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Need something to do to kill off your last day of work before vacation?
How about flipping through a gallery of pics from 2012. HASHTAG SxSW, FFF, ACL, Chaos, Party, Beach Balls, Yelling, Raining, Jumping, Beer, Fun, Regret, Pit, Backstage.
So click through and click the first shot and see how many of these shows you attended.
This one popped on an intarweb’s radio station (The Bagel over at SomaFM.com). I dug it, so I thought I would share.
This may be a late entry into best band name of the year. Wonky is such a great word. This is perfect post punk.
So here you go, Wonky Doll and The Echo…
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In what has been a banner year for Brothertiger and its label, Mush Records; the two have teamed up to offer up a new single, filled with remixes for your late night holiday parties with friends. This new single has remixes by Digits and Germany Germany, with the label offering it all up for free just by visiting their site. Here’s the single below, but be sure to get over to Mush and get the full compliment of remixes to brighten your Thursday. It never hurts.
Download:Brothertiger – Reach It All [MP3]
Sometimes, I just feel like shooting.
I made some last minute requests with venue people and mgmt. to get access into the Marina & The Diamonds show last night at Emo’s, ended up getting to shoot Icona Pop. I caught a little of their set at Fun Fun Fun Fest. It was a party, a way too early in the day dance party. So what the hell, got done with a happy hour with photog friends and headed over to Emo’s for some synth jams and dance party anthem noise.
Look at the pretty lights. I had fun shooting…
Friend of the program, Orthy, just added a sweet track we have been digging as part of their live sets for a while now to his soundcloud. The track “E.M.I.L.Y.” is a sweet little builder with the sensibilites we have come to love from Ian and the boys.
Stream it there and if you are frisky, you can download a Baio remix of it here.
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A few weeks ago I brought you the lead jam from Birdskulls AA Single, which is being released by our friends over at Art is Hard Records, so I’m happy to return with another track off the single. The sound of the guitars has a definite familiarity, but on this run through, I’m finding the underlying growl of the vocals more intoxicating with each listen. While the pace might not be as quick as previous track, “Mispresume,” you can see the group pushing themselves to reinvigorate a classic alterna-jam sound, fueled by grit and their undying passion.
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I love when you spend all day browsing through new tunes, and suddenly you stumble on something that just absolutely fits your idealized vision of the day. For me, I this new song from Swiss Alps, which is from their recently released EP, is exactly where I found my heart. I began my day in a bit of rain, so the dark quality of the recording was perfectly fitting, but I can’t help but envision the brightness pushed through by those sharp jangling guitar lines. If you like what you hear, I suggest getting involved with the band a little bit and picking up their new tunes!
Download:Swiss Alps – Penpals [MP3]
| Date | 12/18/12 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $6 @ door |
It’s the holiday season so quality shows can be hard to come by, but a headlining show at the Mohawk by local favorite Ola Podrida is an exception to this rule. Rumor has it that Dave and crew are playing some new tunes from an album they just finished so fans of the band should definitely check this one out. Opening support is provided by My Golden Calf and A.D. Blood.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/WV67_YFB.mp3]Download: Ola Podrida – Your Father’s Basement [MP3]
With the recent release of Our House on the Hill, the Mohawk was filled to the brim to catch the Babies in action. A line-up fueled by Austin acts only added to my personal anticipation, so we happily made our way out on the town.
Read on for our thoughts and photos…
Dog Bite was the band lucky enough to avoid the downpour during their opening slot at The Mohawk for Washed Out’s last stop in Austin. I liked their set and in retrospect by listening to the recent tracks hitting the intarwebs, I like them more than I did at the show. I need a do over.
Anyway, Phil Jones is leading the band into 2013, Velvet Changes dropping 2/5 via Carpark. This is the second song from the pending LP and is a bit gazier and hazier. The song premiered over at Paste with a download via the Soundcloud embed there.
The band will be in town in support of Toro Y Moi @ Emo’s East on 2/2/13.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Dog-Bite-Forever-Until.mp3]Download:Dog Bite – Forever, Until [MP3 @ Paste]
