-punk for the tweens. I feel sad for radio these days, but they don't seem to be trying very hard to stay relevant. Do you ever listen to your local radio stations anymore?
Bat for Lashes - Pearl's Dream video via YouTube
I predict lots of googly-eyed indie-rockers at this show. The recent St. Vincent show at the Mohawk was full of love-stricken youngsters in American Apparel. There's something about Natasha Khan (B4L) that's so mesmerizing, I'm sure she will put everyone at the Parish into some sort of Stevie Nicks voodoo-trance. I'm excited about the trance.
Bat For Lashes - Daniel video via YouTube
Hopefully, you've already heard Daniel before, that's sort of the U.S. "breakout" "hit". However, the first Bat for Lashes album, Fur and Gold earned the performer a Mercury Prize nomination for best album.
Bat for Lashes - Horse and I video via YouTube
I have to link you to this last video because it's anti-embedding but I love it. It's sort of an homage, shall we say, to Donnie Darko.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Spoon v. Deer Tick v. Balmorhea +
Tomorrow is the first of three nights, in which, Spoon will be performing at Stubb's. Each note has two different opening bands, one local, one touring. Thursday Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears will be representing the local opener and Quasi will be the touring act. Friday it's Dale Watson followed by Low. The third, and final show, on Saturday will feature the Strange Boys and Atlas Sound.
By the way I never knew this song had a video but I swear I've been to this furniture store I'm quite sure it's on Burnet near W. Anderson. Just sayin'
Spoon - The Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine video via YouTube
Free Low Mp3's courtesy of SubPop Records, thanks.
Free Mp3 --->Low - California
Free Mp3 --->Low - Monkey
Free Mp3 --->Low - Breaker
Free Mp3 --->Low - Murderer
Don't worry, there's more than just Spoon-related content after the jump...
I love Spoon, don't get me wrong but I'm quite sure those shows are sold-out and this is Austin, which means Spoon ain't the only dog and pony show in town. For my money, I would love to catch Deer Tick at Emo's. They are probably the best thing to come out of Rhode Island since...since, whatever great thing has come from RI in the past? I don't know. I do know at the time of my writing this that you can still get yourself a ticket to hear Deer Tick in person. I love the singer's weathered, belching voice and hey, they even have a jug-band style song. Gotta love that right?
Deer Tick - Easy video via YouTube
If, you're a real Austin snob and you don't watch touring acts let's hang out and form a club. Maybe we could talk about it before and/or after Balmorhea performs at the Cactus Cafe tomorrow it's an early show (8:30) so maybe we can head over to Deer Tick after. Mmm kay?
Balmorhea - Night in the Draw video via YouTube
In a totally un-related note, have y'all heard anything from the new the Gossip record? It's produced by Rick Rubin, which I'm sure was great for the band but as a fan I'm not really sure how to put my finger on his "signature sound" to know in what ways he has influenced this new album. I do know that the first single is vicious, I love it and it pains me to post this video since it's sourced for blogger P. Hilton's YouTube channel :-(. Oh well, I guess the Gossip DOES appeal to mall-rats/tweens/vacant souls/etc.
the Gossip - Heavy Cross video via YouTube
I wonder how the Gossip and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs feel about each other? Are the competitors? Peers? Suckling from the same musical teets? I vote totally self-involved and unaware that there are other bands also making music.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll video via YouTube
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By the way I never knew this song had a video but I swear I've been to this furniture store I'm quite sure it's on Burnet near W. Anderson. Just sayin'
Spoon - The Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine video via YouTube
Free Low Mp3's courtesy of SubPop Records, thanks.
Free Mp3 --->Low - California
Free Mp3 --->Low - Monkey
Free Mp3 --->Low - Breaker
Free Mp3 --->Low - Murderer
Don't worry, there's more than just Spoon-related content after the jump...
I love Spoon, don't get me wrong but I'm quite sure those shows are sold-out and this is Austin, which means Spoon ain't the only dog and pony show in town. For my money, I would love to catch Deer Tick at Emo's. They are probably the best thing to come out of Rhode Island since...since, whatever great thing has come from RI in the past? I don't know. I do know at the time of my writing this that you can still get yourself a ticket to hear Deer Tick in person. I love the singer's weathered, belching voice and hey, they even have a jug-band style song. Gotta love that right?
