Month: December 2009

New Tunes from Papercuts

December 15, 2009 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It’s probably not enough that I put Jason Quever’s Papercuts in my top 50 of 2009. I’ve been all over this group, or is group really, since their second release. Just as I thought I couldn’t get enough of the guy, he puts out a great 7″ with a new single. There’s a lot more string arrangement on this song, at least in the forefront, and if this is the direction he’s going with the next album, I can already see it in my top 10. I grabbed White Are the Waves at Waterloo, but you can also get it Gnomonsong.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Papercuts-White-are-the-Waves.mp3]

Download: Papercuts – White are the Waves [MP3]

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12/11 – Ola Podrida @ The Mohawk

December 14, 2009 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It’s always an anxious evening when you are preparing to see one of your favorite bands for the first time. Will they play your favorite song? Will the show resemble the album precisely as you want it to sound? Will you walk away with the same respect as the moment you entered? Such were my thoughts as I spent Friday night preparing to see Ola Podrida at the Mohawk. The bill included Martin from Brazos and local favorites Balmorhea. Follow the jump for review and show pictures.

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New Music From The Go Find

December 14, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

Belgian mostly one man show The Go Find are returning in 2010 with some new music. The new album from Mr. Sermeus is called Everybody Knows It’s Gonna Happen Only Not Tonight and will hit stores Feb, 14th via Morr Music. Have yourself a little preview of this new album with the title track from the upcoming LP. We dig.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/01-Everybody-Knows-Its-Gonna-Happen-Only-Not-Tonight-1.mp3]

Download: The Go Find – Everybody Knows It’s Gonna Happen Only Not Tonight [MP3]

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Phoenix @ La Zona Rosa (12/17)

December 14, 2009 RayRay 5 comments

Date	12/17/09
Location	La Zona Rosa
Doors	8pm
Tickets	Sold Out Suckahs

It looks like the days of us keeping Phoenix in our own little private world are over and getting tickets to one of their shows will be quite the challenge from here on out. Congrats on the fame guys! We of course know you’ve heard about the huge 101x sponsored show with Phoenix, White Denim and Hockey at La Zona Rosa. You probably already know it’s sold out too. You may have even searched craigslist only to find that tickets are scalping for close to $100! That’s just silly. I guess you shouldv’e seen them at ACL. Don’t fret too much kids, I’m sure they’ll be back around sometime.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/05-lasso.mp3]

Download: Phoenix – Lasso [MP3]

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New Tunes from Postdata

December 14, 2009 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Paul Murphy spends the majority of his musical career in Wintersleep, an award winning band from Canada. But, this time around, he’s decided to work with his brother under the moniker Postdata. Their self-titled release will hit stores on January 26th, and you will want to give this band a thorough going-over. This tune, “Tobias Grey” has a deep acoustic tone, but a wintry vocal that one can only associate with a group from the vast wilderness that is Canada. It’s a short tune, but one rich in emotion, so listen til the end.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Postdata.Postdata.TobiasGrey.mp3]

Download: Postdata – Tobias Grey [MP3]

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D&D @ Mohawk Tomorrow!

December 11, 2009 RayRay One comment

Wanted to give everyone a quick reminder about our Dutchess & The Duke show at Mohawk tomorrow evening. Don’t forget that doors open at 8 with music around 10. Our original post about the show can be found by following this lovely link. Also, check out our event on facebook(with some cool videos) or like it over on Do512.

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Austin Children’s Shelter Benefit @ Antones (12/13)

December 11, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

Date	12/13/09
Location	Antones
Doors	900p
Tickets	$10 from Frontgate

Our good friends over at Two Groove are helping putting on a show at Antones on Sunday night featuring some of the best local music Austin has to offer. The lineup includes Speak, Stereo is a Lie, and ATH faves Frantic Clam. You can also expect some photo booth action, goodie bags for the first 30 in attendance, and some other special guests. Ticket prices are directly benefiting the Austin Children’s Shelter so why not hear some good music for a great cause?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/02-Carrie.mp3]

Download: Speak – Carrie [MP3]

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Obligatory New Harlem Tune

December 11, 2009 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

As if they didn’t have enough going on already with their steady stream of shows all over town, Austin’s local band du jour, Harlem, are prepping the release of their debut album, Hippies, for Matador Records. While I’m not always a fan of their live show, this new tune shows a lot of promise, and a whole lot more focus, musically, while still maintaining that garage-band sound that has won them a slew of fans.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Harlem-Friendly-Ghost.mp3]

Download: Harlem – Friendly Ghost [MP3]

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FTC: Five Iron Frenzy

December 10, 2009 RayRay 4 comments

How is it possible that Five Iron Frenzy, one of my favorite bands of all time, has yet to be mentioned on this ATH website? I don’t know! If you aren’t familiar with this brilliant ska band from the late 90s and early 00s, they existed in a simpler time of music when things weren’t taken so seriously. These guys have since gone their separate ways, but I just found out that a new Five Iron Frenzy documentary DVD is planned for release in January 2010. Hooray! You newbies out there should probably start off your FIF experience with their 1997 sophomore album Our Newest Album Ever, progress to EP Quanitity is Job 1, and then wrap things up with their live album Proof That the Youth Are Revolting. All of these albums dropped in a span from 1997-1999 when the band was truly at the height of their creativeness. Below is a song from that sophomore album called “Blue Comb ’78” which truly encompasses the ska/pop and overall good times of this band. Enjoy and drop me a line if you’re having trouble finding their music.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/07-Blue-Comb-78.mp3]

Download: Five Iron Frenzy – Blue Comb ’78 [MP3]

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New Tunes from Lightspeed Champion

December 10, 2009 nathan.lankford One comment

It’s almost 2010, and one of my most anticipated releases is the new album from Lightspeed Champion. Dev Hynes just hits a nerve with me, especially after watching THIS VIDEO. So, while I wait for that new album, I’ve got something to hold me over until then. Dev released an entire album of bedroom recordings while housesitting for a friend. It might not go down as the best work of all time, but for a fans of Lightspeed Champion, it will definitely hold you over. I’m including my favorite track from the album, but if you want it, you can grab it for free over at Dev’s site.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/9.Is-This-Really-Me_.mp3]

Download: Lightspeed Champion – Is This Really Me [MP3]

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