Austin Sound Check

Austin Sound Check has been around for just about 5 months now. It’s high time I got some input, from you, the readers.
This blog is focused on the Austin music scene, whether that means locals or touring bands that come to town. Are there any musicians out there that you want me to cover? Tell me what you’d like to read about! Interviews, CD reviews, live show photos. The sky’s the limit and I want to be sure you’re getting the content you want.
Who are your favorite Austin musicians? Any and all responses are welcome in the comment section.
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Albert Deloach, owner of  Enchanted Forest, has issued a call via MySpace for people to attend tonight’s city council meeting and voice their concerns over the closing of Enchanted Forest.
Enchanted Forest is 3 1/2 acres of land on W. Oltorf that was used for various purposes, including art exhibitions, live music and fundraisers for nonprofit groups. At least up until the city shut Enchanted Forest down last Friday, July 18, due to noise violation complaints. In an interview with the Austin American-Statesman, Fire Battalion Chief Don Smith cited electrical code violations, amplified noise violations and structures built without permits.
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This Saturday The Monarch Events Center is hosting a very special event featuring some of Austin’s finest up and coming indie artists. Ume, Ringo Deathstarr, Haunting Oboe Music (ex-Clap! Clap!), Prayer For Animals, Red X Red M, Follow That Bird! and Hey Zeus are scheduled to perform.
Haunting Oboe Music is one of my local indie favorites because they aren’t afraid to venture into experimental, featuring synth, keys and trumpet in addition to traditional rock instrumentation. Extending their unconventional methods into their recordings, Haunting Oboe Music is releasing an EP each month this year. More info and a full review to …read more

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Our ticket giveaway to see Sarah Bettens at Momo’s this Friday, July 25th closes tonight at midnight. Tomorrow morning I’ll announce the winner after my very scientific random drawing.
For your chance at a pair of tickets, comment on the original post here. Good luck!

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Nas has announced upcoming tour dates in support of his latest studio album. Progressive rapper Talib Kweli will be supporting Nas on the outing, coming through Austin on August 24th at Emo’s.
Undoubtedly one of this summer’s best roadshows, tickets will be going fast. Visit Emo’s for ticketing information. Live video of Talib Kweli performing Broken Glass and full tour intinerary below for your viewing pleasure.

Thu 7/24 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Fri 7/25 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place
+Sat 7/26 Boston, MA Comcast Center
+Sun 7/27 Washington, DC Merriweather Post Pavilion
Tue 7/29 Charlotte, NC Amos’ Southend
Wed 7/30 Charleston, SC Music Farm
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PartyEnds.com is hosting a night of talented local indie bands at Club Deville this Friday. Featuring The Always Already, Black Tie Dynasty, Til We’re Blue or Destroy and Before Dawn, it will be a night for fans of indie rock, electro and new wave.
In particular, Til We’re Blue or Destroy is a must see. They can wow you with electro-pop goodness or use guitar melodies to bowl you over. Fans of The Postal Service or Hellogoodbye would do well to give Til We’re Blue or Destroy a listen.
For more info: PartyEnds // Club Deville
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Austin’s local metal scene is under appreciated. However, bands like Dead Earth Politics are keeping it alive. Their debut EP, Mark The Resistance has built Dead Earth Politics’ buzz around town and is raising the bar for local metal bands across the board.
Mark The Resistance is a brief five song EP, but in those five songs they display a metal repertoire that ranges from hardcore to melodic. Two tracks in particular stand out on the melodic end of the spectrum, Whisper Diseases and A Thousand More. Well crafted, hard hitting songs, …read more

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The Eagles of Death Metal announced a limited run of tour dates today, with support provided by The Hives. The short trek starts off at Stubb’s on September 16. Ticketing info hasn’t been released yet, but watch Stubb’s website for updates.
Complete tour itinerary and video for The Eagles of Death Metal tune I Want You So Hard below for your viewing pleasure.
More Info: Eagles of Death Metal // Stubb’s

9/16, Austin, TX (Stubbs)
9/17, Dallas, TX (House of Blues)
9/19, Tempe, AZ (Marquee Theatre)
9/20, San Diego, CA (Gas Light District)
9/21, Anaheim, CA (the Grove)
9/22, Ventura, CA (Ventura Theatre)
9/23, San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theatre)
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It’s another fantastic week to be a music junkie in Austin, with excellent local and roadshows throughout the week.
Local highlights include Death is Not a Joyride, a free Carolyn Wonderland performance at Blues on the Green, my favorite local metal band, Prey for Sleep and the extremely prolific, indie darling Haunting Oboe Music.
Friday night is the highlight of this week’s roadshow roster, with Aesop Rock bringing progressive hip-hop to Emo’s and Sarah Bettens (ex-K’s Choice) performing at Momo’s. I’ve got a pair of tickets to giveaway to the Momo’s show. Click over to the original post for more info on …read more

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Local pop punkers Driver F have a new video out, for their song Temple Of Doom. This is the second single from the band’s album Chase The White Whale.
Temple Of Doom gets an A+ for a well produced video that will take you back to the days of dodgeball in high school gym class. Or in some cases, the marching band horn section.
More Driver F info: Website // MySpace

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