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Austin Sound Check

Archive for May 2008

May 12th, 2008

This Week in Austin: Metal Mayhem

This week’s list of recommended shows is metal heavy, ranging from the melodic metal styling of Amanda Lepre, to the face-melting thrash of Iron Age and the rock infused Dixie Witch and Superheavygoatass. We also have some great touring roadshows coming through this week in Wilco and ZZ Top.
My pick of the week goes […]

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May 9th, 2008

Update: SXSW lawsuit forces local restaurant to change name

 

The restaurant formerly known as South by South First will be changing it’s name, due to the previously reported lawsuit filed by SXSW Inc. With the ominous burden of a long, expensive legal battle, restaurant co-owner Gary Miller decided to change the name rather than fight SXSW Inc.
Their decision definitely makes business sense. South by […]

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May 8th, 2008

My Morning Jacket Upcoming Tour Dates

Indie blog darlings My Morning Jacket announced upcoming tour dates today. The trek includes a stop at Stubb’s in Austin. My Morning Jacket’s latest release Evil Urges drops on June 10th via ATO Records. Full tour itinerary is below, along with a video of My Morning Jacket performing The Way That He Sings at ACL […]

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May 8th, 2008

SXSW sues local restaurant

Continuing its history of vigorously protecting the SXSW brand, SXSW Inc. is suing local restauranteur Gary Miller over the name of his new venture, South by South First. Located at the intersection of South First St. and Stassney Lane, South by South First boasts a large stage in addition to a restaurant and bar.
Because they […]

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May 8th, 2008

ACL Schedule Update: Release date June 3

Austin City Limits Festival promoter C3 Presents has pushed the previously announced schedule grid release date back to June 3. Single day tickets will go on sale the same day.
 Source [Austin360]

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May 7th, 2008

Death is Not a Joyride: Eclectic Goth Art-rock

Death is Not a Joyride is a very fitting name for a band who pairs dark, gothic melodies with satirical, tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Recorded with John Congleton (Explosions in the Sky, Polyphonic Spree), The Human Zoo is a captivatingly dark album that is both intense and ethereal.
The Human Zoo is every bit as cerebral as you’d […]

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May 6th, 2008

DAM, Devin the Dude go beyond mainstream hip hop

Mainstream hip hop has long been focused on the latest beef between rappers; often using violent and misogynistic lyrics. Indie hip hop has taken a progressive turn, often focusing on socially conscious issues or using comedic style to convey a message.
MC trio DAM and rapper Devin the Dude showcase each side of the progressive rap […]

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May 6th, 2008

38 New Tracks for your iPod

Yesterday, I wrote about two Austin bands (Full Service and Built by Snow) as part of a series that the entire b5 Music Channel participated in. Each blog featured two tracks that we recommend you download right away. Below you can read a run down of the artists each blog covered, including familiar names along […]

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May 5th, 2008

ACL Festival Single-day Tickets, Schedule Grid released May 13

If you’re still on the fence about getting a three-day ticket for ACL Festival this year, fear not. Single day tickets and the full schedule grid will be released on May 13. Three day passes are going for $170 on the festival website.
After some thorough review of the lineup, released back in April, I’m still […]

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May 5th, 2008

This Week In Austin

There’s a little something for everyone in my recommendations this week. DAM and Devin the Dude are bringing the hip-hop, The Breeders, Wilco and Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin represent for indie rock, and last but certainly not least, Pong and Haunting Oboe Music provide local flavor. It’s a sonic buffet, y’all. Grab […]

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