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Austin Spotlight: Sleepy Holler

February 21, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

I am continually amazed by the amount of quality bands growing out of the Austin scene right now. It seems like everyday we’re finding a new band to provide some sweet music to our ears. Today I bring you a project from local songwriter Matthew Evans and his pal J.T. Wilcox who call themselves Sleepy Holler. This duo have combined to create this breathtaking, sort of hushed folk music that’s both beautiful and mesmerizing while still capable of being called pop music. To me, the band meshes the greatest parts of groups like JBM, Local Natives, and Austinites Balmorhea. If you can’t picture that sort of thing happening, check out the track below and see what I mean.

You can check out a brand new 6 song EP by Sleepy Holler over on their bandcamp page.

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Download: Sleepy Holler – Call Me Home [MP3]

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SXSW 2014 Interview: Dead Gaze

February 19, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Another band kicking things out of the Southeastern United States hotbed is Dead Gaze. The band closed out a solid 2013 with the release of Brain Holiday, before touring the country with good friend Dent May. We were able to catch up with Cole via Al Gore’s greatest invention; you can read his responses down below.

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SXSW Interviews: Mumblr

February 18, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

Fleeting Youth Records is bringing a ton of great bands down to Austin in March for the annual SXSW festival. One of those promising up and coming bands is Philly punk rockers Mumblr. As we lead up to the festival, these boys were nice enough to sit down and answer our pressing questions. Follow the jump for see what they have to say.

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Austin Spotlight: I Am the Albatross

February 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Growing up in Austin, there’s been two things that have been a constant in the music scene: punk rock and country. Listening to this new single from I Am the Albatross combines both those elements, making them one of the more diverse Austin acts of the moment. This track starts off with a steady atmospheric folk element, but soon jumps into a full-steam-ahead barroom rocker, before pausing for a bit of a breather near the end of the song. It’s definitely a dynamic approach, and one that should make the group’s Austin shows worthy of your attendance. You can grab the band’s self-titled EP now right HERE.

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Download: I Am the Albatross – Strugglin’ [MP3]

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ATH Interview: Mirror Travel

February 17, 2014 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

It’s been an incredible year for Mirror Travel; their Mexico record for Modern Outsider was our Number One record in our Top 15 Austin Albums, and it looks like they’re continuing their meteoric rise. They’ve been nominated for several Austin Music Blogger Awards (find all nominees HERE), so we caught up with the band to give a little bit of insight into the life of the band. Click below to read all about it, and don’t forget to pick up your tickets HERE…the band will be playing as part of the night’s incredible line-up.

Show Preview: Hospitality @ Red 7 (2.17)

February 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Date	Monday, Februrary 17th
Location	Red 7
Doors	9:00 PM
Tickets	$14 at the Door

So you’re bummed that you didn’t get tickets to the Neutral Milk Hotel show? Well, you can do the next best thing by joining us to catch their label mates, Hospitality. They’re new album, Trouble, got a lot of love from our girl Nicole, and while it takes on a darker tone, it still has the same infectious sensibility as their first effort. My personal highlight though is catch Air Waves, open, who we haven’t heard from in some time, but I’m sure that their tour indicates things are about to change. Austin’s own Modrag will begin the night, so raise your spirits by catching the “other” best show in town.

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Download: Hospitality – Rockets and Jets [MP3]

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SXSW Interviews: Painted Palms

February 14, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

Painted Palms is a band that we’ve really gotten into over the last year with their upbeat, catchy singles that are continually ringing in our ears. To say we’re excited to see the group during SXSW would be a major understatement. We’re pumped. Founding father of the band Chris Prudhomme was kind enough to answer our burning questions and his responses can be found below.

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The Weekend Update: ATX Show Previews

February 13, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Well, we’re rolling into the dreaded holiday weekend that haunts a lot of people, but what better way to spend your Valentines Day by watching a great show, either with your loved one, or finding one. There’s tons going on this weekend, so I wanted to spotlight a few shows you should look into. Dinner and flowers are dumb; rock n’ roll is the way to go. Read more to find out where you should be.

ATH Interview: Jess Williamson

February 12, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We’re really proud to be part of the Austin Music Blogger Awards; it’s going to be a huge success celebrating the Austin music community. While it may not be perfect, we’re doing our best to make it an event that everyone enjoys. So with that in mind, we caught up via email with Jess Williamson, as she tours in support of her recent effort, Native State; she’s nominated for Best Solo Artist. She had a great 2013, and looks like 2014 is shaping up to be another solid year for her. She’ll also be playing at the awards show, so be sure to pick up your tickets HERE.

Also, don’t forget the readers get a vote too! Vote for your favorite Album of the Year HERE.

SXSW 2014 Interview: Clouder

February 11, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

SXSW comes earlier and earlier every year doesn’t it? Prepared or not, the festival is right around the corner and of course we’re going to get you ready as best we can. Interviews are a great way to get a varying perspective from band and I’m going to kick mine off today with one featuring Brooklyn upstart Clouder. I haven’t know about these guys too long, but what I’m hearing, I’m digging big time. Based on these interview responses, I think I might just like the guys even more. Check it out after the jump. Read more

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