Fresh on the heels of their new release Century of Self, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead has posted a new video diary from their recording sessions.
Featuring narrative by frontman Conrad Keely, the video diary is a brief glimpse into the band’s creative process, including various new techniques they employed for Century of Self.
Austin Sound Check is first and foremost a music blog, but sometimes there are blogworthy happenings where music intersects with other creative outlets, such as film. SXSW is a prime example of this intersection, where the film Breaking Upwards will premiere.
Starring and produced by real life couple Zoe Lister-Jones and Daryl Wein, Breaking Upwards chronicles the struggles of a 20-something couple exploring the bounds of their relationship in NYC. The fictional narrative is loosely based on Lister-Jones and Wein’s actual relationship.
The Breaking Upwards soundtrack was composed by Kyle Forester (Crystal Stilts, Ladybug Transistor) and features performances by Ryan Miller (Guster) and …read more
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Since you’re here, I already know you love Austin and it’s world famous music scene. But more likely than not you also enjoy music from other cities and other genres I haven’t even touched on here at Austin Sound Check. But fear not, ASC is part of the b5 Media blog network, which features some of the best music blogs out there.
My b5 music comrades have rather outstanding posts up which are worth a read:
It goes without saying that NYC’s finest will be in attendance at the upcoming SXSW music festival. b5’s Big Apple Music Scene has talked with Motel …read more
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Transplanted Austin punk rockers Riverboat Gamblers have announced North American tour dates, including several SXSW shows and dates with Rise Against and Rancid.
The tour is in support of Riverboat Gamblers’ newest release Underneath The Owl, due out March 10th on Volcom. On March 10th, the band will celebrate the release with a special in-store performance at Waterloo Records in Austin.
Starting in June, the Gamblers will join the highly anticipated Rise Against / Rancid tour for a trek to the Midwest and Canada. Below is the full tour itinerary for your perusal.
3/10 Waterloo Records …read more
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Want to be a part of SXSW but don’t have the bucks to shell out for a wristband/badge? You’re in luck, the free Auditorium Shores concert series continues at SXSW 2009.
Featuring Cold War Kids, M. Ward, Explosions in the Sky and Bob Schneider, as well as a Saturday dayshow for the kids, the free concert series benefits Latinas Unidas Por El Arte (LUPE Arte). Check out the great free line-up listed below and help a beneficial non-profit at the same time.
Thursday, March 19
5:00 pm Gates open
TBD Cold War Kids
TBD M Ward
Friday March 20
5:00 pm Gates open
6:00 pm Bob Schneider
7:00 pm …read more
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Girl in a Coma is far and away one of my favorite bands right now. The all girl three piece’s mix of garage punk and riotgrrl rock is simply irresistable. If you don’t believe me, check out GIAC’s free show tonight at Mohawk.
The show is sponsored by Remezcla, MySpace Latino and our friends at SaucidoSlant. The password to get in is “peligroso”, though I’ve heard rumors that nobody will be turned away at the doors, which open at 8pm. Get there early to check out Piñata Protest and Este Vato as well.
Girl in a Coma is showcasing at SXSW this …read more
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I’m off today, but I wanted to leave all my lovely readers something to listen to in my absence. Enjoy two great traveling songs from Austinites Fastball and Los Lonely Boys recorded live in Austin.
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I’m enjoying a Monday off, but the music never stops. A quick Vacation-mode list of recommendations for you this week that are typically fabulous Austin fare.
Wednesday 2/25
Built By Snow @ Emo’s [inside]
Simply put, BBS is well-crafted geek rock for the masses.
Girl in a Coma, Piñata Protest and Este Vato @ Mohawk [RSVP for free entry]
A free GIAC show? Say no more. Sponsored by MySpace Latino and our friends at SaucidoSlant.
Thursday 2/26
ATX Elle Acoustique w/ Amanda Lepre & Kimberly Freeman @ Emo’s
A benefit for Equality Texas featuring some of the best local singer-songwriters.
Friday 2/27
Cruiserweight and Schatzi @ Emo’s [outside]
Two Austin veteran …read more
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RedGorilla Music Fest is now in it’s seventh year, serving as another free alternative to SXSW. RedGorilla runs concurrently to SXSW at a variety of clubs in downtown Austin. Though most of the artists on their lineup may not be household names yet, RedGorilla has a knack for finding up and coming young talent. Past performers include Family Force 5, Dropping Daylight, and American Bang, who is currently on tour with The Pretenders.
This year’s schedule includes performances by Opus Dai, Lukas Rossi, Flatfoot56, Green River Ordinance, Autovaughn, and Wideawake among many others. The lineup still has numerous holes in it, …read more
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…And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead played a special in-store performance at Austin’s Waterloo records on Tuesday. Not coincidentally, their new album Century of Self was released the same day.
Check out video from the performance below, which includes my favorite new track Bells of Creation and an interview with lead singer Conrad Keely. Keely talks about Austin and how the music scene has changed since Trail of Dead first came here in the early 90’s.
Thanks to Joe Gross at Austin360 for the video tip.
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