This is fine.
If you’re looking for some real rock n roll in your life, head over to Mohawk on Saturday night for an incredible lineup of local acts. Both stages of Mohawk will be occupied with locals Scorpion Child, Eagle Claw, Pack of Wolves, Castle and Shitty Car Wash all performing during the night’s events. Tickets are only at the door and things start around 9pm.
Download: Scorpion Child – A Million Lines [MP3]
Monday nights aren’t usually highly-anticipated in the Austin music scene, unless a touring band is making a stop in town. Last Monday, the 27th, The Parish hosted a stop on Stellastar’s album release tour. The New York quartet just released their third album, Civilized, the first release in over 3 years. Expectations were high for this show and Stellastarr didn’t disappoint. The same can’t be said for the opening acts, but overall it was a very good Monday night in Austin. Follow the jump to read more and see some fancy pics.
I think we can all agree that America desperately needs more fattening fast food burgers. But, how can you make your voice heard? Fear not my friends. Thanks to Facebook you too can join the Mega Mac revolution! Just search for “Bring the Mega Mac to America”
Cruiserweight is a band that has been around longer than I can remember, but we always make a point to see them when they play a show in town. Make your way to Red 7 on Saturday night for one of these shows and enjoy this veteran Austin outfit. Openers are The Story Changes, Markov, and No Champions. Tickets are being sold only at the door and show starts at 9pm.
Download: Cruiserweight – Balboa [MP3]
Oh yeah, I can hear the nasty comments already… Counting Crows!? On ATH!? Well you can just shaaaat uuuup! I know a large majority of you people, or at least the none liars of the bunch, all owned a copy of the Counting Crows 1993 debut August and Everything After. That album was full of hits like Mr. Jones, Omaha, and this little early 90s jam that still pulls on my heart strings, Round Here. Not as random as you’d think, I bring you this From the Closet because Counting Crows are playing at Austin Music Hall this Monday. Tickets are a whopping $47 so I hope you’re really feeling nostalgic. Enjoy this old grunge era jam and forget about those Joni Mitchell covers and terribly outdated singles the band is promoting now.
Sebadoh frontman and Dinosaur Jr guitarist Lou Barlow is prepping a new solo album out this fall. First single “Gravitate” is available from the album now and can be found below for stream or download. Goodnight Unknown will be out October 6th via Merge Records. We dig it.
Download: Lou Barlow – Gravitate [MP3]
Do512 & Better than the Van have teamed up for a nice little event featuring some free booze & food plus a couple solid local bands at Beerland on Thursday night. The Happy Hour show features free Lonestar to the first 75 people at the venue and food from local organic taco sellers Taco Taxi. Two of our favorite local bands Quiet Company and Built by Snow will providing music for your happy hour. Things kick off at 7 and go till 9. RSVP over on Do512 to gain free admittance into the event.
Download: Built By Snow – All the Weird Kids Know [MP3]
We got word yesterday that a final street date had been announced for Music Go Music‘s new album Expressions. Said album comes out via Secretly Canadian on October 6th, and it features the wonderful song “Light of Love.” It absolutely reminds me of some sort of candy-pop from back in the day; the sort that recalls various montages in movies throughout history, particularly the birthday party scene in Problem Child.
Download: Music Go Music – Light of Love [MP3]
We’re not too sure when this ran, but we were excited to see today that ATH was named one of the top Central Texas blogs by Austin American Statesman. Fellow locals Austin Eavesdropper, Austinist, Austin is Burning, and some others also make the list. We are thankful to be part of the list and feel honored to be compared with other quality sites. Check it out.
I’m not sure how many songs John D. has under The Mountain Goats moniker, but I’m always thirsty for more. His witty lyrics and gentle guitar strumming never cease to please. He’s got a new album coming out titled The Life of the World to Come on 4AD on October 6th. Apparently all the songs have biblical references, but he swears it’s not some newfound devotion. Here’s the new track.
Download: Mountain Goats – Genesis 3:23 [MP3]
