Month: August 2014

Show Preview: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Mohawk (8/11)

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CYHSY Only Run

Date TONIGHT!
Location Mohawk
Doors 6:30 PM
Tickets $22 from Mohawk

Begin a busy show week tonight, and yes, it will be hot, but suck it up. Satan says dance in the 100F courtyard of The Mohawk with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Roger Sellers is opening with an acoustic set, that should be interesting. Alec is in the middle slot with some solo work. We’ll see what that is all about, double duty on a hawt day.

Take a listen to a slice of the new epic stuff with this.

Update: COLD FRONT?

Sorry I Missed It: New So Cow Single

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socoI can’t wait for the new LP from So Cow, so I’m sorry that in my slew of madness I missed the latest single from the Irish act.  It was all over the net last week, illustrating a calmer sign of the band.  While the song’s not rushing through with the band’s typical brash attitude, it’s nice to see them tossing some new spins on their style for their forthcoming LP, The Long Con.  You’ll be able to hear the entire LP this September via Goner Records; it sounds like it might just be the record that brings them hordes of fans.  If not, at least I’ll have another bad ass record from the band to add to my collection.

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Austin Spotlight: Letting Up Despite Great Faults

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10336826_10154252742045122_4351492479774252113_nAustin based Letting Up Despite Great Faults are releasing their new album entitled Neon tomorrow and they’ve offered up one more new single to get you all excited.  This great new pop number is called “Gold” and features more of those great shoe gazy and irresistible melodies that the band has spoiled us with over the years.  If I were you, I’d hop on over to my local record shop tomorrow and pick up what is sure to be one of the great Austin albums of the year.

Check out their first single from the record, “Wrapped”, elsewhere on our site.

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Download: Letting Up Despite Great Faults – Gold [MP3]

Show Preview: The Both @ the Mohawk (8.13)

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Date Wednesday, August 13th
Location Mohawk
Doors 6:30 PM
Tickets $22 from Mohawk


I’ll be the first to admit that I vastly overlooked the first release from The Both, the album of work from Aimee Mann and Ted Leo.  The self-titled record took me by surprise, and perhaps I didn’t give Mann enough credit.  It’s a spot-on album of great pop tunes, from two great songwriters, and I know that Ted will definitely be bringing his showmanship to the stage (I’ve yet to catch Aimee).  I’m not even sure if the duo will continue writing together, so you’ve got to be there to catch them while you have the chance. And, opening the show will be Lemuria, who won us over with their album, The Distance is So Big.  This is a night worth every dollar.

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Dangerous Tune from Youth Code

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youthAt first, I loved this song. Then I hated it. Then I figured, why the fuck not post it and let you decide? I love the anger that’s unleashed on the listener, reminiscent of early industrial acts, then melding it with post-hardcore acts of the late 90s.  It’s an interesting composition, frightening at moments, then thrilling at other instants. Youth Code have composed four new tracks, of which this is one, and then the flip-side of this new EP has remixes by the likes of Clipping. You can grab the A Place to Stand EP from the band on September 23rd from Dais Records.

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Discovery Day: Tee- Tahs

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teetahIt’s easy to stay on top of the music game nowadays.  I mean, Stereogum and P4k are going to post an insane amount of songs each day that you’re supposed to care about.  But, I love to scour the net for hidden gems, which is how I came upon Canada’s Tee-Tahs.  I heard of them by scouring my daily rounds on Finest Kiss, who introduced me to this infectious bit of pop music.  They’ve just released their record, Buzzkill, and it’s nothing short of a good time.  The lyrics seem to show an indifference to any sort of worldly themes, holding onto what makes being a music fan so enjoyable…unadulterated good times.  The tunes you’ll find are joyous and silly, laying the groundwork for a group that just wants you to have a really great time listening to their work.  So get on the train with me, we’re going to see Tee-Tahs.

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Show Review: Miniature Tigers @ Stubbs Jr. (8/6)

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Wednesday night at Stubbs Jr. offered a bill of three gracious acts that seemed to be happy to be playing to the live music scene of Austin, let alone to a crowd that was quite amped up. While the crowd was ready for almost anything, the bill didn’t stray far from the indie and synth pop that Miniature Tigers put out, and each opening act did exactly their job as openers; tantalize the crowd with enough pop jams to get them warmed up for the headliner.

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New Music from Tomorrow’s Tulips

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ttYou ever discover one of those tracks that makes you go “what the fuck?” “What is this?” Yet, then you realize you’ve played the track a dozen times and now your stuck? That’s precisely what I got from this coffee shop haunt of a tune from Tomorrow’s Tulips.  There’s minimal percussion, quieted guitar bits, and this deep croon that weaves its way throughout the song.  It’s really a song that pulls you in emotionally; it’s like watching a train wreck, yet you can’t pull your eyes away…making this quite a remarkable number.  You’ll be able to find this tune on their new album, When, which is being released by Burger Records on October 7th.

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Austin Spotlight: Balmorhea

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BALMORHEA1At this point in their musical career, I’d say that Austin based group Balmorhea are easily one of the most recognize names in the indie scene.  They caught our attention around the inception of our website with their roots and atmospheric take on instrumental music.  I’m pleased to be sharing with you today their latest single called “HEIR I”.  The track has that familiar Balmorhea feel as it slowly builds towards this moment of sheer beauty about two or so minutes in.  This would a perfect song to enjoy some Sunday morning coffee.

This song appears on a brand new 7″ coming out on October 14th via Western Vinyl.

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FF Announce Debut Album for Couple Skate

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ffWe’re nearing the end of the day, and I’m nearing the end of my first run of energy.  But, thanks to this great track from FF, I think I’m revving up and rearing to rock through the rest of the day.  There’s an emotional yearning that seems to run through the track; it’s something about the vocal tones; I dig it, regardless.  It’s a pretty noise track otherwise, though not pumping noise for the sake…more for the energetic punch that likely impacts the Seattle trio’s live shows.  They’ve just announced they’re going to release their debut, Lord, on Couple Skate Records near the end of October (10.21).

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