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Show Preview: Brazos @ Holy Mountain (12.11)

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Brazos

Date Wednesday, December 11th
Location Holy Mountain
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 from Transmission


I’m actually a little amazed at how much is going on in the music community this week, and this is an absolute must see show! Brazos, the one-time Austin band is touring in support of Saltwater, which we enjoyed; it also got a lot of great national press too..deservedly so.  We also did this great takeaway show with them HERE. Plus, you’ll get to see Ski Lodge again, who made one of our Top 50 LPs of the year, Big Heart.  The last time they played, B.Gray and I were having a grand old time.  And, you’ll get to see Austin’s own rising star, Jess Williamson.  You win all around by attending this show on Wednesday night.

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Download: Brazos – Interlocking [MP3]

Show Preview: Swearin @ Mohawk (12.10)

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swearin

Date Tuesday, December 10th
Location Mohawk
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $8 from Mohawk


One of the hottest bands over the last few months, including our site and beyond, has been Swearin. They’ve got this classic alternative sound with distorted guitars and lackadaisical vocal delivery, which often uses male/female interplay.  They’re just just as likely to blast your ears as they are to offer you soft little melodies.  Their album Surfing Strange is something that’s definitely worth your time, much as the openers are.  You’ll get two great local acts in the Midgetmen and Super Thief to open up your evening. It’s going to be a busy week for rock n’ roll in Austin, so if you haven’t started catching live shows, this is as good a place as any.

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Download: Swearin – Watered Down [MP3]

Show Preview: The Octopus Project @ Mohawk (12.6)

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Date Friday, December 6th
Location Mohawk
Doors 8:00 PM
Tickets $12 from Mohawk


Those of you in need of a great show to take a friend to have got to hit up the Friday night extravaganza at Mohawk.  You’ll be treated to one of Austin’s most consistent groups, The Octopus Project, who continue to exhilarate audiences in the live setting.  Plus, you’ll get a chance to see one of the bands that I’m expecting huge things from in 2014, Tele Novella. They’ve got the songs to back up that hype, at least if you’ve heard the band’s recent work over on their bandcamp page. Then, you’ll also get treated to Borrisokane, which guarantees you a night filled with blissful pop and smiles to go around. If this incredible weather holds up, you better find yourself here…or else!

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Show Preview: Nightlands @ Mohawk (12.3)

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Nightlands

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


Winter weather unfortunately puts a damper on bands traveling into Austin to put their music on display, but there’s a few great acts coming in, like Nightlands blowing into town on Tuesday night. The group is still pushing the sounds off their most recent release, Oak Island, which was well-received across the board.  I’ve always appreciated the way the project incorporates these organic sounds into these dreamscapes that mesmerize listeners.  And if that wasn’t enough, locals Holy Wave and RF Shannon will be supporting on the night.  It’s cheap, it’ll be good, you’ve got no choice: be there.

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Download: Nightlands – God What Have I  [MP3]

Show Preview: The Besnard Lakes @ Red 7 (11.22)

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Date Friday, November 22nd
Location Red 7
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $14 from Transmission


You’ll find a ton of shows in town on Friday, including the hipster-approved Miley Cyrus, I mean CHVRCHES, but here’s a show for those who are looking for something a little far left of the dial.  Canada’s Besnard Lakes are the headliners on the night, offering up their blend of indie meets psych meets folk meets jam.  Then you’ll have the band that I think cold steal the show, Elephant Stone.  They’re another Canadian act that have been on my list of reliable group’s for some time now; you should check out their most recent self-titled album.  And, as an added bonus, you get local opener, The Boxing Lesson.  So, if you’re not going to Cass McCombs, and you don’t like Miley Cyrus, then this is definitely going to be a good place to find yourself Friday night.

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Download: The Besnard Lakes – People of the Sticks [MP3]

Show Preview: Cass McCombs @ Belmont (11.22)

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Date Friday, November 22
Location The Belmont
Doors 8:00 PM
Tickets $15 from Ticketfly


The season of rock n’ roll traveling shows is slowly drawing to a close, and there’s only a handful of really remarkable acts remaining on our Austin schedule (there’ll still be tons of great local shows as always).  One of the best acts to see, Cass McCombs, will be coming into town on Friday evening to play the Belmont. He’s touring behind his recent release Big Wheel and Others, which has some really incredible songs on it.  Personally, I find Cass to be really compelling live; I think the performances he gives make it well worth your time to make it out of the house on Friday.  Plus, you’ll get a chance to see Pink Nasty, one of our own local legends kick things off for the night.  Either way, it sounds like you win if you make it out!

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Download: Cass McCombs – County Line [MP3]

Show Preview: Destroyer @ The Belmont (11.19)

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destroyer

Date Tuesday, November 19th
Location The Belmont
Doors 7:00 PM
Tickets $15 from Ticketfly


Next week we will be gifted the pleasure of a new album from Dan Bejar, the man behind Destroyer.  Well, it’s Five Spanish Songs, so you won’t likely get an entire album’s worth of new material, but five songs alone is enough.  He’ll likely be bringing those tunes to Austin on Tuesday night, which makes sense considering four of the tracks are sung entirely in Spanish, our honorary secondary language.  You won’t want to miss the show, regardless, as Dan’s such a talented performer that it makes it difficult to take your eyes off him.  He’ll be joined by the always entertaining John Wesley Coleman, so you can grab a bit of local flavor while you’re at it.  See you there? Sounds good to me.

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Download: Destroyer – Chinatown [MP3]

Show Preview: Laura Marling @ Central Presbyterian Church (11.6)

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Date Wednesday, November 6th
Location Central Presbyterian Church
Doors 8:00 PM
Tickets $20-25 from C3


I first found myself drawn to the voice of Laura Marling when she participated in the original line-up of Noah and the Whale, but since her departure from the group, she’s only continued to rise to fame.  Her most recent album, Once I Was an Eagle, has received praise all over the world, offering listeners a chance to absorb her passionate take on stripped down folk music.  I couldn’t envision a better place to catch her than at the Central Presbyterian Church, where her voice is sure to soar into the balcony.  She’ll be joined by opener Willy Mason, adding to the nights powerful line-up.

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Show Preview: Nobunny @ Red 7 (11.4)

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Nobunny

Date Monday, November 4th
Location Red 7
Doors 9 PM
Tickets $12 @ the Door


So you’re bummed you didn’t get to see the Nine Inch Nails taping, or you don’t feel like going all the way East to catch Cults? Well, the best option out of all of these is still going to be the Nobunny show at Red 7.  Nobunny’s just released Secret Songs, and he’ll be bringing his sweaty live show to our local haunt in hopes of encouraging a joyous riot.  He’ll also be joined by one of my absolute favorite local bands, Pharaohs, which pretty much guarantees that you’re night’s going to be super rad, regardless of what plans you had. Hope to see you there.

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Download: Nobunny – I Am A Girlfriend [MP3]

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