Author: nathan.lankford

Show Preview: Black Bananas @ Red 7 (5/12)

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Date Saturday, May 12th
Location Red 7
Doors 800 pm
Tickets $8 from Transmission

So Friday is for dancing, and Saturday you gotta rock.  What better show is going on in town for those needs than the Black Bananas show over at Red 7.  Black Bananas is Jen Herrema, and basically it’s RTX (her former band from her former band Royal Trux) under a different moniker; they’ll be promoting their recent album Rad Times Xpress IV, which got a lot of love from P4K.  Also, Dwarr, the bluesy metal fanatics on Drag City are also co-headlining the evening, so you’re main acts are definitely tasty, but you’ll also have the always excellent Magik Markers opening the evening.  You’ll want to get there early to witness their greatness. Have fun kids; should be a blast!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/07-Rad-Times-Mastered.mp3]

Download:Black Bananas – Rad Times [MP3]

 

New Tunes from Guided By Voices

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Guided By Voices is certainly an acquired taste for many, but if you listen to this track, you’re going to have to recognize the songwriting gifts of Robert Pollard and Co. You can find the song on a 7″, as well as the new LP Class Clown Spots a UFO, which hits stores on June 12th.  In my mind, this is perhaps one of the best songs the group’s written.  For one, there’s a good solid length (something often lacking from the group) and Bob’s voice sounds remarkable here.  It’s about as simple as a pop ballad as you can get, and I’m loving it!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Guided-By-Voices-Class-Clown-Spots-A-UFO-New-Version.mp3]

Download:Guided By Voices – Class Clown Spots A UFO [MP3]

Show Preview: Fresh Millions @ the ND (4/11)

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Date Friday, May 11th
Location The ND
Doors 900 pm
Tickets $5

Friday night is always perfect for a solid dance party, so your place to be on this rainy week definitely has to be the ND.  You’ll find a new line-up for Fresh Millions, as the group now is just the project of Geoff, working with loops and samples, rocking it out on his own.  But, while we love Geoff, there’s a couple of other names on the bill, and my personal favorite is Orthy.  I picked the group to have a huge year in Austin this year, and I want you to be a part of it.  Also, Ricky Jean Francois is filling the middle spot, and I’ve heard nothing but good things.  Dance party central? Let’s all show up and support the local gig.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/01-Hot-New-Jam-from-73.mp3]

Download:Freshmillions – Hot New Jam from ’73 [MP3]

Scuzzy Beach Rock from Guantanamo Baywatch

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Dirtnap Records has done a pretty solid job with releases this year, and they might just have another one on their hands with the new record from Guantanamo Baywatch.  The album is called Chest Crawl, and this track is pretty much a solid snippet of what the whole thing will sound like to your ears.  It reminds me of a weird surf rock jam that lives somewhere between Thee Oh Sees and the Cramps.  It might not be for everyone, but it’s the kind of stuff I’ve been into lately. Give it a little taste.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/guantanamo-baywatch-boomerenga_2012-05-04-164705-4137-0-0-0.128.mp3]

Download:Guantanamo Baywatch – Boomerenga [MP3]

Dark Jam from Rayon Beach

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Just a bit ago we were watching a passionate set from Austin’s Rayon Beach, with the three piece punk-of-sorts band opening for Terry Malts.  Their songs were catchy and powerful, even without the presence of a bass guitar.  Luckily for fans of the band it’s time for you all to open up your ears and check out the group’s new LP, This Looks Serious, which you can purchase from Hozac Records (gold colored vinyl if you’re a nerd like that). I dig the shady darkness that kind of has the band brooding here, giving them this weird sensation of facing peril head-on.  It’s only a matter of time before Austin’s darlings make bigger waves–this LP seems to be that step out the door.  AND…if you’re in Austin, the band has their LP release tonight at 29th Street Ballroom.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/09.-Where-are-the-cities.mp3]

Download:Rayon Beach – Where Are the Cities [MP3]

Great Old Song from Montero

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It’s been pouring in Austin since yesterday, so I’m really happy that this song fits in perfectly with the weather.  To continue with my adoration of all things Oceanic, I’d like to reintroduce you to Montero…the project of Ben Montero (also featuring Guy of Chapter Music and Geoff of Crayon Fields).  At first, you’d think I’m just plugging my friends, and yea, I am, but this songs too great not to put it back on people’s radars.  This song comes from a 7″ they put out last year on Mistletone, and VICE caught wind of the band and made up THIS little mini-documentary.  I guess there’s never a bad time to listen to a good song, so enjoy this one friends; I do this for you all.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Rainman.mp3]

Download:Montero – Rainman [MP3]

New Tune from Fergus and Geronimo

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It’s funny, I always sort of thought at Fergus and Geronimo as Dallas’ answer to White Denim, giving off that constructional post-rock vibe with odd time signatures and what not, but it seems like a lot of people had that problem with the group; they’re a hard bunch to put into a box.  That being said, the band is returning with Funky Was the State of Affairs on August 7th via Hardly Art, and the title alone suggests that the group could be more all over the map, even a bit funkier perhaps. Doesn’t matter what it sounds like in the long run, as this single alone is enough to kick off things in the right direction.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fergus+Geronimo_RomanTick.mp3]

Download:Fergus & Geronimo – RomanTick [MP3]

New Single from Standard Fare

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Did you see me rave about the excellent Out of Sight, Out of Town LP from Standard Fare at the beginning of the year? You definitely should have, but if you didn’t, this song’s going to remind you just what I was talking about.  The group’s signed up to release a single with WIAIWYA, and you can grab that single for nice decent price.  More importantly, the band’s been generous to provide us with a stream of their energetic jam, “Girlfriend.”  This song encompasses everything the group’s about, and I’m always excited when one of my favorite bands has new music to make it through this rainy weather. You can also stream/buy the track HERE.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Girlfriend-Mx3.mp3]

 

Great Jam from The Intelligence

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For months I’ve waited for the official word on the newest record from The Intelligence, one of my favorite acts.  Luckily, the album came my way last week, and now I get to share with you one of the reasons I’m so excited for you to hear Everybody’s Got It Easy But Me; it hits stores on June 19th via In the Red.  It’s a rambunctious jittery rocker with a discordant guitar chord that rings in the background throughout. If you get your hands on the whole album you’ll also realize that this band’s got a knack for writing hooks within the realm of arty guitar rock.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/08-They-Found-Me-In-The-Back-Of-The-Galaxy.mp3]

Download:The Intelligence – (They Found Me In The Back Of) The Galaxy [MP3]

Angular Pop Track from New Cassettes

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Feel like this weather is going to get me down, but I refuse to let it get to me.  So in hopes of helping you all out, I wanted to toss out this energetic number that’s been floating around for a bit on behalf of New Cassettes. The group released their album Winterhead just a month ago, followed by a short US tour, which is how they caught my ear.  I’ll give you that it’s not the most original track out in the world, but we’re all entitled to a little frivolous fun, are we not?  My favorite thing…it’s not bedroom pop or garage rock, it’s just a rock tune, albeit one that makes you stomp your feet.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/new-cassettes-silent-guns_2011-11-28-142755-4137-0-0-0.128.mp3]

Download:New Cassettes – Silent Guns [MP3]

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