Deer Tick - Easy video via YouTube
If, you're a real Austin snob and you don't watch touring acts let's hang out and form a club. Maybe we could talk about it before and/or after Balmorhea performs at the Cactus Cafe tomorrow it's an early show (8:30) so maybe we can head over to Deer Tick after. Mmm kay?
Balmorhea - Night in the Draw video via YouTube
In a totally un-related note, have y'all heard anything from the new the Gossip record? It's produced by Rick Rubin, which I'm sure was great for the band but as a fan I'm not really sure how to put my finger on his "signature sound" to know in what ways he has influenced this new album. I do know that the first single is vicious, I love it and it pains me to post this video since it's sourced for blogger P. Hilton's YouTube channel :-(. Oh well, I guess the Gossip DOES appeal to mall-rats/tweens/vacant souls/etc.
the Gossip - Heavy Cross video via YouTube
I wonder how the Gossip and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs feel about each other? Are the competitors? Peers? Suckling from the same musical teets? I vote totally self-involved and unaware that there are other bands also making music.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll video via YouTube
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Explosions in the Sky @ Stubb's
Tomorrow is the 4th of July, which means Lee Greenwood is getting a lot of airplay this weekend. It also means that Austin heroes, Explosions in the Sky return home, to Stubb's tomorrow night. This show has been sold-out for quite some time, but I'm still going to try to weasel my way in via Twitter like I did for the Animal Collective show. I have saved a search for "Explosions in the Sky" on Tweetdeck and all the posts have been raving reviews from the shows Explosions have already played this week. There is liberal use of the word "epic" when referring to Explosions but I guess with the name Explosions in the Sky it better be epic damn it.
Explosions in the Sky - A Song For Our Fathers video via YouTube
Free Mp3's courtesty of Temporary Residence Limited, thanks.
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - Welcome, Ghosts
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - Look Into the Air
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - Memorial
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - A Poor Man's Memory
One of the reasons this Explosions show sold-out it because they effing kick ass in concert. The other reason is the Octopus Project are the opening act, how sick is that? It's like Austin's best wordless bands are playing together, hopefully while fireworks explode percussively over-head. That part, we'll just have to wait and see. The only down side I can see in all of this is that you will have to go downtown on a major holiday, which is NEVER a good idea IMHO. My advice if you CAN catch this show at Stubb's then you def should because the Octopus Project are about to go on tour and Explosions in the Sky are winding down their tour so you won't get a chance to catch these bands in Austin again anytime soon.
the Octopus Project - Wet Gold video via YouTube
Hang on, did I hear singing in that song?!?! I guess the Octopus Project are going to let us hear their beautiful voices on a new song or two. Now it's not a wordless concert anymore, but it's still damn near close.
Explosions in the Sky - Your Hand in Mine video via YouTube
I have been living with this Octopus Project song for so long that seeing the video makes me feel nostalgic. It's their "First Big Single" so if you're not familiar you should be.
the Octopus Project - Music is Happiness video via YouTube
Of course, I have to mention the Friday Night Lights connection for the one person reading this who doesn't already know. Explosions in the Sky do all of the music/score for Friday Night Lights the TV show and movie and book if you have an iPod.
Explosions in the Sky - Friday Night Lights Trailer video via YouTube
One last one I really like this song and the video was fairly clever/interesting.
Explosions in the Sky - Birth and Death of the Day video via YouTube
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Explosions in the Sky - A Song For Our Fathers video via YouTube
Free Mp3's courtesty of Temporary Residence Limited, thanks.
