Month: January 2014

New Jam From Holy Esque

January 17, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

Holy Esque is a Scottish band we discovered a couple of years ago after hearing their irresistible tunes on the interwebs. Luckily for us, the band has decided to stop in for our little SXSW festival in March AND are giving us this new single “Silences”. It’s yet another tune where you can feel the emotion and power behind every guitar note and vocal yell. I’ve already got these guys near the top of my festival to watch list. I recommend you do the same.

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Free Week Video: Jonly Bonly

January 17, 2014 brian.gray Leave a comment

One of our favorite things from Free Week this year was the set at Red7 by Jonly Bonly. The trio is fronted by Jason Smith playing a guitar and singing with friends and fellow Austin-jams creators Stephen Svacina playing a bass and Marley Jones on drums. I busted out the super phone and got some video to share. This song is called “Long Distance.”

There are some sweet pyrotechnics during the guitar solo and a lightshow at the end. #blackcat #powerstripfailure

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Fresh Ballad from Gambles

January 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Remember the year end lists? Well, one of those artists that I loved in 2013 is already winning me over in 2014 with a brand new track. That man is Gambles, and his voice is the main focus on this track. The guitar is quieted, but that vocal pulls at every emotional heartstring, especially when he employs a sullen hum atop a heavy strum. It’s short and sweet, but it leaves a lasting impression. It’s a leftover tune from the sessions that led to Trust, which I suggest you revisit immediately.

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Download: Gambles – Winter [MP3]

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Austin Weekend Shows Preview

January 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

A lot of the folks in Austin filled their quota for January rock shows during Free Week, but in case you didn’t get your fill, there are some rad shows happening around town, including a few bands throwing an old school house party for your pleasure. Below you’ll find a list of suggestions, so should you choose a show, pick one of these.

Friday:

Tiger Waves and Shivery Shakes @ Pearl St. Co-Op – Free beer while it lasts – FREE

A Giant Dog, Bad Lovers, One Hitters, Dumb @ Hole in the Wall

The Digital Wild @ Mohawk – 9 PM – Album Release

Saturday:

Dent May and Tiger Waves @ Holy Mountain – 9 PM

Think No Think, Ringo Deathstarr, The Ripe @ The North Door @ 9 PM

And here’s some jams to get you feeling in the mood.

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More New Music From Shy Boys

January 17, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

Back in November I shared some new tuneage with you from Kansas City band Shy Boys. Today sees the band inching ever closer to their release date and they are celebrating with us by dropping this new single “Bully Fight” on our ears. Yet again, the band sound as though they must be from a different part of the world and not the Mid Western U.S. To me they sound like they could be transplanted directly from some remote corner of the UK playing beautiful twee pop such as this.

Pick up the new self-titled album on January 21st via High Dive Records.

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Download: Shy Boys – Bully Fight [MP3]

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New Music from Woolen Men

January 16, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Not sure why people seemed to skip over the latest jam from Woolen Men when it popped up late last week. The band have put together another jam, using these jagged guitar chords and off-kilter vocals. It’s a really roots-y feeling rock jam, filled with a natural energy that comes with just a hint of hip swinging and foot stomping. It’s a rather fast tune, which is fitting as it’s coming out on the band’s Quick Trips EP, which will be released by the trusted folks over at Loglady Records. Let this tune take you through the rest of the day.

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New Track from David Brewis as School Language

January 16, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

As a long time fan of the work of Field Music, I’ve always enjoyed the various projects the group’s members have participated in throughout their breaks; it doesn’t hurt that they’re usually good too! This number from David Brewis under his School Language moniker has this stuttering feeling, which steps in line with his main band’s approach to layering guitar parts atop one another in a similar fashion. But, it also reminds of an odd blend between art rock and dance pop, so that should provide interest levels for some folks. The new record, Old Fears, will be released on April 8th via Memphis Industries.

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SxSW Wristbands Are On Sale

January 16, 2014 brian.gray Leave a comment

Hey everyone, time to pick up your wristbands for you Spring Break festivities in downtown Austin.

Here are the rules. Austin resident, $169 a pop, two wristband per order maximum, you have to provide those two names at time of purchase and IDs will be checked and bands put on your wrist when you pick them up. This model has been in place for a few years now to prohibit scalping and cut down on counterfeiting. Of course, you will have opportunities to purchase wristbands at Waterloo and select venues just before the conference, but this is the way to go.

Click here to get the full skinny and start the process.

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Sweet Indiepop from Model Village

January 16, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Feel like it’s been a short while since I’ve offered up some truly joyous indiepop tunes, so I figured it best to get back on that boat, albeit for just a post. Model Village is another UK act with the bouncing rhythm section coated with angelic vocals. The group just released their newest LP, You Chose These Woes, and it’s been a pleasure absorbing these melodies while staring out my work window into the sun. If you’re afraid of the female vocal, don’t fret, as they have quite a bit of male participation throughout the record. Give it a spin.

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Download: Model Village – Sunday [MP3]

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Show Preview: Amputees and She Sir @ Hotel Vegas – Tonight!

January 16, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Date	Thursday, January 16th
Location	Hotel Vegas
Doors	9:00 PM
Tickets	$5

Looking at this show line-up, attending this set on a Thursday night seems like a no-brainer to me. You get the Amputees, who will be playing a three day residency in Austin, plus other really incredible acts that should already be on your radar at this point. There’s She Sir, who we’ve already told you are set for a big year with their up-copming release, Go Guitars. And, you’ll get to see Ruby Fray, who won tons of people over during her Free Week appearances, so there’s really no reason to skip it. Make it a fun night, and hit up the show.

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Download: She Sir – You Could Be Tiger [MP3]

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