Author: brian.gray

The photo taker and manager of the IT Department.

The Twilight Sad @ Paisley Abbey

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TTS-Stills_003I usually dismiss any concert that incorporates an orchestra into a band’s performance. #Metallica This is different.

There is no doubt that I am a fan of The Twilight Sad. I’ll see them anytime I can; I’ve seen them in the broad daylight at Club Deville, I’ve seen them in the dark at Red7, I’ve seen them play acoustic at Home Slice, I’ve seen them at the real Emo’s. James’s intensity on stage is balanced by a quiet and calm disposition off stage. I have spoken with the band several times over the years and they always remember our previous exchanges. I am a fan.

So when I read that performed with the Royal National Scottish Orchestra as part of the Spree Festival, I fretted, but fretted, I should have not. This is quite awesome. 500 people got to watch this collaboration in the Paisley Abbey. It must have sounded amazing with a genuine weight afforded by venue and players. Watch the video after the break, but even cooler, download the songs performed for the price of an email address.

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ATH Interview: Learning Secrets @ 10 Years

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Learning Secrets BannerLearning Secrets is turning ten. They are having a party. Given that the guys behind Learning Secrets, Jeramy Neugent and Ian Orth, are in one of our local favorite bands, Orthy, we see these gents on a regular basis DJing to fill the pre and post-show earspace. We all wonder what all the fuss is about being a DJ. What happens behind the wheels? How do two guys end up spinning records together? How can you make a relationship last? Ian was able to take the time to answer a few questions on those topics and more. Read on for the low down…

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Evan Ønly Has An 80’s Hit

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evan onlyAdmit it, you like to put on those leg warmers and pretend to be in Flashdance on cold days like this. Or is it just me? #mollyringwalddance

I have an affection for 80’s wave dance hits because I’m old. When something like this hits the inboxes at ATH, it is sent to me for approval. I approve of this hit from Evan Ønly. Gentle synth sensibilities with just enough of the Italian Disco thing going on; it will elicit the proper head nod and shoulder shimmy. Evan Ønly is actually Evan Brody, a founder of Underwater Peoples. This is the lead track from a solo EP called No Matter What due on February 18th.

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Show Pics: Red Bull Sound Select (1/15)

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Night DriveRed Bull Sound Select took over the Spider House Ballroom. In exchange for your information on the intarwebs, you could check out three great bands for $3. On the agenda was The Black and White Years, Night Drive and The Octopus Project.

RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY

The line started at around 6:30pm for 9pm doors and some that got in line closer to show time to see the bands in a 350 person venue were going to be disappointed. My only disappointment was a late-running schedule that forced my early exit before The Octopus Project could take the stage; the following day was a really long one and it took discipline to leave when I did. Nate and I had a sweet bit of fun at a dance party and we both left with the impression that Night Drive is poised for explosion.

Click through for pics of The Black and White Years and Night Drive.

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Free Week Video: Jonly Bonly

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Jonly BonlyOne 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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SxSW Wristbands Are On Sale

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SxSW BandsHey 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.

Austin Spotlight: Check Out Some Coeds

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artworks-000066541982-o0foez-t500x500 There is only so much light and airy electro chillwave I can take before I snap and crave some Nitzer Ebb or Split Second, so TRUST is my go to synth-jams nowadays. But what if you could blend? How about a lovely yet strong female voice and big buckets worth of varying waveforms? While the cool lofty and airy stuff can cause additional coffee consumption, Coeds gets you a big sound that has just enough aggression without being angry. I get hints of Glass Candy, with less disco.

The band is Meredith Muñoz and Ryan Kailath. Meredith has been in a few bands you may have liked. She is good people. Check it.

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FFF9 News And Early Bird Info

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FFF9I was very worried. I was a bit vexed by the plans of See Three to renovate Auditorium Shores thereby undermining our friends at Transmission to have their party. Would it be the death of Fun Fun Fun Fest? That spot is perfect for the festival that is three festivals in one.

My mind has been put at ease with the announcement that the City of Austin has in fact confirmed that Auditorium Shores will be available for FFF9. With that, dates have been confirmed and Early Bird purchase news has been delivered. Joy of joys, Christmas is saved.

Fun Fun Fun Fest 9 – November 7, 8 and 9 @ Auditorium Shores
Early Bird Tickets – February 12th @ 9AM CST

Show Preview: Red Bull Sound Select (1/15)

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Red Bull Sound Select

Date 1/15/14
Location Spider House Ballroom
Doors 9pm
Tickets RSVP $3/$10 @ door


Our friends at Red Bull are presenting a nice little locals action to show off the talent brewing around here; this is a dance party version.

You get The Octopus Project, Night Drive and The Black & White Years. You can RSVP here. Why RSVP, you ask? Because with RSVP, you get in for $3 instead of $10 and you get to download a song from each of the artists. I mean, that is like actually buying three songs and getting to go to a show for free.

I have a feeling things will get crowded quick so be early and be cool. The Octupus Project doesn’t have any more shows listed after this, Night Drive sounded great at Red7 the other night and The Black & White Years have new hits. In fact, here is a track you should hear from B&WY…

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Enjoy Your Evening With Bloom

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BloomEvery once in a while I catch a song I missed. This is an absolute beauty from 2010, a relative oldie for our rapid and rabid appetite, by a group called Bloom.

Hypnotizing, soothing, use it when you get home from your Free Week outing to chill. Or perhaps a little “quality time” with a certain someone… You people have dirty minds. Jeez.

The group is Jake Perrine and Michael Maricle and based in Seattle. For fans of The Album Leaf. Nothing released since 2010, so anyone in the Northwest feel like updating me, please do.

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