Archive for March, 2011
Video: Ringo Deathstarr “Two Girls”
Austin’s own Ringo Deathstar have been fuzzing out locals for a few years now, and it seems that the sonic noise that they create has found it’s way to into a much larger buzz. The band has been receiving the highest of accolades from some of the most notable media outlets, most recently for their performances at SXSW, and they are only getting warmed up. The band is prepping for their full-length release Colour Trip which is set for release in the UK Monday 4.11, and you can pre-order your vinyl copy here. Dates in Japan as well as a U.S. tour to be revealed soon.
“Two Girls” can be found on the upcoming Colour Trip and if you are watching this at work…
No commentsVideo: New Fleet Foxes “Grown Ocean”
One of the most anticipated album releases this year has got to be Fleet Foxes Helplessness Blues, which is dropping legal on May3rd. So far, the sounds that have made their way out to the public are receiving quite the warm reception, and the vibe is feeling positive. More sounds, via video, from the upcoming release for the track “Grown Ocean”. Sit back, enjoy, and wait patiently for May 3rd..
Fleet Foxes – Grown Ocean from Fleet Foxes on Vimeo.
No commentsEELS “Tremendous Dynamite” World Tour + Free 3 Song Download
If you haven’t checked out EELS, then now is a great opportunity to do so. One of the few bands that arose in the 90′s with the hit “Novocaine For The Soul”, that has managed to slither and slide it’s way through an ever evolving landscape of modern music and always manages to stand tall amongst it all. 9 full-length recordings under his belt, EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett, aka E, takes the band on 2 1/2 month long 2011 world tour and offers up a free 3-song EP featuring tracks from the band’s latest trilogy of recordings, Hombre Lobo, End Times, and Tomorrow Morning to celebrate.
The North American leg of the tour kicks off here in Austin at Stubbs, and you can bet we’ll be there to watch this modern rock mainstay explore their comprehensive catalog of music that has stood the test of time and wears it well.
And for old times sake..
MP3> EELS ‘Novocaine For The Soul’
And the World Tour Read more
2 commentsHere We Go Magic “The January EP” + North American Tour
Luke Temple and company have managed to keep themselves busy with a constant touring schedule and recorded releases close enough together to hold our attention. The hard work pays off for fans with another opportunity to catch the Here We Go Magic’s live performance just around the corner, as well as with newly recorded material set for a May 10th release. Listen to the first track released from the The January EP, “Hands In The Sky” and one isn’t lead to believe that this will be much of a diversion from that familiar Here We Go Magic sound.
MP3> Here We Go Magic ‘Hands In The Sky’
North American Tour: Read more
No commentsNew Work Drugs Single “Curious Serge” + Album To Be Released + Tour
The Philadelphia based 2 man chill-wave band Work Drugs have come a long way in a very short period of time. The band sent out their first track “Third Wave” in early Jan of this year. No plans to put out an album, tour, or any of the usual moves that a band makes when they unleash their music on the public’s ears. Just a curious experiment to see what the response would be, and the response was pretty good. Another single shows up a bit later, and then one more not long after that. And now where do we find the band, consisting of Benjamin Louisiana and Thomas Crystal? Prepping to self release a very limited edition recording titled Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn on April 1st. The sale of the recording is to help with the band’s expenses on their upcoming tour which includes several dates in support of Two Door Cinema Club. Not a bad few months for Work Drugs you might say.
You can purchase Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn HERE
Check out the “official” first single from Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn
MP3> Work Drugs ‘Curious Serge’
Work Drugs Tour:
APRIL 2011 TOUR
02APR2011 – Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, PA
SUPPORTING TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB
06APR2011 – First Avenue Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN*
07APR2011 – Park West, Chicago, IL*
08APR2011 – Beaumont Club, Kansas City, MO – Middle of the Map Festival!*
11APR2011- Venue, Vancouver, CA*
12APR2011- The Showbox at the Market, Seattle, WA*
14APR2011- The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA*
MP3: Low “Especially Me”
Hailing from the land of Minnesota, the recognized purveyors of slowcore, Low, are prepping to release their follow-up to Drums and Guns simply titled C’mon. The first full length in four years has this fan chompin at the bit for the new material and the second track released from the upcoming album “Especially Me” only fuels this anticipation.
C’mon is set for legal on April 12th on the Sub Pop label, and it couldn’t get here any quicker.
