Month: April 2013

Show Pics: Band of Horses @ Stubb’s (4/24)

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I never got the chance to shoot Band of Horses when they were in our prime, i.e. still carrying the buzz of the early releases through the blogosphere. I did however got to see them in the big church during SxSW. That was pretty moving. Wall of sound, cathedral (seriously) ceilings, perfect venue for the at times sparse and haunting songwriting that made us suckers for the first two albums.

They have since left our little corner of the intarwebs for bigger pastures, but so what. I got to shoot them finally under the carnival tent that is cathedral-esque at Stubb’s and they played some early hits, so there.

Roadkill Ghost Choir opened, a few thoughts and some snaps past the break to ogle while you wait for your ride to Psych Fest.

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Show Preview: Foals @ Emo’s (4/27)

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Date 4/27/13
Location Emo’s East
Doors 9pm
Tickets SOLD OUT!

It’s Psych Fest weekend in Austin, but that doesn’t mean that other show options aren’t in abundance for those of you who missed the boat on festival tickets.  For this guy, the best “other” show in town would have to be Foals playing to a sold out crowd at Emo’s on Riverside.  On top of the great headliner, the undercard is also stacked with ATH favorite Surfer Blood in direct support with Blondfire opening for all.  See you there?

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Download: Foals – Spanish Sahara [MP3]

Snowden Slow Rolls Another Track

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Here is another streaming offering from Snowden’s latest effort, No One In Control called “So Red”. Those familiar with Jordan Jeffares work will love this. Those not should take note. As we get ready to be all Psyched out, how about a little hazy gaze goodness.

Snowden will make a stop in the new home base to play Red7 on June 7th. I sincerely hope the merch table is stocked.

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Another New GRMLN Track

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grmlnIt seems like every couple of weeks we get a new tune from GRMLN, and I’m totally cool with that, especially when they’re as hook-laden as the following song we’ve got for your listening pleasure. We’re nearing the June 4th release date of Empire, the debut LP from the group, and I’m getting excited.  Some part of me feels like there’s a Foutnains of Wayne ode in here, just propping up a solid rock tune with a powerful chorus.  It’s actually sort of a rarity nowadays, so I’ll gladly take a revisiting of one of my favorite genres.

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Download: GRMLN – Hand Pistol [MP3]

New Atmospheric Pop From The Belle Game

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bellegame-600-1365682226When scouring the internet for music, it’s rare that a song catches my ear like this new song “Blame Fiction” from Canadians The Belle Game.  It’s a gorgeous pop tune that could be likened to Beach House with a fuller sound and more belting style vocals.  I’d assume most readers of the site can get behind something like so have a listen below and tell us what you think.

The band have a debut full length entitled Ritual Tradition Habit due out May 14th on Boompa.

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Download: The Belle Game – Blame Fiction [MP3]

More New Music From Dead Stars

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deadstarsJust last week, ATH shared a new song from Brooklyn based outfit Dead Stars called “So What”.  That track perked up our ears towards the band and now we have another great tune from the guys entitled “Waste Away.  You’ll notice that it’s cut from the same loin with rockin’ guitars and a power driving force behind the all too catchy chorus.  Anyone not paying attention to the band last week, better get on board now.

New EP High Gain is coming your way on June 4th via Uninhabitable Mansions.

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Download: Dead Stars – Waste Away [MP3]

New Rock n Roll From Heliotropes

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20130422-heliotropes-x600-1366644835Here’s a new rocking number called “Psalms” coming at us from all lady group Heliotropes.  The quickest and easiest comparison I could make is that it sounds like The Men if the lead singer maybe had a sex change.  Sound good?  I think so.  If you’r into it, the band have a brand new album entitled A Constant Sea coming out on June 18th via Manimal Vinyl.

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Download: Heliotropes – Psalms [MP3]

Introducing: Yakuri Cable

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735063_353717624744872_767844581_nGlasgow continues to be almost like an American version of Brooklyn with countless quality indie bands popping up what seems like daily.  This new act to me, Yakuri Cable, is yet another band from the area that has perked up my ears today.  Their sound immediately makes me think of fellow Scots My Latest Novel as the minimalistic and deep vocals could almost be the same lead singer.  Is it?  Things veer away from comparisons as the band add in some interesting synths in the back and give us a nice little pop rock out with this song “Line of Sight”.  

If you’re into it, the band have a full 5 song EP entitled Beginnings available for stream on bandcamp.

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Download: Yakuri Cable – Line Of Sight [MP3]

Psych Fest Preview: The Growlers

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thegrowlersOne of the great things I love about Austin Psych Fest is the way the festival is slowly branching out beyond your stereotypical psychedelia into related territory.  This is the perfect case for Cali’s The Growlers, who do have some lineage, though I think their recent efforts put them well outside that spectrum.  Honestly, this is the highlight for the festival in my opinion; I’ve been jamming to their most recent record Hung at Heart since it came out earlier this year.  It has a definite California feel, especially in the bright ringing of the guitars, which is probably how they fit into the festival.  Or maybe it’s that organ hanging out on the record.  

Regardless, if you’re going to be making it out to the festival this weekend, then this should be one of the acts you check out, and if not, then you should at least fall in love with their record.

The Growlers play Sunday, April 28th at the Levitation Tent at 10:30 PM.

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Download: The Growlers – Someday [MP3]

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