Month: June 2009

ATH Interviews: Here We Go Magic

June 18, 2009 RayRay One comment

Before their sold out show at the Parish, ATH stopped by End of an Ear in Austin on Tuesday for an intimate in-store performance by Brooklyn band Here we go Magic. Shortly after the set, we had the chance to sit down with founding member Luke Temple to ask him a few questions about his newly formed band. We talk about what it’s been like touring with Grizzly Bear, the future of his band, and tons more interesting tidbits. Follow the jump to read our full interview with Luke Temple.

St. Vincent In Austin (6/19)

June 17, 2009 RayRay One comment

Everyone’s favorite indie songstress Annie Clark (known as St. Vincent) will be making another much anticipated stop in Austin on Friday. First up is one of those famous free Waterloo Records in-stores going down at 3pm with free keg beer of course. Second is a chance for a full on proper set at Mohawk beginning at 9pm with openers Pattern is Movement. Tickets for this show will run ya $17 and can be bought online now. If you’re planning on making it out, stick around after the St. Vincent set for an inside show by our new favorite Austin band Sad Accordions.

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Download: St. Vincent – Actor Out of Work [MP3]

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New Tunes from Brendan Benson

June 17, 2009 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Before you fell in love with him as one of those pesky Raconteurs, Brendan Benson was writing great pop tunes all over the place; his album Lapalco is one of the must haves in my opinion. Finally he is making new tunes, and is set to release his new album My Old, Familiar Friend via ATO Records on August 18th. This new track is interesting; it is more keyboard driven than things he’s come up with in the past, but we’ll wait on pins and needles to see where the whole album goes. Take a listen.

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Download: Brendan Benson – Feel Like Taking You Home [MP3]

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6/15 – Camera Obscura @ Antones

June 17, 2009 nathan.lankford One comment

Usually a show we’re interested in attending rarely goes the route of Antones, but a venue known for its pristine seemed like the exact place one would want to witness the soaring sounds of Camera Obscura. We set out with open minds, looking forward to hearing some of our favorite tracks of the year live. Follow the jump to read more and see some fancy pics.

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New Tunes From A.A. Bondy

June 17, 2009 RayRay One comment

After the moderate success of his debut 2007 solo album American Hearts, folkster A.A. Bondy is back and ready to release his sophomore effort. The new album will be called When the Devil’s Loose which hits stores September 1st via Fat Possum Records. First single from the album “When the Devil’s Loose” can be found below.

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Download: A.A. Bondy – When the Devil’s Loose [MP3]

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6/14 – White Rabbits @ Emos

June 16, 2009 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Fresh off the release of their It’s Frightening, White Rabbits returned to Austin, riding the wave of praise heaped upon them by various media outlets, ATH included. We ventured to Emos salivating at the chance to hear “Percussion Gun” live, as that clearly is one of our songs of the year. Local Austin band The Boxing Lesson opened up the evening, but they were practically done with their space-electronica when we made it into an empty indoor Emos. Follow the jump to read the full review.

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Free Arts & Crafts Sampler

June 16, 2009 RayRay One comment

The free record label samplers continue this week with one from the Canadian super label Arts & Crafts. This 15 song sampler is available for download from Amazon and features all the big names from the label like The Stills, Amy Millan, The Constantines and more. Here’s one of our faves from new artist Zeus called “Fever of the Time”.

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Download: Zeus – Fever of the Time [MP3]

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Dear And The Headlights @ Emos (6/16)

June 16, 2009 RayRay One comment

Phoenix rockers Dear and the Headlights are making another stop at Emo’s in Austin after a few months away from our little town. Opening acts are also pretty solid for this one with Quiet Company and The Bright Light Social Hour both joining in for support. Get your tickets ahead of time now for $10. Starting time for music is at 8pm so make sure you get there early.

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Download: Dear and the Headlights – Talk About [MP3]

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New Music From Fruit Bats

June 15, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

We’ve really been enjoying this new tune from folksters Fruit Bats and wanted to share it with you guys. The song is called “My Unusual Friend” and will appear on the band’s upcoming album The Ruminant Band due out August 4th via Sub Pop. We hope this sweet little diddy gets you excited for the forthcoming album.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fruitbats-myunusualfriend.mp3]

Download: Fruit Bats – My Unusual Friend [MP3]

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Grizzly Bear @ The Parish (6/16)

June 15, 2009 RayRay One comment

If you’re a frequent reader of our website, you know we’re peeing our pants in anticipation for the Grizzly Bear show at the Parish on Tuesday. We love the band’s new record so much, we’re already calling it the record of the year so far. The show should be made even more enticing for you concert goers as new ATH favorite Here We Go Magic will be providing opening support. Tickets for this one have been sold out for quite some time so try to scalp your way in! Doors are at 8pm. Hottest song of the year is streaming for your enjoyment below.

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Download: Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks [MP3]

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