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - Welcome, Ghosts
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - Look Into the Air
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - Memorial
Free Mp3 ---> Explosions in the Sky - A Poor Man's Memory
One of the reasons this Explosions show sold-out it because they effing kick ass in concert. The other reason is the Octopus Project are the opening act, how sick is that? It's like Austin's best wordless bands are playing together, hopefully while fireworks explode percussively over-head. That part, we'll just have to wait and see. The only down side I can see in all of this is that you will have to go downtown on a major holiday, which is NEVER a good idea IMHO. My advice if you CAN catch this show at Stubb's then you def should because the Octopus Project are about to go on tour and Explosions in the Sky are winding down their tour so you won't get a chance to catch these bands in Austin again anytime soon.
the Octopus Project - Wet Gold video via YouTube
Hang on, did I hear singing in that song?!?! I guess the Octopus Project are going to let us hear their beautiful voices on a new song or two. Now it's not a wordless concert anymore, but it's still damn near close.
Explosions in the Sky - Your Hand in Mine video via YouTube
I have been living with this Octopus Project song for so long that seeing the video makes me feel nostalgic. It's their "First Big Single" so if you're not familiar you should be.
the Octopus Project - Music is Happiness video via YouTube
Of course, I have to mention the Friday Night Lights connection for the one person reading this who doesn't already know. Explosions in the Sky do all of the music/score for Friday Night Lights the TV show and movie and book if you have an iPod.
Explosions in the Sky - Friday Night Lights Trailer video via YouTube
One last one I really like this song and the video was fairly clever/interesting.
Explosions in the Sky - Birth and Death of the Day video via YouTube
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
You Must <3 the Club Deville
Looks like Club Deville has a string of good, local acts playing tonight and tomorrow. Tonight I plan on heading downtown (*fingers crossed* for good parking) to catch Woven Bones with Harlem. I'm never sure about the door charge I wish they would post that somewhere but I would guestimate it to be a $5 cover. Although sometimes, I've noticed venues getting sneaky with the $6 cover so you end up with more ones presumably for tipping. *shrug*
Woven Bones - Live @ Emo's video via YouTube
Then tomorrow night, Club Deville is hosting CD release parties for two, count them, two bands at once!
'Til We're Blue or Destroy - Giving Up on the High Side video via YouTube
'Til We're Blue or Destroy is one of the bands with a new CD. Is it me or have they gotten a little weirder since 2007? But then again, haven't we all gotten a little weirder in the past two year? No? Fine then. But check out 'Til We're Blue or Destroy from way back in '07...seems like a distant memory.
'Til We're Blue or Destroy - Don't Ever Let the Bastard Win video via YouTube
New Roman Times is the other band sharing their CD release party tomorrow night. I hope there's cupcakes, it's not really a "party" without them, it's just another damn show.
New Roman Time - Reversion Therapy video via YouTube
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Woven Bones - Live @ Emo's video via YouTube
Then tomorrow night, Club Deville is hosting CD release parties for two, count them, two bands at once!
'Til We're Blue or Destroy - Giving Up on the High Side video via YouTube
'Til We're Blue or Destroy is one of the bands with a new CD. Is it me or have they gotten a little weirder since 2007? But then again, haven't we all gotten a little weirder in the past two year? No? Fine then. But check out 'Til We're Blue or Destroy from way back in '07...seems like a distant memory.
'Til We're Blue or Destroy - Don't Ever Let the Bastard Win video via YouTube
New Roman Times is the other band sharing their CD release party tomorrow night. I hope there's cupcakes, it's not really a "party" without them, it's just another damn show.
New Roman Time - Reversion Therapy video via YouTube
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Patrick Wolf & Fever Ray/M83 tangent!
So, Patrick Wolf plays Antone's tomorrow night in support of his latest release the Bachelor. I have been a fan of Patrick Wolf for a while now but I didn't realize what he was doing with this new album. Apparently he was once signed to GiantFacelessMusicCorp. Record Label Machine and got dropped. So, to fund the Bachelor and its up-coming companion The Conqueror, Wolf took to a site I had never heard of called Band Stock where fans purchase shares in an artist and become investors in an album/tour/whatever. How crazy is that? I didn't really peruse the site too much yet, so, I'm not sure if there are any other "well-known" artists using this method but it seems to make sense to me. I'd invest in _________ or The _________s to hear their new material.
