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New Music From Yim Yames(Jim James)

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mmj-jim-james1Shortly after the death of George Harrison, Jim James (under the moniker Yim Yames) recorded a 6 song EP of Harrison covers that has been on the shelf up till now.  Next week this covers EP, and the first solo release by the MMJ frontman, will be released in digital, CD, and vinyl fashion.  We’ve got a little taste of the EP below.  Not sure why the man needs to use a different name, but the songs are sounding superb.

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Download: Yim Yames – Behind That Locked Door [MP3]

This Will Destroy You @ Mohawk (7/2)

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thiswillThis Will Destroy You are a band who are of course often compared unfairly to fellow Texas instrumental band Explosions in the Sky.  We like to think of them as a few parts Explosions mixed with some old school Appleseed Cast sounds.  Regardless, the band is coming to town at the Mohawk on Thursday and it should be a nice option for your nights music endeavors.  Sleep Whale & Power Animal are joining in as opening support.  Cover charge is $10 and doors are at 9pm.

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Download: This Will Destroy You – The World is Our [MP3]

Nylon Summer Music Tour @ Antone’s (7/1)

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nylonmagIt’s finally July and what better way to celebrate summer with a mini-festival being put on by Nylon Magazine at Antone’s on Wednesday night.  We call it a mini-festival because the lineup for the late afternoon/nighttime show features 4 incredible acts that should tickle your fancy.  The lineup includes showman Patrick Wolf headlining, Living Things, Plastiscines, and long time ATH fave Jaguar Love.  Tickets for this big show are only $15 so we suggest you make plans to be there for this extremely cheap show.  Doors are at 6pm and first act starts at 7pm.  If you don’t like the idea of being at Antone’s for so long, get there early, get stamped, and come and go as you please.

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Download: Patrick Wolf – Hard Times [MP3]

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Download: Jaguar Love – Highways of Gold [MP3]

New Music From Spoon

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spoonAustin giants Spoon just announced that they will be dropping a new EP our way and we’ve got a little taste of it here for you.  This new track “Got Nuffin” will appear on the EP of same name which hits stores tomorrow.  You’ll be able to pick it up as an MP3 download, CD, or in the old school vinyl version.  Anybody want to offer up opinions on Spoon’s first new material since the incredible 2007 album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/01-got-nuffin.mp3]

Download: Spoon – Got Nuffin [MP3]

Beirut On La Blogotheque

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beirut7Long time ATH fave, Beirut, just recorded another session for the fine folks at La Blogotheque over the weekend.  The set is a more traditional in-studio somewhere in France and is quite lengthy at over 26 minutes.  The band plays some of our favorites including another version of “Nantes” which was the highlight of Beirut’s last Blogotheque performance.  This one is well worth your time.

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Download: Beirut – My Night with the Prostitute from Marseille [MP3]

Sunset @ Emo’s (6/30)

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sunset_flier_copyAustin veterans Sunset are getting down at Emo’s on Tuesday and we think you should make it out to support your local music scene.  Fellow local and solid bands The Sour Notes and Wild Moccasins will join the band on the stage for what should be a fun night of Austin music.  Doors open up at 9pm and door charge is only $5.

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Download: Sunset – When Perfect Flames Expire [MP3]

Belaire @ Mohawk (6/27)

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belaireBelaire is in Austin band that have been going strong for quite some time now and we really never get tired of seeing them live.  As if these Austin veterans weren’t enough, the night has two solid openers in Cryptacize and Black Before Red joining in on the fun.  Tickets are on sale now for the low price of $7 and doors open at 9pm.

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Download: Belaire – Back Into the Wall [MP3]

Ben Kweller @ Emo’s (6/27)

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WebThe always steady and entertaining Ben Kweller is making another stop in Austin at Emo’s on Saturday night.  Joining Mr. Kweller on the stage will be Jones Street Station and a special acoustic set by The Murdocks.  Tickets are on sale now for $18 and music starts around 9pm.  Most recent single “Ballad of Wendy Baker” can be found below for your listening pleasure.

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Download: Ben Kweller – Ballad of Wendy Baker [MP3]

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

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michaeljackson-gal-beforeSad news in the music world today.  Michael Jackson, the true king of pop music, has passed away today from an apparent heart attack.  We won’t try to put into words what this means to the music world, but we will say that everyone here at ATH is deeply saddened by this news.  We will miss you.  Full story comes from CNN.

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From The Closet: Mineral

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mineral1I’ve been feeling really nostalgic lately about my Emo days in high school and college so I thought the hottest Austin emo band Mineral would be a solid choice for our From the Closet.  Mineral were only around for about 4 years and only put out two full LPs, both of which superb additions to the then trendy Emo genre.  After their break up in 1998, Chris Simpson went on to form The Gloria Record and now fronts the Austin folk-pop band Zookeeper.  The song I’ve got for you is “& Serenading” which appears on the bands second LP EndSerenading.  It’s long been one of my favorites from the late 90s emo genre.

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Download: Mineral – & Serenading [MP3]

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