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Contest: Black & White Years @ Stubbs (9/13)

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The Black And White YearsContest time fools!  That’s right, we’ve got some tickets to giveaway for a great local show going down at Stubbs on Friday featuring Black & White Years.  Now this show is right after Tegan & Sara outside, so no need to enter if you already have tickets to that show, as you get in free.  Deets below:

Up for Grabs: Your name +1 on the promoter guest list

How to enter: Leave a comment with anything you want and we’ll pick a winner at random

Closing time: Please enter by Thursday at high noon

Don’t forget to leave a valid email address!

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Download: The Black and White Years – Up! [MP3]

Show Review: Chelsea Wolfe @ the Mohawk (9.6)

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After spending several weeks listening to Pain is Beauty by Chelsea Wolfe, I was really anticipating an incredible show on Friday.  Her voice and her continual growth led to a rather full crowd of eager lookie-loos yearning to hear her dark take on pop music.  She was joined by Dallas act True Widow who aimed to set off the night in the right way.

Read on for thoughts, and thanks to our friend Bryan at PopPress for sharing some photos with us. 

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Austin Spotlight: Berkshire Hounds

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berkshireHere’s a new piece of catchy rock n’ roll that just made it into our mailbox today: Berkshire Hounds.  I can definitely see how they’ve got a rhythmic groove to the work their crafting, backed with crunchy guitar sounds that erupt in line with the vocals.  Why does this song standout to my ears? It’s the usage of the saxophone, adding an element to this blend of indie rock that we’re not typically used to hearing.  The group’s still in the early phases of their existence, but you this single should hold you over until the band release their next full-length later on this fall.

Austin Spotlight: I Miss Voxtrot

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voxtrotI think one of the most disappointing moment in recent Austin music history was the disbanding of Voxtrot.  Sure, members have gone on to work on various things, and other bands like Literature and She Sir stepped in to fill the void, yet nothing quite seems the same.  Classic twee pop sounds with bounce to make your feet shuffle and guitar licks to bring a smile to your face epitomized the great act.  I had recovered for quite some time until the following track below came on my shuffle last night; it brought back the sadness all over again.  At an early age, the group was able to release this track on the excellent Raised By Wolves EP, and they never let me down afterwards…that is until they walked away.  I think we should all sit back and just enjoy this sweet tune.

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Download: Voxtrot – The Start Of Something [MP3]

Show Preview: Scout Niblett @ Mohawk (9.3)

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Date Tuesday, September 3rd
Location Mohawk
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $8 from Transmission


After the excellent release of It’s Up to Emma, Scout Niblett‘s show at the Mohawk on Tuesday evening is going to be something really special.  The album received tons of praise from the heavy-hitters, demonstrating that Scout’s had a great return to form.  You’d be remiss if you completely ignored the songtress as she rolls into town this week. You can listen to her cover of “No Scrubs” below, just to sample her voice and style.  Also joining the show will be Some Say Leland and The Cocker Spaniels.  Cheap price, great bands and Mohawk pretty much make it a three for three hit!

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Download: Scout Niblett – No Scrubs [MP3]

Austin Spotlight: New(ish) Tune from Gender Infinity

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genderFor those who’ve been following Red Hunter over the last few years, I hope you’ve noticed that he’s now working full-time with a band, known from here on out as Gender Infinity.  The group has just put up the 9 Lives EP, which you can buy digitally or get a hand-drawn CD.  I chose this track from the collection because I think it illustrates the magic of fleshing things out into full band sound.  The interplay between male/female vocals is heartfelt, rather than applied for kitsch and modernity. Listen and be warmed.

Austin Spotlight: New Music from Daniel Francis Doyle

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dfd-t-shirtDaniel Francis Doyle is an Austin musician that deals with the more playful side of pop music.  There’s always been interesting time signatures or non-traditional instruments used in his craft, yet that’s always been carefully wrapped around warm melodies.  Lucky for us all, Daniel has just put up a batch of new tunes; it’s the first I’ve heard from him since 2011.  According to my sources, the music was recorded at The Owl, one of Austin’s best kept secrets, so you never know who popped up to help record.  I like this particular tune for it’s light-hearted guitar stutter, not to mention I’m a fan of his vocal delivery.  There’s 9 new songs, and Daniel’s gracious enough to share them with you all. I’ll keep you posted when we near a release date for these tracks.

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Download: Daniel Francis Doyle – Aging Time [MP3]

Austin Spotlight: Simple Circuit Release New Album

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simplecircutiThose following the undercurrent of the Austin scene have surely heard of Simple Circuit; they’ve released a few 7 inches to rave reviews.  Good news comes today that the band has released their debut, self-titled, LP…and after listening to it all day long, it’s exactly what I expected.  The whole record is brimming with energetic songs with excellent guitar work and steady drumming; you’ll want to have your speakers up  loud for the duration.  There’s even a few mellower tracks to keep the LP catchy for everyday listening.  Right now the band is offering it up for the NYP, but I highly suggest you donate, as these guys (and this record) deserve it!

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Download: Simple Circuit – Sattrash [MP3]

Austin Spotlight: Mini Dresses

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minidressesLate last year I posted a tune from the first 7″ by Austin dream poppers Mini Dresses (released on Manic Pop).  Just last week they dropped a brand new two song EP, aptly titled Two.  While it might only be two tunes, it’s just the sound I’ve been looking for lately.  It’s got this bubbling guitar/bass line that works excellently throughout, occasionally jangling off.  Female vocals float cooly throughout the tune, though in an airy sense as opposed to some sort of haunting dreamscape.  This is definitely a band we should all keep our eyes on in the near future.

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Download:  Mini Dresses – Everywhere I Go [MP3]

 

Dead Gaze Returns w/ Another Album

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deadgazeJust a few weeks back, Dead Gaze released some early recordings that he compiled together; I enjoyed those all for the most part.  But, now things are coming quick for Cole Furlow’s project, with another new album, Brain Holiday, slated for release by Fat Cat on October 22nd.  This new single definitely shows the pop sensibility shining through, despite a bit of fuzz added atop the vocals.  There’s a melody that runs central, emphasized by the vocals throughout, getting me rather excited for more tunes from DG. The band will also be coming to Austin on September 13 with Dent May, but I’ll remind you of that in a few weeks.

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