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So we hope everyone had just a dandy time at Fun Fest this past weekend. ATH of course had a lot of fun jamming out, day drinking, and chilling with our music biz homies from around town. As per usual, we thought we’d recap the weekend in list form via our Top 10 bands from the festival. With so many acts to be seen, this can sometimes be a difficult task. Follow the jump for who made the list.
I’ve always got to follow the happenings in Manchester, but that’s mostly due to my adoration for MUFC, but here I have another chance to rejoice, as I’ve just run across up-and-comer Spokes. They’re releasing their new album Everyone I Ever Met on Counter Records next February, and it’s full of these grandiose ideas of combining all sorts of musical elements, including folk, shoegaze, etc. Those into the sound of Local Natives might notice a similar swelling of up multiple melodic voices, but let’s not call them imitators. One listen here and you’ll realize that such lofty combinations can be successful, and when they work like this, we’ve all got reasons to rejoice.
Download: Spokes – We Can Make It Out [MP3]
| Date | 11/11/10 |
|---|---|
| Location | The ND |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | $10 @ Frontgate |
Thursday night at the ND is one hell of a place to be for some up and coming musical talent. On the bill you’ve got Freelance Whales and recent ATH fave Miniature Tigers. For that ticket price, you and all your friends should be heading out to this show.
[audio: ttp://www.austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/12-Generator-^-Second-Floor-1.mp3]Download: Freelance Whales – Generator Second Floor [MP3]
After a long absence with music under his Twilight Singers moniker, Greg Dulli is returning with the band in 2011 for a new album entitled Dynamite Steps. The album will be hitting stores on February 15th via the legendary Sub Pop Records. Until then, fans can check out this brand new track 5 years in the making “Blackbird & The Fox”. Enjoy.
Download: The Twilight Singers – Blackbird & The Fox [MP3]
Funx3 Fest is now over and we can all make our collective sad face to show our displeasure towards the situation. It was yet again a great weekend of music and fun was had by all. Prior to the weekend, we had the chance to sit down with Spanish pop band Delorean and talk a bit about their band. We spoke with band member Ekhi Lopetegi about the current state of his band and how they celebrated the Spanish victory this summer. Follow the jump for full interview
| Date | 11/10/10 |
|---|---|
| Location | Beerland |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | FREE! |
It’s that time again for another Rumble in Austin at Beerland with some of our favorite local bands. This time our lineup includes Prayer for Animals, The Coast of Nebraska, The Redboys, and Sad Accordions. I mean seriously people, this thing is totally free so I see no reason for you to not be here. As always, we’d like to thank our fellow sponsors Austinist, AV Club, Future Sounds, Covert Curiosity, and Waterloo Records.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/06-fire_ash.mp3]Download: Sad Accordions – Fire/Ash [MP3]
Austin’s very own Shearwater have just put up a new album for sale on their Band Camp site entitled Enron. The album is all instrumental and focuses on the “experimental” side of the band. Let’s just say you’ll probably want to have a listen to a few songs before you spend any money on this thing… Shearwater is also currently on a long tour of the east coast with Damien Jurado, so watch out New England kids!
It should be no surprise that The Parties hail from San Francisco. They’ve got that psychedelic pop sound, with those angular guitars that seem to emit the sunshine of California. Their new album Coast Garde is just now hitting the streets, and if you’re just looking for something with a classic pop spin, then you’ve come to the right place. The entire album is full of non-chalant pop goodness, sure to keep your toes tapping, though not too forcefully. Enjoy a little sunshine today folks.
Download: The Parties – Let’s Call it Love [MP3]
Whoa there! We have to choose? Sadly, yes. I mean, you can pull the old switcharoo, and go back and forth, but to really get both of these bands, you should probably stay at both. Here’s where I think you should go…
If you’re looking for news on that transcontinental outfit, then you’re looking for the wrong group. If, however, you’re a fan of bands like Sonny and the Sunsets you’ve definitely stumbled across some deliciousness. The Limes recently released their latest album Rhinestone River on Goner Records. For some reason, they’re not getting a lot of love, perhaps because of the name confusion. Still, one listen to this track here, and you’ll probably see all sorts of similarities with the modern world. Come on, give these guys a chance, and get down with me and my imaginary Memphis friends.
Download: The Limes – Bottom of the Hole [MP3]