Just for the record, I'm really not sure how I feel about this video/how this video makes me feel:
Patrick Wolf - Vultures video via YouTube
At the time this post was written, you could still get tickets to see Patrick Wolf at Antone's for a mere $15. You also get to see Living Things and Plastiscines. Hell, if you get there early enough you can even see Jaguar Love! Not to be confused with Radar Love or JagJaguwar
Patrick Wolf - Hard Times video via YouTube
I feel like an American-born singer-songwriter could never get away with music like this. I don't know why that is but I believe it to be true. There are just certain sounds that are inherently European and P. Wolf def sounds Euro to me. That's not a bad thing, M83 sounds Euro and I love them THIIIIIIS much.
M83 - We Own the Sky video via YouTube
While, I'm on a tangent here, have y'all heard Fever Ray? I first heard this on Sirius XMU and thought damn, this sound like something new from the Knife! Turns out I was sort of right, Fever Ray is one half of the Knife.
Fever Ray - Triangle Walks video via YouTube
I know this is one of the songs that EVERYONE knows by the Knife but it's so effing cool! I'm posting it anyway damn it!
the Knife - Silent Shout video via YouTube
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Just for the record, I'm really not sure how I feel about this video/how this video makes me feel:
Patrick Wolf - Vultures video via YouTube
At the time this post was written, you could still get tickets to see Patrick Wolf at Antone's for a mere $15. You also get to see Living Things and Plastiscines. Hell, if you get there early enough you can even see Jaguar Love! Not to be confused with Radar Love or JagJaguwar
Patrick Wolf - Hard Times video via YouTube
I feel like an American-born singer-songwriter could never get away with music like this. I don't know why that is but I believe it to be true. There are just certain sounds that are inherently European and P. Wolf def sounds Euro to me. That's not a bad thing, M83 sounds Euro and I love them THIIIIIIS much.
M83 - We Own the Sky video via YouTube
While, I'm on a tangent here, have y'all heard Fever Ray? I first heard this on Sirius XMU and thought damn, this sound like something new from the Knife! Turns out I was sort of right, Fever Ray is one half of the Knife.
Fever Ray - Triangle Walks video via YouTube
I know this is one of the songs that EVERYONE knows by the Knife but it's so effing cool! I'm posting it anyway damn it!
the Knife - Silent Shout video via YouTube
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Friday, June 26, 2009
John Vanderslice @ the Parish Room 2night!
Is anyone going to the Parish Room tonight for the John Vanderslice show tonight? I'm not a superfan or anything but that dude def has some serious songwriting chops. I'm interested to see how it all translates in the live experience.
John Vanderslice - Trance Manual video via YouTube
For those of you who don't know already, Vanderslice is a member of the band, Mountain Goats, which has a revolving touring line-up. He is mostly known for his championing of analog sounds. He founded an all analog studio, which has been used by some of Austin's biggest heavy-weights including, Spoon and Okkervil River. So tonight I would expect some warm, fuzzy tones and some beautiful throwback singer/songwriter stuff. I don't know about you but that pretty much describes 75% of my favorite music. If you're looking for tickets they are currently still available, and to be honest I don't really see this show selling-out, no offense JV.
Free Mp3's courtesy of John Vanderslice and Barsuk, thanks.
Free Mp3 ---> John Vanderslice - Fetal Horses
Free Mp3 ---> John Vanderslice - Too Much Time
Free Mp3 ---> John Vanderslice - White Dove
John Vanderslice - Time To Go video via YouTube
So, in addition to seeing John Vanderslice at the Parish tonight you will also have the chance to catch The Tallest Man on Earth in the opening slot. The Tallest Man on Earth is actually one Swedish dude who has a bit of Pitchfork buzz already.
