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New Tunes From Neon Indian

July 6, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

Alan Palomo is a busy busy man who continues to churn out new music under several different monikers. Shortly after the death of Dallas band Ghosthustler, Palomo went on to form ATH fave band Vega who have been getting all kinds of positive press recently. Now the man is busy again with new side project Neon Indian. The sounds are similar to what you’d expect and are sure to get you ready for the summer time dance floor. This track “Terminally Chill” will appear on upcoming album Psychic Chasms due out October 13th on Lefse Records.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/neon-indian-terminally-chill.mp3]

Download: Neon Indian – Terminally Chill [MP3]

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Collin Herring @ Mohawk (7/7)

July 6, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

A truly under-appreciated new face to the alt-country world, Collin Herring is returning to Austin for a show at Mohawk on Tuesday night. The singer-songwriter will be joined on the stage by Tyler Jordan and Legs Against Arms. Tickets will be sold only at the door for $6. Here’s that song I still can’t get enough of “Punches”.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/punches.mp3]

Download: Collin Herring – Punches [MP3]

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Los Campesinos! On Daytrotter

July 6, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

Combine one of our favorite bands Los Campesinos! with one of our favorite sites Daytrotter, and you can expect a post on the ol ATH. The indie popsters recorded a session for the site over the weekend and we’ve been jamming it in our offices. Head over to check out the awesomely long set.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/los-campesinos-you-me-dancing.mp3]

Download: Los Campesinos! – You! Me! Dancing! [MP3]

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Bill Callahan @ The Parish (7/5)

July 3, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

The great Bill Callahan is making a return to The Parish on Sunday night and we’re hoping you’ll make it out if you missed him when he played at Waterloo in May. Opening support for this one will be provided by Follow that Bird who start things off around 9pm. Tickets are on sale now for $12.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bill-callahan-eid-ma-clack-shaw.mp3]

Download: Bill Callahan – Eid Ma Clack Shaw [MP3]

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Calm Blue Sea @ Emo’s (7/5)

July 3, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

One of our now favorite Austin bands Calm Blue Sea are playing another show at Emo’s on Sunday night. If you have yet to catch this band live or haven’t heard their new record, make a point to do so before the nation picks up on them. Supporting bands for this one are Girls From Enola, Irepress, and Hotel Hotel. Doors are at 8 and show stars at 10pm.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/the-calm-blue-sea-we-happy-few.mp3]

Download: The Calm Blue Sea – We Happy Few [MP3]

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Explosions In The Sky @ Stubbs (7/4)

July 2, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

Looking for a way to celebrate your 4th of July in style? Why not make it out to Stubbs for a more than fitting night of music with Explosions in the Sky, Octopus Project, and Wooden Birds! As far as shows for the night go, this really is the best bet. Sure you may want to fire up that grill and drink a cold one, but Stubbs has all of these things and more! Unfortunately tickets are sold out for this one so maybe you can sneak your way in… Doors at 7pm.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/explosions_welcomeghosts.mp3]

Download: Explosions – Welcome, Ghosts [MP3]

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Austin A2W: The Authors

July 2, 2009 RayRay 2 comments

After receiving their new EP in the mail recently, we immediately found fairly new Austin band The Authors to be a solid choice for our artist to watch feature. The local outfit cites their influences as New Order, The Cure, and Phoenix which can all be heard in the sounds of the band. Some are quick to call them indie-pop, but The Authors are quick to refute such a confining label and warn that their sound doesn’t end there. We tend to agree. Check out the band’s catchiest tune “Put it On” below which appears on the aforementioned debut self-titled EP available on CD Baby or at your local record store. You can catch the band live July 23rd at Spider House or August 20th at Mohawk.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/03-put-it-on.mp3]

Download: The Authors – Put it On [MP3]

New Music From Yim Yames(Jim James)

July 1, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

Shortly after the death of George Harrison, Jim James (under the moniker Yim Yames) recorded a 6 song EP of Harrison covers that has been on the shelf up till now. Next week this covers EP, and the first solo release by the MMJ frontman, will be released in digital, CD, and vinyl fashion. We’ve got a little taste of the EP below. Not sure why the man needs to use a different name, but the songs are sounding superb.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/02-behind-that-locked-door-1.mp3]

Download: Yim Yames – Behind That Locked Door [MP3]

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This Will Destroy You @ Mohawk (7/2)

July 1, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

This Will Destroy You are a band who are of course often compared unfairly to fellow Texas instrumental band Explosions in the Sky. We like to think of them as a few parts Explosions mixed with some old school Appleseed Cast sounds. Regardless, the band is coming to town at the Mohawk on Thursday and it should be a nice option for your nights music endeavors. Sleep Whale & Power Animal are joining in as opening support. Cover charge is $10 and doors are at 9pm.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/02-the-world-is-our.mp3]

Download: This Will Destroy You – The World is Our [MP3]

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Nylon Summer Music Tour @ Antone’s (7/1)

June 30, 2009 RayRay Leave a comment

It’s finally July and what better way to celebrate summer with a mini-festival being put on by Nylon Magazine at Antone’s on Wednesday night. We call it a mini-festival because the lineup for the late afternoon/nighttime show features 4 incredible acts that should tickle your fancy. The lineup includes showman Patrick Wolf headlining, Living Things, Plastiscines, and long time ATH fave Jaguar Love. Tickets for this big show are only $15 so we suggest you make plans to be there for this extremely cheap show. Doors are at 6pm and first act starts at 7pm. If you don’t like the idea of being at Antone’s for so long, get there early, get stamped, and come and go as you please.