This is fine.
The original Emo’s is closing. Yes, we have mentioned it before, but it is real now. Seemed so far away when we shared our best Emo’s moments.
OBN IIIs headlined a punk show a couple nights ago. Nathan and I went to send off the Alternative Lounge in style as so many familiar faces filled the crowd. Wiccans and Video opened, but my punk-show dollars are going to OBN IIIs right now. Fun.
Head past for plenty of pics as we get nostalgic again.
The Texas punk rock scene is alive and well, especially with the likes of Bad Sports, Video, Mind Spiders, etc making waves, in 2011. But, there’s a well kept secret going on in Houston with the Energy, a band who recently released their album Get Split on Team Science Records. While they’ve got a little bit in common with the likes of Black Flag, they have a steadier drumming section, and seem to have cooled on the ferocity, making their sound much more palpable for every day listeners. It’s good to see Houston bringing on some rock, strengthening the punk rock in the great state of Texas.
Download: The Energy – I Can’t Stand Up [MP3]
| Date | TODAY!!! |
|---|---|
| Location | Emos (Red River) |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | $5 at Ticketfly |
The next couple of weeks in Austin are heating up folks, and I think it’s about time to get yourself back in the spirit of the city; go out and check out an incredible show! First off on my list of great upcoming shows is TONIGHT’S show over at Emos Red River, which features several great acts with Austin/Texas ties. You’ll get OBN IIIs, and believe me when I say that their show is nothing short of pure rock n’ roll. You’ll also get to check out a Texas super-group of sorts, Video, who just recently released their own LP. And opening it all up is Wiccans. My mind has this as one of the best bills of the week, and it’s only five bucks; it’s like old school Emos all over again, so get out and rock.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/07-video-red-pills.mp3]Download: Video – Red Pills [MP3]
For me, 2011 has been an excellent reemergence (in my life, at least) of the punk rock. One of the most recent albums I’ve been spinning a lot lately has come from Denton’s VIDEO. The band is comprised of members of Wax Museums and Bad Sports, bands I’ve already raved about. They just released their album, Leather Leather, on Play Pinball! Records, and it’s nothing but a rocking adventure, harkening back to the grittier days of rock n’ roll. On the track below, the song just builds and builds, exploding in the chorus in dramatic fashion, giving you an impression of a killer live show sure to come (12/28 in Austin). If you’re looking to get your blood boiling, then look no further than right here! And head to the record store to pick up your copy, as you can see that it’s got some unique packaging; I think it’s their to hide the fury inside.
Download: Video – Red Pills [MP3]
Sorry that we’re just now getting this one finished, but it takes us awhile to recover from all the good times at Fun x 3 Fest. This last interview is with one of our favorite bands of 2011, Cloud Nothings. We were fortunate enough to catch up with the band, and ask them a bunch of random questions, as we’re wont to do. Hope it’s informative. And I’m sorry I look so fat on camera.
Follow the jump for video.
Let’s get things straight: Frank Smith is not one man, it’s a band, and one of Austin’s brighter rising stars (though they’ve been about for some time). While the official release of their new album, Before You Were Born, won’t hit until 2012, the band is slowly unleashing teaser tracks to build our anticipation. This first track, which also has an accompanying VIDEO, is titled “Monsters.” It begins with sort of a mellow dip into the autumnal/wintery quality accustomed to most indie folk, but as the chorus bursts, you’ll realize exactly why we think so highly of the group. It’s just a blissful cascade of melody, placed perfectly in the song, creating a wonderful musical moment we hope you’ll enjoy.
Download: Frank Smith – Monsters [MP3]
It’s sort of sad, in my mind, that there’s this vast sea separating us from some incredible music, most of which seems to come from places other than England. A few months back, I first heard this exquisite piece of folk-pop from Treefight for Sunlight, but I had completely forgotten about it, that is until it resurfaced in my daily search for great music. This particular track comes from the bands self-titled album, not to mention the fact that you can take a jump HERE to see the interesting short that was composed to accompany the track itself. While you might see this as a beautiful piece of pop, there’s still definitely a bit of haunting to it, which always appeals to me. Who knows, if this drought in Texas spreads, maybe we’ll no longer be separated from such great music by the Atlantic.
Download: Treefight for Sunlight – Time Stretcher [MP3]
This edition of Lost in Austin brings you our homegrown favorites, Ghost Wolves. Follow the jump for more.
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re proud to introduce you to the “Lost in Austin Take Away.” We’ve been working hard behind the scenes for some time trying to find the best way to incorporate our love for Austin music (or music in general) and video footage. Lucky for us, we ran into the excellent filmmakers of Guerrilla Waltz. Together, we’re hoping to bring you a new experience that incorporates our love for music with the greater Austin community, shooting film all about town, capturing our favorite artists playing our favorite songs. This is the first of what we hope will be many great videos. Read more