The Tallest Man on Earth - It Will Follow the Rain video via YouTube
Even though there is BARELY an affiliation with tonight's show and the Mountain Goats I still wanted to include a song by them too because I'm def a fan.
the Mountain Goats - This Year video via YouTube
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John Vanderslice - Trance Manual video via YouTube
For those of you who don't know already, Vanderslice is a member of the band, Mountain Goats, which has a revolving touring line-up. He is mostly known for his championing of analog sounds. He founded an all analog studio, which has been used by some of Austin's biggest heavy-weights including, Spoon and Okkervil River. So tonight I would expect some warm, fuzzy tones and some beautiful throwback singer/songwriter stuff. I don't know about you but that pretty much describes 75% of my favorite music. If you're looking for tickets they are currently still available, and to be honest I don't really see this show selling-out, no offense JV.
Free Mp3's courtesy of John Vanderslice and Barsuk, thanks.
Free Mp3 ---> John Vanderslice - Fetal Horses
Free Mp3 ---> John Vanderslice - Too Much Time
Free Mp3 ---> John Vanderslice - White Dove
John Vanderslice - Time To Go video via YouTube
So, in addition to seeing John Vanderslice at the Parish tonight you will also have the chance to catch The Tallest Man on Earth in the opening slot. The Tallest Man on Earth is actually one Swedish dude who has a bit of Pitchfork buzz already.
The Tallest Man on Earth - It Will Follow the Rain video via YouTube
Even though there is BARELY an affiliation with tonight's show and the Mountain Goats I still wanted to include a song by them too because I'm def a fan.
the Mountain Goats - This Year video via YouTube
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Lil' Dinos & Markov @ Red 7
Have y'all seen this video from local band, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth? It's pretty hillarious, and I'm not totally certain but I don't think I hear any acoustic guitars, brushes on drums OR accordian in this tune. In case you can't tell it's a visual reference to Nirvana's legendary Unplugged performance. These guys have been playing around Austin for quite sometime and have established a name for themselves here. They'll be doing a west coast tour in August but you can catch em at Red 7 tonight.
When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth - It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity video via YouTube
There are several other bands on tonight's bill but I mostly want to highlight When Dionsaurs Ruled the Earth and up-and-coming hard rocker's/metal-punks Markov these guys just got a nod in the Chronicle as a band to watch. To be honest they are a lot heavier than the sort of music I USUALLY get into. But sometimes you just need a truly visceral, loud music experience ya know?
Markov - Divine Credit video via YouTube
The band that is actually headlining Red 7 tonight is called Double Dagger and to be honest I know nothing about them really so this video is my first exposure to their music as it probably is yours as well.
Double Dagger - Luxury Condos video via YouTube
So it looks like tonight's show at Red 7 is going to be a seriously METAL experience. So rock your asses off but DEFINITELY bring some earplugs. For real y'all protect your senses 'cause these venues downtown don't mind making your ears bleed. Especially at a metal show, where you know all the amps are going to be set to 11 (ala Spinal Tap)
And if metal's not your thing, there's hip-hop next door at Emo's with Talib Kweli, as I mentioned yesterday.
I must say, I don't know who does the posters for Markov but they are pretty effing sweet. I wonder if there are physical copies or just virtual flyers? Check it out...
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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth - It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity video via YouTube
There are several other bands on tonight's bill but I mostly want to highlight When Dionsaurs Ruled the Earth and up-and-coming hard rocker's/metal-punks Markov these guys just got a nod in the Chronicle as a band to watch. To be honest they are a lot heavier than the sort of music I USUALLY get into. But sometimes you just need a truly visceral, loud music experience ya know?
Markov - Divine Credit video via YouTube
The band that is actually headlining Red 7 tonight is called Double Dagger and to be honest I know nothing about them really so this video is my first exposure to their music as it probably is yours as well.
Double Dagger - Luxury Condos video via YouTube
So it looks like tonight's show at Red 7 is going to be a seriously METAL experience. So rock your asses off but DEFINITELY bring some earplugs. For real y'all protect your senses 'cause these venues downtown don't mind making your ears bleed. Especially at a metal show, where you know all the amps are going to be set to 11 (ala Spinal Tap)
And if metal's not your thing, there's hip-hop next door at Emo's with Talib Kweli, as I mentioned yesterday.
I must say, I don't know who does the posters for Markov but they are pretty effing sweet. I wonder if there are physical copies or just virtual flyers? Check it out...
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