MP3> Low ‘Especially Me’
No commentsItch Pick: Devo @ ACL Live w/Octopus Project 3/27
Oh No,no Devo? That was the cry for many when we learned of the band’s cancellation of their Fun Fun Fun Fest performance due to a severe hand injury suffered by guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh. But, thanks to the fine folks at Transmission Entertainment, they make good with the fans and bring the band to Austin for a performance at the newly launched ACL Live Studio. Personally, I would have loved to see the band performing on the outdoor stage at Waterloo Park under the Austin sky, packed in tight with Devo fans both young and old, but if everything went they way that I wanted..it would be one messed up world.
Opening the show will be Austin’s own electronic beat beast, Octopus Project who had the privilege of playing with members of Devo at MoogFest 2010. There’s that chance that you might see the pioneers and the current on stage together again on Sunday night.
Devo @ ACL Live Sunday 3/27
Tickets still available HERE
Devo and Octopus Project together @ MoogFest
No commentsA Few Photos From SXSW 2011
New photographer for the site. And it’s me. This was my first venture out with my newly purchased camera, and not having really shot anything since 2007-2008, I’m a bit rusty. Not that I was great before, but I had to relearn some basics. My hat goes off to the ones that shoot regularly around town, whose work I greatly admire, including a that talented woman that used to shoot for this site.
SXSW Artist: True Widow
Recently, a friend suggested that I check out this band True Widow, and it was noted. Then he persistently asked if I had gotten around to doing so. Usually when this happens, there’s something to the suggestion. Now, I haven’t spent a lot of time with the band’s self-titled release, but what I have heard indicates that this is going to require some pretty serious listen time. It’s dark, dense, and moves along at a patient pace. It’s a fuzzy haze of stonegaze, that suggest you check out. I insist.
True Widow’s SXSW schedule on Do512
True Widow Album II Trailer from Justin Wilson on Vimeo.
No commentsSXSW Artist: Colour Revolt
After two EP’s, landing themselves on Fat Possum Records, and putting out a full-length, the school mate band of brothers called Colour Revolt came to a crossroad. Members Jesse Coppenbarger and Sean Kirkpatrick found themselves without a band, and without a label. Dissolving the band seemed imminent, and a short lived breakup took place, but both realized they still wanted to make music together, and lucky for us they still do. Coppenbarger and Kirkpatrick kept writing, pulled a band together, landed a deal with Dualtone Records and put out one of their most comprehensive musical works titled The Cradle in 2010.
The lead track from The Cradle which tells the tale..
MP3> Colour Revolt ’8 Years’
Colour Revolt’s SXSW schedule on Do512
No commentsSXSW Artist: Small Black
Honestly, I know almost nothing about this band, but when you hear people whose opinion you generally respect, drop a band’s name, it’s always worth investigating.
Small Black are from Brooklyn (surprise) and are listed as electronica, lo-fi, chillwave, etc. You know, the stuff that all the kids are into these days. I can get into some of it as well.
Small Black’s SXSW schedule on Do512
No commentsSXSW Artist: Low
No, Low aren’t the latest Pitchfork darling hipster band that you haven’t heard of, actually quite the contrary. Low, founded by the husband and wife team of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, make up the slow-core trio that are set to release their 9th studio album. They produce music that flows at a pace that, upon first listen, can be a difficult listen. Patience is rewarded though with beautiful instrument minimalism laying down the canvas for Sparhawk and Parker’s lyrical exchanges that shift from daydream beauty to the dark crevices of the human psyche.
The band is set to release that 9th studio album titled C’mon April 19th.
A rare opportunity to see a band that has already established itself one of the best kept secrets in the scene.
And I have to apologize to Deer Tick, as if there really only ONE band that I could see during SXSW, Low takes the honor.
No commentsPhotos: Local Natives @ Stubbs w/Gayngs
Mr Christian’s Bands To Stalk @ SXSW 2011
Follow that Bird
Video: Black Books Live @ Mohawk “The Big Idea”
If you haven’t heard the name Black Books yet, you just did. The band has quietly introduced itself to the Austin music scene, with a minimum of of live performances under their belt and an EP that has made an impact with little promotion. And the expectations are riding high. Maybe this video will explain a bit why..
Black Books @ Mohawk – Austin, Texas – 03.05.2011 from The Clouds are Ghosts on Vimeo.
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