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From The Closet: The Temptations

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temptations1We know everyone here is familiar with The Temptations but we couldn’t resist throwing one of their tracks your way for our From the Closet this week.  The track we’re jamming is “(I Know) I’m Losing You” which was originally released in 1966 during the height of the groups success.  Take note of the remarkable vocals from the band’s most famous lead singer David Ruffin who sometimes doesn’t get the respect he obviously deserves.  Catch a video of The Temptations performing this song live along with The Supremes and you’ll see what we’re talking about.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/13-i-know-im-losing-you.mp3]

New Tunes From Young Galaxy

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1021415_356x237Montreal band Young Galaxy are getting ready to release a follow up to their stellar 2007 self-titled album.  The new album will be called Invisible Republic and is set to come out sometime this year.  A preview of the new album is available now with this track “Long Live the Fallen World”.  We hope the new tune gets you just as excited as we are about the band’s upcoming sophomore effort.  Young Galaxy will also be making some appearances during SXSW in a couple weeks.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/younggalaxy-longlivethefallenworld.mp3]

Download: Young Galaxy – Long Live the Fallen World [MP3]

Cut Copy @ Stubbs (3/6)

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cutcopy_071206124221687_wideweb__300x279Stubb’s has a nice bill Friday night featuring Aussie act Cut Copy and one of the happiest bands around Matt & Kim.  Tickets are currently on sale for this event from Front Gate Tickets for $20.  Doors open up at 7pm and music should start around 8 with a set by DJ Knightlife.  As if that wasn’t enough, Austin dance band L.A.X. will be playing the inside stage of Stubb’s as soon as things wrap up outside.  Entry to the after show is totally free if you hang on to your wristbands from the Cut Copy show.

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Download: Matt & Kim – Good Ol Fashion Nightmare [MP3]

SXSW Watchlist: Red Riders

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rr_070614122353600_wideweb__300x375Aussie band Red Riders are the latest and greatest to get our SXSW Watchlist treatment.  The band is not the first to make the leap from the Australian market, but the country hasn’t had much to talk about as of late.  Influences of the band are cited as mid 80s fellow Aussie acts like The Go-Betweens, The Triffids, and The Church.  Follow the jump to read a brief interview with lead singer Alex Grigg, check some dates and grab a tune.

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Kool Keith @ Mohawk (3/5)

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030509_mohawk_koolkeith0Kool Keith (also known as Dr. Dooom, Dr. Octagon, or Black Elvis) is returning to Austin after his sick performance at Fun Fest in November.  This time around, Mr. Thornton will be playing at The Mohawk on Thursday with tickets going for $11.  Doors for this sure to be rowdy hip-hop show open at 8pm.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/dr_octagon_-_earth_people.mp3]

Download: Dr. Octagon – Earth People [MP3]

RAM On L.A.

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front-cover4-finalOne of our favorite blog reads, Aquarium Drunkard, has created a really sweet compilation disc full of some of the great indie acts out of L.A.  Not just a compilation, the album features each band’s take on a song from Paul McCartney’s 1971 solo album RAM. The album is free to download, but The Drunkard is suggesting that you say thanks by donating to his favorite charity No More Land Mines.  With a compilation full of artists like Parson Red Heads, Earlimart, and Bodies of Water, why not donate a little?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/09-eat-at-home.mp3]

Download: The Broken West – Eat At Home [MP3]

New Jams From Architecture In Helsinki

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aihNot sure just how late we are in getting to this one, but we’re banking on some of you digging this track regrdless.  Aussie band Architecture in Helsinki have a new dance beat entitled “That Beep” to throw your way.  The single will appear on a new album tentativley titled Vision Revision with an as of yet named release date sometime this year.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/architecture-in-helsinki-that-beep.mp3]

Download: Architecture in Helsinki – That Beep [MP3]

Modest Mouse @ Stubbs (3/4)

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modest-mouse-band-photoIt’s hard to believe that Modest Mouse are still going strong after all these years and yes we are still excited about them coming to our little town.  You can catch this now veteran act on Wednesday at Stubbs along with opening bands Mimicking Birds & Japanese Motors.  Doors for this show are at 7pm.  Tickets have been sold out for quite some time now and are selling for way more than what they are worth on Ebay.  Try a scalper?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/modest-mouse-spitting-venom.mp3]

Download: Modest Mouse – Spitting Venom [MP3]

ATH Showcase @ Victory Grill (3/21)

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athshowcase2009We here at ATH started getting a little jealous of everyone having fun with this day party thing during SXSW week, so we thought it was time to join in the fun.  The shindig we’ve put together will be going down at Victory Grill on March 21st from 3pm-8pm and is completely free.  Our lineup should spark your interest and make you want to leave all those other free day parties behind.  You won’t even have to leave the kids at home since all ages are welcome at the show!  I’d recommend getting to the venue early as space is limited.  If you’ve got a little free time, be sure to Like our event on Do512 and check out their sweet SXSW coverage while you’re there.  We almost forgot a map to the venue for you out of towners!  Follow the jump for more details and links to all participating bands.

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New Tunes From The Great Nostalgic

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greatnostGreat Nostalgic are a band that we’ve been excited about after we first caught them live during free week at Emo’s. Much to our excitement, the Austin band is finally ready to drop a proper LP your way and we promise it’s going to be one of the year’s best. We’ve got a sneak preview of the new LP with exclusive track “The Kingdom” which should get some buzz going about the effort. The band’s self-titled debut album is available now at local record stores like Waterloo and End of an Ear.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/great-nostalgic-the-kingdom.mp3]

Download: The Great Nostalgic – The Kingdom [MP3]

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