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J Robbins Releases New Single

May 2, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

J. Robbins has been a familiar voice in my listening life, be it via Jawbox or Burning Airlines, so it’s a voice that I’ll never tire of, which is why I have to toss up this short two-song promo for his current tour. Just listening to them takes me back, and I can honestly say the second track “Abandoned Mansions” is way better than most of the re-hash emo throwbacks coming out right now. It looks like J. is working on some new music for an as yet to be completed album, and if it’s coming across like this, then I’m actually really excited. Then again, maybe I just love nostalgia when it’s done right. Regardless, here’s those two new tracks.

<a href="http://jrobbins.bandcamp.com/album/anodyne">Anodyne by J. Robbins</a>

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New Tunes from Coliseum

April 30, 2010 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We realize of course that we don’t always post the most rocking of tunes, at least not of this order, but we all come from a pretty solid punk background (at least I do). Kentucky band, Coliseum, have a new new album, House With a Curse, which comes out June 22nd. Since it’s produced by J. Robbins of Jawbox, it’s probably going to rule. It’s a blistering tune, but it’s one I’ve been jamming to all day long. Happy Friday Folks!

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Download: Coliseum – Blind in One Eye [MP3]

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FTC: Jawbox

October 15, 2009 -1893llzws One comment

Really what can I say about Jawbox? If you are familiar with the seminal Washington D.C. band then you understand why one can fall short on words to describe such an influential group. If you are not familiar with them, well, then I feel sorry for you. You need to go out now and pick up their near perfect album, For Your Own Special Sweetheart. Seriously, go.

I’ll wait.

I had never before heard a blend of driving rock mixed with noise. It was beautiful and dangerous. The video for Savory, blew my young mind making me a lifetime fan of this band. I am not even taking into account the sheer greatness singer/guitarist J. Robbins has imparted on the scene through his production work, as well as his time spent in the bands Burning Airlines and Channels.

Jawbox, to celebrate the re-release of For Your Own Special Sweetheart, on their own label, Desoto Records, will be playing live together for the first time since 1997 on December 8th, 2009 on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, of all places. Truly an occasion to look forward to!

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/02_02_-_Savory.mp3]

Download: Jawbox – Savory [MP3]

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