Month: October 2010

Show Preview: We Are Scientists @ Emos (10/28)

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Date Thursday, Oct 28th
Location Emos
Doors 900p
Tickets $13 from Ticketweb

We like We Are Scientists, and we’re pretty sure that the band is going to put on one hell of a show for you all, but the real reason to get excited has to be the opening band Twin Tigers.  They blew us away at SXSW, and their album. Gray Waves, was about as perfect a debut as you can get.  Their feedback squalls, wrapped tightly around pop sensibility, is sure to give you something to remember.  It’s not often that we fawn over a band, but this is one I’ve been all about, so you can guarantee that I’ll be there in attendance.  Also, Rewards will open up the whole evening, so you have yet another good reason to get yourself to Emos.

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Download: Twin Tigers – Everyday [MP3]


New Music from Generationals

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I was all about Generationals when their catchy album Con Law hit the streets, and now it seems like there is even more reason to be excited. They’ve got a new EP coming out soon on Park the Van, and it was recorded by our very own Austinite Bill Baird!  This new track, “Trust,” shows the band bringing a grittier bit to their pop du jour.  Pounding drums, clever vocal delivery, and those angular guitar lines cutting through one another just make this the perfect end of fall to winter jam.  The Trust EP will be in stores on November 16th!

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Download: Generationals – Trust [MP3]

Contest: Jenny & Johnny Prize Pack

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The fabulous new duo featuring lovers Jenny Lewis and Johnny Rice known simply as Jenny & Johnny are stopping in Austin next week and we’ve got a little prize pack to give away to one lucky winner.  To enter, all we ask is that you leave a comment with your favorite duo of all time.  That’s it!  One, yeah I said ONE lucky winner will win:

– A signed copy of new LP I’m Having Fun Now

– Several posters promoting the new album and tour

– As many Jenny & Johnny stickers as we can fit in a mailable envelope

Sounds like a sweet deal to me!  Get those entries in and don’t forget to leave a valid email address suckahs!  Winners will be contacted no later than 5pm today.  You can also get in on the live show coming up on Tuesday at Emo’s which has yet to sell out!  Let the games begin.

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Download: Jenny and Johnny – Scissor Runner [MP3]

Show Preview: Interpol @ Stubbs (10/28)

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Date 10/28/10
Location Stubbs
Doors 7pm
Tickets SOLD OUT

Veterans, and maybe now even considered legends, of the indie scene Interpol are making their highly anticipated stop at Stubbs on Thursday night.  You’ll also be treated to a special guest set by ATH favorite White Rabbits.  Sure it’s sold out, but I’m confident you can find a way in right?  Most recent single from Interpol “Lights” can be found below.

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Download: Interpol – Lights [MP3]

Show Preview: Minus The Bear @ Stubbs (10/27)

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Date 10/27/10
Location Stubbs
Doors 6:30pm
Tickets $18 @ Stubbs

A great show is going down at Stubbs on Wednesday night for any of you looking for some solid music to check out.  For starters you’ll have sweet rock band Minus the Bear headlining the event.  Then you’ll get a solid middle act from Cursive front man Tim Kasher along with sweet jams from openers The Globes.  Can’t beat that lineup!

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Download: Minus the Bear – Broken China [MP3]

Show Preview: The Fresh & Onlys @ Emos (10/27)

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Date Wednesday, October 27th
Location Emos
Doors 900p
Tickets $8 from Ticketweb

On the midweek marquis at Emos this week, you have to come out. There’s no way around it, The Fresh & Onlys are going to be playing.  They just released their new album, Play It Strange, which is surely going to be in our Top 20 of the year, and I can’t get songs like “Waterfalls” out of my head.  Recorded, there definitely is a bit of haze to their sound, but live, they’re an entirely different animal; it’s something you definitely need to see in order to understand.  Also in attendance will be Royal Baths and Rayon Beach, so two more reasons to get out to this show. The touring year is winding down, and this looks to be one of the best shows Austin has left, so don’t miss out!

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Download: The Fresh & Onlys – Waterfall [MP3]


New Music From Is/Is

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So how many times have we posted about bands from Minnesota?  Not many times that I can remember anyway…  Hailing from the big sky country and catching my ear as of late is this 3 piece all girl band Is/Is.  Their sound ranges from Warpaint to the fuzzy sound of Sonic Youth and then over to a straight up garage rock band with no B.S.  Have yourself a listen to track “So Long”, let us know what you think, and say hi to the ladies on myspace.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/01-So-Long-1.mp3]

Download: Is/Is – So Long [MP3]

Show Preview: Ra Ra Riot @ Emos (10/26)

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Date Tuesday, October 26th
Location Emos
Doors 900p
Tickets $15 from Ticketweb

Okay, so everyone will probably be running around town trying to get their hands on this Jonsi character, but I just can’t do it.  I think I’ll pass my time with a little bit of pop tunes, and a nice dose of orchestral touches.  You see, Ra Ra Riot are playing at Emos on the same night.  The band just released The Orchard, their sophomore effort, and while it may seem them trying new ground, it still has a lot of upside, not to mention the band’s great live  potential. Also on the bill are up-and-comers Givers and one of my favorite new groups, Villagers.  This sounds like a more low-key place to be Tuesday night, so get on out there folks.

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Download: Ra Ra Riot – Boy [MP3]


New Music from Girls

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We’re always glad to hear something new coming from Girls.  They recently won new fans over at Austin City Limits, and now they’re releasing a new EP in order to give us even more.  The new EP is titled Broken Dreams Club, and it comes out on November 22ns via True Panther.  This single sees the band focusing less on their surf-ish sound, allowing Chris Owens to grab your heart with his vocals, which always have a nice little inflection for you to adore.  If this is their new direction, we’re getting pretty excited.  Give the new track a try.

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Download: Girls – Heartbreaker [MP3]

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