Lots of people in and around Austin have been anxiously awaiting the release of The Murdocks new LP The Distortionist. Well now the wait is over and the up and comers are releasing the new album soon and celebrating at The Parish on Saturday night. Joining the guys on stage are fellow locals The Couch, Naysays, and Through the Trees. While the new Murdocks album isn’t out for another week or so, I’m sure they’ll have copies you can buy at the show.
So those looking for a fun time on Saturday night need to be heading out to Emo’s for a totally free show by some of the best bands Austin has to offer. The lineup includes ATH favorites Ringo Deathstarr, She Sir, White White Lights, and New Roman Times. You can’t beat that for local talent. This awesome event is being put on by us, Heineken, Indierect Records, and Ultra8201. Be there!
Once you get beyond the fact that Clinic gained a lot of popularity for donning surgeon masks during their shows, you’ll also discover that the band has a remarkable discography. It’s a collection of work that shows a fondness for pop of the past, but mixed in with a sense of musical adventure, along with their willingness to push boundaries. The group has a new addition to the discography titled Bubblegum, which will hit stores on October 5th via Domino. Expect something special, as per usual.
Silje Nes, for those who don’t know, is an incredible singer songwriter hailing from the land of the Norwegians. Her debut LP, Ames Room, received considerable praise when it was released in 2008 and created a small buzz for the talented musician. In 2010 a new release entitled Opticks is planned for a street date on October 12th via Fat Cat Records. Below you can find new slow burning single “Grass Harp” for your listening pleasure. Give it a few spins and I bet you’ll be on board with Silje Nes.
So as previously stated, The Authors have a new release coming out soon that we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. To celebrate the release of their new album, the Austin band has a planned CD release party at Mohawk for Thursday night. Fellow locals Motel Aviv, Politics, and a DJ set by The Happen-Ins can all be seen at the event as well. Check out Ultra8201 for a new interview with hot and up coming Austin band The Authors.
Telekinesis just released a new EP yesterday, and I just had to pick it up. The Parallel Seismic Conspiracies EP has a few new tracks from Mr. Lerner, as well as a few covers of Guided by Voices. You can order the EP over at Merge Records, or grab it from the band while they’re on tour with SSLYBY. Give it a go.
I first heard about Restless People because I’ve been following the spin-offs of Professor Murder, mostly because my old lady really digs that band. The band released a single today, “Don’t Back Down,” (via P4K). While it does have a whole lot of electronic touches, which I’m trying to ween myself off of this year, you can still find some knifing vocals, a la the Drums, but with a little less surf to them. Okay, so its sort of just a trendy little dance number, but damn if it ain’t catchy. You’ll find it on the band’s self-titled debut, which hits the streets on September 14th.
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