Month: April 2014

Guess The Fest

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10256827_10154109257645381_5065150898046748010_nTime To Guess The Fest.

Prize Packages:

FLY-IN’ – Flight and hotel paid for, along with a pair of Ultimate Smooth Passes, and a chance to take an epic #selfie in the FFF scissor lift! + more surprises released later!

ACCESS – Receive a pair of weekend passed plus side stage access to the artist of your choice and the ultimate #selfie op in our scissor lift.

OUR’S COMPANY – You and three of your friends will receive a pair of weekend passes. Who doesn’t love a sexxy double date?

There are plenty of extra prizes even if you aren’t a big-pimpin’ winner.

Recalibrate Your Brain

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artworks-000073405557-9sdcma-t500x500A little PYAITK for Friday…

You know it has been a long week; so many shows, liver abuse, too many whiskies, perhaps a marathon, a bathroom remodel or just the boss that won’t chill. No matter the source of your stress, I present this song to level your mood.

Ever heard of Brian Reitzell? Sure, you have. You have seen movies with his original music or well-curated soundtracks. Did you see Lost In Translation? So yeah, street cred, but his latest project is an LP called Auto Music. “Last Summer” is a sample from the album due in early June on Smalltown Supersound and a means to soothe, relax and then rebuild your brain in eight and a half minutes with a little help from MBV’s Kevin Shields.

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Psych Rock from Verma

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TIM071_VERMA_SUNRUNNER_JACKETAs we draw closer to Austin Psych Fest, the genre’s been on my daily rotation.  I’ve been listening to all sorts of artists, but mostly the older acts I’ve not visited in awhile.  That being said, today I have reason to enjoy a new psychedelic tune from Verma, who’ve just signed on with Trouble In Mind Records.  The opening of this song really rides walls of feedback and noise until the bass line jumps in to steady the ship.  Throughout the tune vocals will pop up sporadically, but the feeling of this number is more about sonic exploration; it’s okay to jam out when it sounds this good. Their album, Sunrunner, will be out on May 27th.

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Fresh Music from PAWS

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pawsThanks to our friend Mike, we’re always on the tip of what’s happening in Glasgow, and the lads in PAWS have been on our radar since the release of their last effort, Cokefloat.  The band’s got this song that draws influences from various guitar-rock bands, though this song is more of a slow-burner, unfolding at a steady pace, rather than rushing through with feuding guitars…as many are ought to do. Fat Cat Records will be releasing the group’s new record, Youth Culture Forever; it’s slated for a May 6th release (they’ll be playing Austin on the 15th of May).

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Austin Psych Fest Interview 2014: Elephant Stone

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elephantOne of the great things about Psych Fest, like many of our festivals in town, is that they realize that not every band can play, nor can every fan afford the shows.  So, they put in some work and lined up some opening shows on the Thursday before the official festival begins.  One of those acts I’ve been following for years: Elephant Stone.  They’re one of the many great acts playing over at Mohawk (there’s other shows at Red 7 too!); they’ll be playing at 9:00 PM outdoors. We caught up with Rishi Dhir for a quick interview before they make their way into town.  Read more

Austin Weekend Show Spotlight

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austin_live_music_retailrSometimes the madness that is the Austin music scene just never stops.  This week’s been pretty ridiculous as it is, but the great shows keep coming…and I’m not just talking about that Vampire Weekend or Cloud Nothings show; there are some incredible local bills to catch, including a pretty awesome release show.  Here’s my suggestions on where you might want to find yourself this weekend. Read more

Another Cheap Girls Gem

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cheapcheapI thought I had already bought into the hype around this new Cheap Girls record when I posted “Man In Question” a few weeks back, but this new song really ups the ante.  It’s fitting too that the last few weeks have been filled with grunge nostalgia because this brand of alternative guitar rock was bar superior, in my opinion, offering both solid melodies and great guitar playing.  It’s just another sign that the Michigan-based group can really cover any style they want, though this song is what it’s all about.  Their album, Famous Graves, will be out on May 13th via Xtra Mile Recordings.

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Melted Toys Offer Up New Jam

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meltedThe days are growing warmer, so it’s time for us to all start preparing to get together some summer playlists; you’ve got to maximize the sun and the jams, right? This new single from Melted Toys has a sharp jangling guitar that rings in the background, though the coated vocals have this dreamy slur to their delivery.  It doesn’t hurt that there’s some electronic lasers shooting through the tune to offer up an extra bit of pep and peculiarity.  These lads will be releasing their self-titled album on July 15th courtesy of Underwater Peoples.  Get your boom box ready, it’s pool time!

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Alvvays Sign to Polyvinyl Records

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Processed with VSCOcamI was reluctant for a few moments to post this track from Alvvays; it didn’t hit me immediately.  But, I gave it a few more spins, enjoying the wall of guitars in the far off distance.  That’s when the voice of Molly Rankin really struck me, and I’ve been unable to turn this damned song off.  Musically, the song’s offering your standard fare of dreamy indie pop, but Rankin has this remarkable voice that’s reminiscent of Mazzy Star; I honestly cannot pull myself away from this voice.  The band have just signed on to release their album with Polyvinyl Records; it’s produced by Chad VanGaalen, a personal fave of mine.

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New Single from The Donkeys

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donkeysWhen I hit up RSD last weekend, one of the scores that made me happy was the split 7″ featuring a new tune from The Donkeys.  Not a few days later they’ve got a new musical offering to get you excited for their forthcoming album, Ride the Black Wave.  This is one of those deliciously solemn tunes, best listened to while you’re hanging out in your own space, physically or mentally.  I appreciate the fact that it’s also a breezy number, finishing up in under 2 minutes; there’s still careful string arrangements and slide-guitar, so it shows you that you’re not always forced to jam on.  Grab their album on June 3rd via Easy Sound.

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