This is fine.
It was the first real taste of colder weather in Austin Saturday night, and I got the chance to see Grimes and accompanying acts on the Mythical Gymnastics tour at Emo’s. Even though the show sold out weeks ago, the venue announced the release of 100 more tickets, allowing the already packed space to feel even more like a weekend night on the dance floor of Barbarella (which isn’t a bad thing). More after the jump… Read more
| Date | Saturday, October 6th |
|---|---|
| Location | Emos East |
| Doors | 9:00 PM |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT |
It’s been an incredible year for Grimes, aka Claire Boucher, bursting onto the world indie scene with her latest album this year, Visions. While she’s put out a few releases prior to this last effort, people are taking notice, and it’s a deserved following she’s garnered for herself. I mean, the show is SOLD OUT, so that has to tell you something. Last time in Austin, she sold out Lamberts, and everyone we talked to said it was definitely a moving experience. Openers Myths and Elite Gymnastics have also had a solid 2012, with the latter being pinned by many as a band to keep an eye on in the future. I know there’s not tickets available, but ask your friends and hit up Craigs…you just might find yourself lucky!
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Grimes_-_Oblivion.mp3]Download: Grimes – Oblivion [MP3]
It is a new year, the last year if you believe the Mayans or Mitch Daniels. This makes your choice of tunes all that much more important.
And so I begin the year with a smattering of songs I have been listening to in the very recent past that I want to share under the guise of new tunes from the IT Dept. I think I will hit Metronomy, Chad Valley, Elite Gymnastics, Craft Spells and Mansions on the Moon. Call this the electro-downtempo-chill-dance-jam session of the IT Dept. Whatever. Can’t fade me…
So on to the streaming goodness.
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