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Remember way back when we told you about that horrible new Chris Cornell record with Timbaland? Apparently Trent Reznor isn’t a big fan either. He even goes as far as saying it makes him feel uncomfortable. Read what Trent has to say on his Twitter.
So we’re fairly certain that this track is soon to be on every blog in the country by the end of the day. Regardless, this killer new tune comes your way from Jack White’s latest supergroup going by the name The Dead Weather. The group features of course Jack White on vocals & drums, Raconteur Jack Lawrence on bass, Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Dean Fertita and best of all, The Kills‘ Allison Mosshart on lead vocals. Sounds like a match made in heaven right? Apparently the band played their first gig at Jack White’s Third Man Studios in Nashville last night and gave out a limited 7″ vinyl of new single “Hang You Up From the Heavens”. You probably don’t live in Tennessee so we’ve got the track for you below. The debut full length from the group, Horehound, is due out in early June.
Download: The Dead Weather – Hang You From The Heavens [MP3]
Elvis Perkins has persevered through a lot of adversity in his lifetime. His father, famous actor Anthony Perkins, passed away while Elvis was still in high school and his mother perished on famous American Airlines Flight 11 during the tragic September 11th attacks. Most individuals would succumb to such tragic losses, but Elvis Perkins pressed on to create a beautiful piece of music in his debut album Ash Wednesday out in 2007. That album masterfully captured a lot of the feelings towards those events and the aftermath in our country. Fast forward to this year and Elvis has moved on to release new album Elvis Perkins in Deerland which came out this week. His music falls in well with some of the best singer-songwriter material coming out today and should find a place in a quiet corner of your home. Let’s hope Elvis keeps making his beautiful music.
You can catch Elvis Perkins with his band Deerland on these dates during SXSW:
Thursday March 19th – Auditorium Shores Stage 6pm
Wednesday March 18th – Austinist Party @ Mohawk 12 – 6pm
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/elvis_whileyouweresleeping.mp3]Download: Elvis Perkins – While You Were Sleeping [MP3]
To celebrate the release of their new Side A Ep, Austin band The Georgian Company are throwing a release party at Mohawk on Thursday night. The alt-country band will be joined by local heavy hitters Loxsly and opening act Leatherbag. Music starts on the inside stage at 10pm.
Download: Georgian Company – Apology [MP3]
Recipients of a spot in our top albums of 2008 post, The Dodos, just recorded a session for the NPR World Cafe. The set features 4 songs that you can stream from the comfort of your own home. Check it out now.
Download: The Dodos – Winter [MP3]
The week/weekend before SXSW is usually pretty bland for live music, but a few locals have put together a nice little festival going down this weekend. Over the weekend, if you’re not resting up for next week, you should make it out to the new Radio Room (map) for the 2nd annual Psych Fest. The lineup for the weekend events is pretty impressive with big names like Black Angels, Strange Boys, Dead Meadow, Shapes Have Fangs, A Place to Bury Strangers, and tons more. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are going for $45 for a 3 day pass and $15 for individual day tickets. Music starts at 9pm on Friday and 1pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Check out the official website for full schedule and band info or have a look at that trippy flier.
Download: The Black Angels – Young Men Dead[MP3]
A whole slew of websites & record companies are giving away some free MP3s from artist participating in SXSW. NPR has one featuring 16 tracks from artists involved in some of their events during the week. Famous UK label 4AD also has a sampler of artists playing their showcase available for download after you give them an email addy. And of course Amazon won’t be outdone with a sampler of artists playing the IODA opening day bash party. Are you ready for the party?
Dakota Fish, project of underrated songwriter Mike Fish, just finished recording a new 4 song EP and it’s free to download. The new EP is called Motion In Relation to Other Objects and dropped on the Dakota Fish website last month. Here’s a preview of the free EP with track “Last Time”. You are correct, it does sound a lot like older Radiohead.
Download: Dakota Fish – Last Time [MP3]
Here’s the first taste of new music from Polyvinyl band Joan of Arc since the release of their 2008 album Boo Human. First single “Explain Yourselves #2” will appear on the new album Flowers due out on June 9th. What’s the verdict on the new material?
Download: Joan of Arc – Explain Yourselves #2 [MP3]
Another local band worthy of your attention, Quiet Company, will be celebrating the release of their new LP Everyone You Love Will be Happy Soon at The Mohawk Friday evening. Joining the band for the the show are two other up and coming Austin acts Jets Under Fire & The Rocket Boys. Doors for this show open up at 9pm. As a bonus, Juno Award nominated band Plants and Animals will be playing the inside stage after Quiet Company wrap things up outside.
Download: Quiet Company – Seal My Fate [MP3]
