Hammered Hulls Announce Single

Feel like I went a little soft on the early morning listening, but it’s nearing lunchtime, so you’re probably feeling a touch lethargic, maybe the coffee’s worn off…so now I bring you Hammered Hulls, the newest DC supergroup. The band is made up of Alec MacKaye (yes, Ian’s younger brother), Mary Timony, Marc Cisneros and Chris Wilson (Ted Leo’s drummer)…pretty much guaranteeing that it’s going to rock. Opening with tight hi-hat work and driving guitars, the band blasts off in a way only a DC outfit can; Alec has this stretched growl, built perfectly for the post-hardcore…kind of sounds like a more dangerous Hot Snakes to me. Their new 3-song single will be out August 9th via Dischord.

ATX Spotlight: Decisions Decions Are Ready to Rock

228747_1088522405580_3663907_nDisclaimer.  I’m friends with Stuart from Decisions Decisions. Disclaimer. Stuart was also in the Rise, who I think any old-school Austin music fans fawned over.  His new band has that same tenacity, living somewhere between the realm of post-punk and hardcore. The vocals border on angsty scream, though they have a bit more control, allowing the actual lyrics to shine through the track.  The band have just uploaded 8 new songs to their Bandcamp page…and they’re worthy of your time, if rocking out real loud is your style.  Check it…and I’ll keep you posted on upcoming shows.