Category: Tunes

Show Preview: Divine Fits @ Stubbs (10/31)

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Date 10/31/12
Location Stubbs
Doors 7pm
Tickets $20 @ Frontgate

Tomorrow is everyone’s favorite spooky holiday and a great way to celebrate would be heading over to the Divine Fits show over at Stubbs.  With one ATH crew member already verifying that the supergroup can pull of one hell of a live show, this is sure to be a must see show.  Oh and let’s not forget that ATH approved band Cold Cave is providing opening support, so now I just don’t see any reason why you wouldn’t be here.

We’ve also heard that a costume contest is going down along with some horror movie snippets between band performances.  I’m in.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/04-Divine-Fits-A-Thing-Called-Divine-Fits-Would-That-Not-Be-Nice.mp3]

Download: Divine Fits – Would That Not Be Nice [MP3]

New Tunes from El Perro Del Mar

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Today seems destined to be a day to swoon with the ladies, so I thought I’d but out this track that just popped up yesterday from El Perro Del Mar.  One of my favorite things about Sarah Assbring is her ability to shift her sound and her image, ever so slightly, yet remain a distinctive voice.  This gem of a track comes from her upcoming Pale Fire album, which hits stores on November 13th.  She’s definitely come a long long way since her early days, and she only sounds more grounded and secure on the record; it’s going to be a surprise hit among many…if it can even be considered a surprise.  Enjoy our love for the ladies with this tune.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/02-Hold-Off-The-Dawn.mp3]

Download:El Perro Del Mar – Hold Off The Dawn [MP3]

New (ish) Tune from Cheap Curls

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It’s good to know that a little bit of that Dum Dum Girls heritage can now stake some claim in Austin, Tx.  Former member Katie has come back home to Austin, and she’s working under the name of Cheap Curls.  She’s just recently released a new EP via Art Fag Recordings, and I’m finally getting the time to give it more than just a glance.  There’s definitely some resemblance to her former band mates, but I tend to think Katie’s got more of a forceful songwriting style, which just happens to please my ears.  We were reminded of her talents when she helped make way for the Crocodiles this past Friday night. Oh, and one of her band members features a dude from The Rise, so there’s more rad Austin history for you!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Message-24-48-2.mp3]

Download: Cheap Curls – Message [MP3]

Photo Pop 2012: Photography and Rock n’ Roll @ Red 7 (11.9)

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I’ve been waiting to make this announcement since we first began planning Photo Pop 2012, which takes place Friday, November 9th.  As a native Austinite I realize how important the community aspect of the local music scene is, so I wanted to highlight some of our favorite photographers who work their tails off to bring you the best footage of our local scene.  Photographers Rick Kern, Brian Gray, Tim Griffin, Pooneh Ghana, Randy Cremean and Gary Miller will be displaying and SELLING prints of their favorite photography shot here in Austin.  A portion of those proceeds will go to HAAM.  But, that’s not the end of it.  Since the photography wouldn’t go down without the rock, we’re putting on a show afterwards with some of our favorite local bands: Gender Infiniti, Low Times, Tiger Waves, Shivery Shakes and Grape Street.  It’s a chance to enjoy some incredible photography (and get your hands on some good prints) plus stay and enjoy the rock n’ roll. Or you can choose one or the other, just be sure to support the local scene; it’s what makes it great. Here’s a tune from one of the bands, Tiger Waves.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/01-Countryside.mp3]

Download:Tiger Waves – Countryside [MP3]

Thanks to Transmission Entertainment for helping us organize this event!

New Pop Gem from We Are the Physics

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Man, you’ve got to give it up for quirky art-pop bands like We Are the Physics, especially when they embrace the pretense in order to maximize the fun potential for fans.  They’ve just unleashed their album, Your Friend, the Atom, sticking with the science theme.  I like the latest single, which sounds like a nerdier version of early Les Savy Fav.  It’s got that knifing guitar work moving around angularly, and the vocals are emphatic–even allowing a bit of a dancing stomp.  This isn’t your average Glasgow act, though we’ve scene some ferocity coming out of the city recently, so let’s praise another act pushing forth.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/04-Napoleon-Loves-Josephine.mp3]

New Jam from Woollen Kits

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This past summer we tossed out one of the hits from Woollen Kits‘ most recent 7″, and now we’re more than happy to share with you a brand new track from one of Australia’s best exports.  The group is set to release their new album, Four Girls, on November 13th via Trouble In Mind Records, and I, personally, couldn’t be more excited about it. On this new single, you’ll hear a saxophone, adding a bit of classy smoothness to the group’s jangling rock n’ roll swagger.  If you’re looking for something to end your 2012 record purchases, I can’t suggest a better way to wrap up your year. This tune’s incredible.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/06-Susannah.mp3]

Download:Woollen Kits – Susannah [MP3]

FFF Preview: Cult of Youth

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We continue our adoration of Fun Fun Fun Fest, as well as our suggestions, with one of my favorite acts, Cult of Youth.  The Brooklyn group is the primary project of Sean Ragon, but he’s getting by with a lot of help from his friends.  As of now, the group has released two great albums, a self-titled and the recent Love Will Prevail, which I raved about on this here site. For me, it’s really hard to pin down what Sean’s doing, with sounds ranging from punk to folk to hardcore and on.  Ragon’s voice is deep and raspy, which occasionally lends the sound to resemble a bit of a sea-shanty/pirate barroom stomp, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.  If you’re looking for something special to get into, then this is the place for you to be.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/01-Man-and-Mans-Ruin-1.mp3]

Download:Cult of Youth – Man and Man’s Ruin [MP3]

Cult of Youth play Sunday at 1:30 PM on the Black Stage. You can grab both their records from Sacred Bones!

New Jam from Tiger Waves

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We’ve been talking about the dudes in Tiger Waves for quite some time, like a year +, and we’re going to continue to write about them as long as the Austin group continuously write such incredible tunes.  They’ve just put up a new Digi 7″ on their BANDCAMP page, and this is one of the gems from that session.  It’s just two tracks, but their both just incredible, so there’s no reason you shouldn’t try to get ahold of them while you can.  I know the boys went recording this past summer, so hopefully we’ll have a full-length for the masses to fall in love with soon.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/01-Countryside.mp3]

New Music from Devotchka

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I like a good concept, and recording with a full symphony is definitely a good way to go.  Such is the path that Devotchka has taken on his latest LP, Devotchka Live with the Colorado Symphony.  On this track, you can see where the incredible songwriting has been reimagined, with the 60 piece orchestra in mind.  It’s not too far off from the organic compositions he’s already been making, but it adds a more elegant and practiced touch, filling out the sound for your home stereo system to spring to life.  The album will be in stores on November 13th via Cicero Recordings.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/03-Along-The-Way.mp3]

Download:Devotchka – Along The Way [MP3]

Fresh New Pop from Teen Mom

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Man, I was really impressed with the a;bum that came into our inbox today from DC trio, Teen Mom.  They’ve captured an interesting sound, though one that is possibly a bit removed from the city’s hardcore/post punk history.  That’s not to say that those elements aren’t there at all, but instead, they’ve combined them with a slightly drifting guitar and Chris Kelley’s much gentler voice; it definitely has won me over.  You can check out the group’s new album, Mean Tom, on November 27th, which is being put out by the Analog Edition label.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/04-I-wanna-go-out.mp3]

Download:Teen Mom – I Wanna Go Out [MP3]

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