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It’s Tuesday of Free Week ya’ll, and things are really starting to pick up. Some of our favorite acts in town are taking to the stage, so make sure you get a chance to get out there to check these bands bands out. I’ll be sad if you people aren’t taking advantage of all this free rock n’ roll! Here’s my suggestions for tonight’s shows! Read more
Knowing the history of Useless Eaters, particularly the ties to Jay Reatard, one would expect a more brash sound from the newest single from the group. But, that’s not quite the case, as the core songwriter Seth Sutton seems determined to create a blossoming tension, as you’ll notice in the way the song climbs via the guitar in the first few minutes. I definitely appreciate the steadied sound here, allowing the music to creatively evolve, rather than just hit you in the face forcefully. You can find this tune on the group’s upcoming record, Hypertension, which hits stores on February 19th via Jeffery Drag Records.
Download:Useless Eaters – Black Night Ultraviolet [MP3]
I’m busy working on getting the site ready for tomorrow, and this pops up. I’d post it tomorrow, but by then it’ll be old news; it’s too loud to post bright and early in the morning. Iceage will be releasing their newest effort, You’re Nothing, via Matador on February 19th, and this track here exemplifies some of the changes we heard when we caught the group this past summer at Chaos in Tejas (they’ll be playing again this year). I can appreciate the discord, but sometimes I wish this band would just clean up the recording a bit, leaving me with just some shiny hardcore gem. This will do for now.
Download:Iceage – Coalition [MP3]
With a new year arrives new hype machines, and while I agree that we play our part here at ATH, I’m always overly reluctant to accept the praise of most. However, when I heard about this group MUST, I was really intrigued. They were said to be bits of alternative rock, but blending in elements of classic indie pop. Those who know me are aware that I can’t shy away from either genre, and listening to MUST, they’re living up to that promise. I also appreciate the art aesthetic that goes with their accompanying singles and whatnot, not to mention that their name, in my mind, swears allegiance to my beloved Manchester United.
Download:Must – The Devil Lives [MP3]
Ever since I first listened to some of her doo-wop style music back in November, I knew that I was going to have a lasting love affair with the young upstart Kirby Kaiser. She has an incredible vocal delivery that’s really not as powerful as anyone else currently making music. That being said, this new song “Every Time” builds on my fandom of the leading lady and brings more anticipation for what’s to come. A debut LP is said to be coming soon, but no firm release date just yet.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Every-Time-new.mp3]Download: Kirby Kaiser – Every Time [MP3]
That’s right folks, Free Week is now more like Free Week and A Half. I had a blast last week, catching favorite acts like Young Girls and Bad Sports, but we’ve got to soldier on. Monday is a little tame on the scheduling, but don’t forget we’ve got to support our scene and the incredible artists in Austin doing their best to make it what it is for us all. Here’s my suggestions for your night. Read more
It looks like our good friends over at Soliti Records will be starting off 2013 the right way by releasing Past Perfect by Paperfangs. This is the first single from the band’s new album, said to be the process of creating an album with multiple layers and stories that will unfold differently, depending upon what the listener brings to the table. For my two cents, I like the electronic pulse of the track, which seemingly adds more diversity to a steadily growing stable of incredible bands. Seems like the perfect way to start off our Monday here at ATH.
Download:Paperfangs – Bathe In Glory [MP3]
Ugh, after Friday, I’m having a hard time getting motivated, but Austin’s Free Week must go on! The weekend’s got some good happenings going down, so I won’t take up too much of your time, I’ll just encourage you to participate in rock n’ roll throughout the town…in some fashion or another. Cheers to the New Year, Austinites. Read more
One of my favorite things about the holiday break is that I get a chance to listen to the advice of various friends around the world who often advise me on hits galore. For me, the Chrysalids have been on constant rotation, though the band hasn’t been together in quite some time. 2012 saw the group release a retrospective album titled Neither Love Nor Money via Pronoia Records. This hits right at the heart of my adoration for jangling pop, coinciding with great harmonies and bits of indie pop. Here’s the opener from that retrospective, so maybe you’ll feel inclined to go check out the band as well.
Download:The Chrysalids – When There Are No Stars In The Sky [MP3]
Seems they are going to mellow us out before the dance party.
Starfucker has been a persoanl favorite of mine for some time now and not just because of the catchy name. The jams, the dancy jams, they pwn all teh h4x0rs. But the latest tease of the new material is a smooth refrain from the previous two tracks.
They are playing The Mohawk just before SxSW. The full length Miracle Mile is due 2/19 on Polyvinyl.
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