This is fine.
When looking at the ACL lineup, we ATH kids always get really excited about the middle of the day bands. For starters, those are typically the bands in the prime of their career, coming off a recent well constructed album. Not to mention that the crowds aren’t quite as big and you’re just getting into that mid-day buzz. While perusing those afternoon bands this year, I first took notice of upstart Santa Barbara group Gardens & Villa. Follow the jump for more.
The new album comes out in November. They will play ACL on Sunday at 7:30pm.
Crystal Castles has released this diddy to the internets. It is one of those sweeping gothic things they do with a nice backdrop of danceable electro. Download link in the embed, dig it.
Expect the Honda stage to be packed with your friends as I think they are up against Randy Rogers and Childish Gambino.
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Well it’s time ladies and gents, time for everyone to start mapping out that ACL schedule and deciding who is really going to be worth your time in the sun. While skimming through the schedule, the first major conflict I see for a lot of people has to be on Friday with M. Ward and M83 both going on at 7:30. Now I also see Thievery Corporation going on around the same time, but I’m going to leave them out of the mix since they aren’t really my thing.
So who you gonna pick? The atmospheric electronic jams of M83? Or would you rather go with the songwriting style of the legendary M. Ward? I think I know who I’d pick…. I think.
Let’s hear your thoughts.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/02-never-had-nobody-like-you.mp3]Download: M Ward – Never Had Nobody Like You [MP3]
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/M83-Midnight-City.mp3]Download: M83 – Midnight City [MP3]
It’s that time of year again, with the Austin City Limits Festival just around the corner. As one of our favorite festivals, and one of the many musical outlets in the city, we thought it was our job to keep you updated on the acts that are vital to a successful weekend out at Zilker Park. Our first act to take a look at is Philadelphia’s The War on Drugs. Read more
It is going to be raining. There are a lot of shows. Be safe. Be happy. This song makes me happy.
Stars just released The North and will be touring through the fall including a stop at ACL, playing on Sunday during my birthday party at 1:15. I’m inviting all of you to the Barton Springs stage. I know some of you may venture off towards the Freelance Whales or Moon Duo. I understand. I may even stop by.
In the mean time, I give you 4:39 of happy.
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You can now officially start arguing with your friends about at which stages you will lose the rest of your friends. The Austin City Limits Festival 2012 Schedule is now broken down with time slots and stage assignments so you can lament your favorite band playing the Google stage. Note for the wife: no strange gap in festival lineup despite the empty few days after a Dallas show on 10/12 in New Order’s tour dates.
War on Drugs or Delta Spirit? Theivery Corporation or M83? Bombay Bicycle or Zola? Polica or Tennis? Better band or better festival band? Start the debate below…
This is it folks, the final spotlight before ACL! This time around I’ve got Chromeo, your dance party for the festival this year. Read more
Back for the attack ya’ll! This time we’re featuring the lesser known, Telekinesis, one of our favorite little bands. Read on for reasons you need to fall in love. Read more
As the date continues to draw closer, we’re still going strong, bringing you another band we think you should take notice of during Austin City Limits. Read on for our thoughts on The Moondoggies. Read more
Ever since I first heard the dance inducing music of Reptar, I knew they were a band I had to check out during ACL festival in a few weeks. As we always do, we’ll be bringing you as many interviews as we possibly can while we build up to the festival date. You can also expect some sweet interview features coming after the festival with the bands we sit down with over the weekend. For now, we’ve got a great interview for you with Graham from Atlanta based indie-dance band Reptar. Follow the jump for more.
