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Show Preview: Crystal Castles @ Austin Music Hall (4.21)

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Crystal Castles

Date Sunday, April 21st
Location Austin Music Hall
Doors 7:00 PM
Tickets $30 from Frontgate


I’ve been really excited about this show since its announcement.  Not only have I really appreciated the growth of Crystal Castles that was is illustrated by their latest, III, but their live show at ACL was definitely in my personal favorites this year.  They blend noise, electronica, fog and lights; it’s simply compelling.  Opening up the night is Doldrums, who aren’t too shabby either.  We’ve been fortunate enough to catch them opening for several acts over the last year or so, and I can assure you that it’s worth your time to show up early.  It might be pricy, but you’re going to get your money’s worth!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Crystal-Castles-Plague.mp3]

Download:Crystal Castles – Plague [MP3]

New Pop Tune from Royal Canoe

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royalcanoeYou’ve gotta make Friday go off with a band, especially if you’ve got plans to wake up early and hit up Record Store Day (as you should), so I figured we’d start things off with this Royal Canoe track.  It revolves mostly around a nice little electronic beat, with some atmospheric touches added in here and there.  I like the way the vocals come in and out with different tones, and different effects atop.  If you’re enjoying yourself, be sure that you get your hands on Today We’re Believers on June 25ht via Roll Caller Records.  Damn you Canada and your catchy hits!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/royalcanoe_todaywerebelievers.mp3]

Download: Royal Canoe – Today We’re Believers [MP3]

Hook-Laden Pop from Brass Bed

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285329_10152533432835705_861324706_nThose in need of catchy pop tunes better pay attention to the latest single from Brass Bed.  The band is gearing up to release their third LP, The Secret Will Keep You, next week, and it’s definitely blending some of my favorite sounds.  I dig the usage of the organ/wurlitzer/whathaveyou with the bright tonal quality of the vocals, while the rest of the group provides a strong rhythm section that adds an extra little punch to this ditty.  Sometimes, the most successful tunes are the ones that focus on simplicity and consistency; you’re sure to find that here, and on the album.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Brass_Bed-Please_Dont_Go.mp3]

Download: Brass Bed – Please Don’t Go [MP3]

Show Preview: The People’s Temple

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Date Friday, April 19th
Location Mohawk
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $9 @ the Door


Seems like there is a worthy show every night here in Austin, and while I know tons of bands are playing, I’m hanging my hat on The People’s Temple show over at Mohawk Friday night. This last year saw the release of their More for the Masses, which added to their already established pyschedelic blend of rock n’ roll.  I caught them at the SXSW, and thoroughly enjoyed their act, so much so that I’ll gladly see them again Friday evening.  Plus, you’ll get to throw your support behind two great local Austin acts in Mirror Travel and La Migra.  Seems like a rad way to spend a weekend night if you ask me.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Peoples-Temple-Sons-of-Stone.mp3]

Download: People’s Temple – Sons of Stone [MP3]

New (ish) Jam from Dead Stars

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deadstarsI was checking in on one of my favorite little labels, Uninhabitable Mansions, who released the excellent Still Flyin LP last year, and discovered they’ll be dropping a new EP from Brooklyn’s Dead Stars.  We’re predicting that this tune will feature on the High Gain EP, as it was just recorded this year; you can grab the EP on June 4th from the label that is home to Radical Dads.  If you listen, you’ll definitely see some dudes in love with their guitars, nodding over their shoulders to the past; we don’t mind that one bit, especially when the tune is this damn good.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Dead-Stars-So-What.mp3]

Download: Dead Stars – So What [MP3]

New Single from Japanther

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japantherI feel like it’s been a minute, or maybe just a few days, since I’ve posted a rocking little bit of pop-punk.  Good thing news broke today of the newest single from Japanther.  It’s a fuzzy, chugging guitar track, utilizing some microphone recording tricks…reminds me of old school 90s punk. I’m glad there are still bands that are making jams like this, though I’m sure the live setting will completely alter this track into a much more ferocious beast.  You can get your hands on the group’s new album Eat Like Lisa Act Like Bart in a little over a month, when it’s released by Recess Records on May 21st.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Stolen-Flowers.mp3]

Download: Japanther – Stolen Flowers [MP3]

More Sprawling Beauty from New Mexico

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1178I love the way this opening moment of the new single from New Mexico opens up; it’s barely audible, with vocals pushed really high into the mix for their entrance.  You’ll have to listen closely to the guitar work in the background, just barely chiming in beneath the electronic wash that coats the song.  Perhaps it’s not an immediate sort of track, but the unfolding glory is undoubtedly present the more you let the song sink in to your soul. You can grab their new album, Malpais, next Tuesday; I know I’m getting my hands on a copy.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/03-Wandering.mp3]

Download: New Mexico – Wandering [MP3]

More Great Music from The Bankees

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bankeesThankfully, the Bankees are going strong with their new efforts, deciding to release an EP in honor of Record Store Day.  Just a few weeks ago I put up “Heaven 1&2,” but this song has a different feel to it.  It begins slowly, with a tinkering piano and a lightly strummed guitar part, awaiting the entrance of the vocals.  A minute later, the song takes off into old school rock pastiche, with swagger and soul, just as a guitar solos in momentarily.  For me, this song shows the growth of the group over the last few years, crafting some of the most intimate pop music.  Be happy bands write tunes like this.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/01-The-Plumber-Life.mp3]

Download: The Bankees – The Plumber Life [MP3http://

Psych Fest Watch: Bass Drum of Death

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bassdrumYet another small festival in Austin has grown into something much bigger than we ever thought it would and now Psych Fest is ready to stake a claim with the festival cool kids in town.  As we usually tend to do, we’ll be previewing some of the artists playing the festival with a few spotlights on bands we think you should pay attention to.  Today we’ll kick things off with festival artist and ATH approved Bass Drum of Death.  Follow the jump for more.

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Show Preview: Young Girls @ Mohawk (4.16)

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Date Tuesday, April 16th
Location Mohawk
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $6 @ the Door


Let’s face it, we can all use a good pick me up, emotionally speaking.  It may sound a bit off, but sometimes escapism is a simple solution, albeit one that might be short lived.  In that case, I can’t think of a more uplifting way to spend tonight than surrounded by friends at Mohawk watching Young Girls.  Their music reminds me of the innocence and purity in indie pop, where lyrics are simple and hooks collide.  They’ll be joined by Gang Sign and Single Lash, so the energy should be high, and the music should be rad.  Let’s make the best of things the only way we know how.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/MEXICO_IN_DECEMBER.mp3]

Download: Young Girls – Mexico in December [MP3]

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