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Last Week’s Jams, Today (11.28 – 12.2)

December 5, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve run our weekly recap, but last week we covered a ton of ground, so why not give you a chance to see what all we were digging on our end? It was good to see Trouble in Mind with a couple of new releases we’re likely to enjoy from Martin Frawley and Connections. We also got to meet new supergroup from Melbourne, Equal Parts and their debut single. Plus, we even got to dip our toes in the Austin waters, with a new Daily Worker tune and a live recording from Balmorhea. Browse below, see what you’re into…likely all of it?

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Brand New King Tuff

January 30, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Clicking on this new track from King Tuff, I was sure I knew what I was getting myself into; I figured it’d be a catchy, riff-laden rocker. Alas, you know what happens when you assume things, as King Tuff has instead crafted a brooding number from an artist in search of the unattainable…looking to fill that voice that’s begged him to create. The track predominantly operates on gentle keyboard notes, with a carefully plucked guitar chords creeping into it all. He’s been away for awhile now, and we’re grateful that he’s back with such a moving number.

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Go To a Show Tonight!!!

June 4, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Sometimes the stars align, and there’s no way you can look at the line-up on a certain night and not go to a show. Today is just one of those days, and there are so many great acts playing in town, I implore you hit the town and enjoy yourself. There’s no need to go further…here’s my highlights and suggestions. Read more

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FFF9 Highlights: Day Two

November 12, 2014 brian.gray

Saturday was a good day for loud rock and great pop music, which is why this is one of my favorite festivals to attend. The scheduling of such genre crossings always makes it easy for folks to find a little of what they need. Still really jealous that Brian shook Ted Leo’s hand.

King Tuff Returns with New Album

July 9, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It hasn’t been too long since King Tuff‘s last record, but he’s back with new jams…and maybe a little bit of a new spin. This new track starts off almost in a classic rock manner, and then moves into his standard fare. But, around the 1.40 minute mark, the song turns into a progressive jam moment. It makes sense reading the new page on Sub Pop, who will be releasing the album. It talks about battled between God and the Devil, and fire obsessions…yet the heart of it all still are hooks. Tuff can do whatever he wants, as long as he keeps those hooks. We’ll find out on September 23rd, when Black Moon Spell hits stores.

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Show Preview: Wavves @ Antones (10.10)

October 10, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Date	Thursday, October 10th
Location	Antones
Doors	9:00 PM
Tickets	$20

So, if I were going to have one complaint about ACL, it would be fairly minor; it would be that the punk rock genre is fairly underrepresented at the fest. Sure, we have FIDLAR, and maybe Parquet Courts, but by and large, we’ll miss my favorite genre. But, ACL knows how to do things right, as they bring you a killer rock n’ roll show from Wavves over at Antones. The wily bunch of beach rockers will be accompanied by two of our other favorite acts…Jacuzzi Boys and King Tuff. It’s going to be a noisy night filled with slamming into your neighbor, spilled beer, and an over all sense of joy. I suggest you hit this gig up.

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Download: King Tuff – Bad Thing [MP3]

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Top Albums of 2012: 100-51

December 5, 2012 nathan.lankford 3 comments

It’s really hard to narrow down a list of Top Albums of 2012, especially when you have four contributors with different opinions. We gave the reins to Nathan.Lankford and Nicole Baumann on this one, since they write the majority of the album reviews, but we all have a little representation within this. Now, we do realize that our site has specialized tastes, so please realize that these are our OPINIONS. You’re welcome to disagree, and, in fact, we encourage that process. Also, we’re doing a Top 100 because so many records came out this year, it wouldn’t be fair to narrow it down. Not to mention it might lead you to discover some hits you hadn’t heard about yet. Oh, and we don’t really like Frank Ocean or hip-hop…just a personal choice…here’s the first segment.

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New Jam from Punks On Mars

September 13, 2012 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

As much as I hate to run the same stuff as P4K, I have to continue for Ryan Howe and his project, Punks On Mars. His newest track encapsulates every inch of what I love about his music, using hooks wrapped around Bolan-esque guitar riffs, all the while traveling off the beaten path just a tad. It’s in the same vein as my faves King Tuff and Hunx, but in a completely different manner. If you’re loving this jam, you’ll find more tunes just like it when his new full-length, Bad Expectations, comes out via Zoo Music on October 30th.

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Download:Punks On Mars – Showers of Pain [MP3]

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Show Review: King Tuff @ Red7 (7/9)

July 11, 2012 brian.gray Leave a comment

I had back to back nights this week of the louder beer-throwing types. The first show was at Red7 featuring King Tuff as the headliner of a four band blast of in your face southern rock tinged punk. The King brought along Natural Child, who killed as an opener for Hunx, and asked locals The Vomettes and The Best to open.

There was a little crowd surfing towards the end of the night, everyone departing sweaty and satisfied.

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Show Preview: King Tuff @ Red7 (7/9)

July 6, 2012 brian.gray Leave a comment

Date	7/9/12
Location	Red7
Doors	9pm
Tickets	$10

Some great shows are sneaking up on us in the middle stretch of July…

The next we’d like to highlight is King Tuff headlining a four band loud-and-fast at Red7 next Monday night. Supporting King Tuff on the tour is Natural Child. They put down a bad ass set opening for Hunx & His Punx at Mohawk a few months back. Really looking forward to seeing them again with a King Tuff chaser.

Also on the bill are The Vomettes and The Best.

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Download: King Tuff – Bad Thing [MP3]

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Download: Natural Child – B$G PIMP$NG [MP3]