Ticket Giveaway: Protomartyr @ Holy Mountain (5.30)
Chaos in Tejas and Transmission are bringing some incredible bands into town this week, and we’ve got yet another chance for you to win a pair of tickets. Under Color of Official Right is one of the most rewarding listens this year, and the group dominated the SXSW post-hype machine with several great performances. You’ll get a chance to see the band perform in a fairly intimate setting over at Holy Mountain, supported by two incredible local acts: Xetas and Simple Circuit. Just because you love Protomartyr doesn’t mean you can’t get there early to catch these two remarkable bands too.
It’s the midway point in the year for all intents and purposes, so leave your Favorite Album of 2014 (so far) and I’ll pick a winner that most closely aligns with our tastes. Contest ends Thursday at Noon.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Scum-Rise.mp3]Download: Protomartyr – Scum, Rise! [MP3]
fav album release of 2014 has to be OFF! Wasted Years so far!
The Radioactivity LP narrowly gets my vote over the new Autistic Youth LP. I’ve yet to listen to The new Parquet Courts album though, so that may change. Light up Gold was pretty great.
Oops…just realized that both those LPs were in 2013. I’d have to go with some local folks then. It’s not out yet, but the new Xetas tracks are fantastic. As far as official releases go, I’d say the Back to Back 7″ is my favorite.
Being that I’m one the biggest fans of The Men there is, I’ll have to say the “Tomorrow’s Hits” is my favorite album of the half-year.
I’ve got to go with Mirah’s ‘Changing Light’. More people should listen to this album.
Present Tense by Wild Beasts is my favorite so far.
The Unholy Two “Talk About Hardcore” LP (12XU 2014)
Sturgill Simpson – turtles all the way down.