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The famous duo known as Quasi are returning in 2010 with a new album entitled American Gong. This being the first new album from the band in close to four years, we are anxious to hear where things are going. Take a sample of that new direction with this first single from the new LP called “Repulsion”. Quasi’s new album hits stores February 23rd via Kill Rock Stars.
Download: Quasi – Repulsion [MP3]
The Donkeys are a band that caught our ear last year with their extremely catchy single “Walk Through the Clouds”. Building on the success of that jam and their album Living on the Other Side, the band preps a new album for 2010 with some new songs debuting on their recent Daytrotter session. One of those new songs entitled “Nu Blu Stocking” can be found below. Here’s to looking forward to more new material from this promising San Diego band.
Download: The Donkeys – Nu Blu Stocking [MP3]
We’re back, and just in time for free week in Austin! Where were we during this holiday season? None of your damn business! So as we get back into regular posting mode for 2010 let’s go over a few recommendations for you upcoming week of free shows. We’ll give you one, yes just one, recommendation for each night starting tomorrow. If we haven’t made it crystal clear already, all of these shows are completely free if you are 21+. Happy New Year!
Tue(1/5): Red 7 with Cruiserweight, Lemuria, O’Pioneers!!!, and The Anchor @ 9pm
Wed(1/6): Emos outside with Brothers & Sisters, The Laughing, Ovenbirds, Oh No Oh My @ 9pm
Thu(1/7): Mohawk outside/inside with Brazos, TV Torso, Great Nostalgic, Ume, Transmography, Daniel Francis Doyle, and Many Birthdays @ 9pm. (If you aren’t watching the national championship game of course)
Fri(1/8): Emos inside with Ume, Speak, The Authors, The White White Lights @ 9pm
Sat(1/9): Stubbs inside with Leatherbag, The Pons, and Danny Malone @ 9pm
Sun(1/10): Emos inside/outside with A Giant Dog, Bad Sports, Cause For Applause, Elvis, Red X Red M, Woodgrain, Eagle Claw, ODEZCO, and Expensive Shit @ 9pm
All times are for doors opening and not start times for music. Shows will generally start around 10pm at each venue. Please remember that this is not a complete list of free shows for the week and one can check out the Mohawk, Emos, Red 7, Beerland, Stubbs, Beauty Bar and Parish websites for a full list of shows.
During our lapse in time during the holidays, news hit the web of a new EP from Cold War Kids. The new Extended Player, Behave Yourself, is available now on itunes and in stores Jan 19th via Down Town Music. Below you can find a sample of that new EP with track “Audience of One”. Not really sure how I feel about the tune yet as it sort of sounds like piano pop music similar to your 20 year old girlfriends favorite singer.
Download: Cold War Kids – Audience of One [MP3]
We hope everyone out there is enjoying their holiday season spending time with family and friends. I’m sure most of you have noticed the leave of absence and we hope you aren’t too upset about it. Not to fret, we’ll continue to bring you the best in music news, interviews, reviews, etc. after the holidays have died down a bit. If you’re looking for a way to spend your Waterloo gift cards, check out our albums of the year post, our top songs post, our Austin album’s post, or even our top album art work post. Also check out some great sites like Do512 or Peen Scene if you’re trying to make NYE plans. See ya in 2010!
Download: Pink Mountaintops – Holiday [MP3]
Whaaaa? The Album Leaf are actually still around? Apparently so and we couldn’t be more excited! After a long hiatus from releasing new material (2006), the Jimmy Lavalle lead band are returning in 2010 with a new album. The new LP goes by the name A Chorus of Storytellers and sees the light of day on Feb. 2nd via Sub Pop. Until then, check out first single “Falling from the Sun” and get yourself jacked up for the new release.
Download: The Album Leaf – Falling From The Sun [MP3]
A new song called “High Road” from the new Danger Mouse & James Mercer (Shins) project has been spreading over the internet today. The duo recently announced that they were teaming up as Broken Bells and plan to release their debut self-titled LP on March 9th via Columbia Records. Pre-order options are available on the new Broken Bells website. This new jam sounds a lot like…. well a lot like what you would expect to hear if Danger Mouse#mce_temp_url# produced a Shins album. Duh.
Download: Broken Bells – The High Road [MP3]
| Date | 12/23/09 |
|---|---|
| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 900pm |
| Tickets | $8 from Frontgate |
Highly underrated local band New Roman Times are playing at Stubbs on Wednesday night. Fellow Austin bands The Always Already and Distance Runner will be providing your opening support. At $8, this should be a great way to start your holidays off right.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/New_Roman_Times_Smoke_In_Your_Disguise.mp3]Download: New Roman Times – Smoke In Your Disguise [MP3]
It’s the giving time of year and we here at ATH would like to spread some sweet love to our readers with an end of the year/holiday contest. Two, count em two, lucky winners will receive a hand packaged and sealed gift bag from us filled with all kinds of musical goodness. Expect to receive promo CDs(yes good ones), 7″ & 12″ records from national and local artists(at least one album from our year end list), stickers, koozies, buttons, chapstick, hugs, and anything else we can scrounge up from around the office. I’d probably value each one at around $5,000. To enter, leave us a comment or hit us up on twitter with your favorite holiday song. Winners will be anounced come Monday. Don’t forget to leave a valid email address so we can get in touch with you. It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.
Download: Gentleman Auction House – Home for the Holidays [MP3]
| Date | 12/21/09 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 7pm |
| Tickets | $10 from Frontgate |
Mohawk has a great show going down on Monday night with some of the best musical talent Austin has to offer. The stacked lineup includes Octopus Project, All My Friends, Sunset, Neiliyo, and Paradise Titty. Sounds like a sweet night for local music!
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/theoctopusproject-wetgold.mp3]Download: The Octopus Project – Wet Gold [MP3]
