DJ Z-Trip, known by mainstream audiences for his work with Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, has released a free download of his new Obama Mix.
A mashup comprised of samples, speeches and songs, the Obama Mix was inspired by Z-Trip’s “Party for Change” fundraisers, which were run in conjunction with graphic artist Shepard Fairey. Though far from […]
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It’s another fantastic week to be a music lover in Austin. Even though Hurricane Ike never made it this far, the weather has cooled down. Under 90 all week, means cooler nights and even cooler music in the clubs.
Monday 9/15
Ratatat @ Stubb’s (w/ E*Rock & Panther)
This NYC electro duo has been performing as Ratatat since […]
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Regular readers will know that I’ve been extolling the virtues of Girl in a Coma for a while now. The all-female trio is simply incredible. Girl in a Coma is based out of San Antonio and signed to Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records. They’ve toured with The Toadies, Morrissey, The Cliks, were on Cyndi Lauper’s True […]
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You’d expect irreverent, comical music from a band called The Laughing. Fortunately The Laughing’s forthcoming EP Jungle is much more than that. The lead single, Canopy has jangling guitars and a low-end groove that is instantly catchy. It’s so good, I’ve got a free MP3 of Canopy for you here.
The Laughing is a band to […]
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Last week, the first edition of our new mixtape series Feedback was released. Feedback Vol. 1 features some of the best in Austin music today, so be sure to download your copy here.
We’ve even got an exclusive Full Service b-side called La Pieta that you can’t get anywhere else! The full track listing is below. […]
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By now, I’m sure you’ve downloaded your copy of Austin Sound Check’s Feedback Vol 1. (hint, hint) The Boxing Lesson’s Dark Side of the Moog is the first track on Feedback, and for good reason.
This trio’s brand of modern psych rock is infectious. Ethereal, fuzzy guitars, pleading vocals and tasty electro elements all combine into […]
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I’m proud to present the first installment of Feedback, our new mixtape series. All twelve bands featured are homegrown Austinites and were hand-picked for quality and freshness. We’ve even got a previously unreleased song from Full Service called La Pieta.
Click here to download your free copy of Austin Sound Check’s Feedback Vol. 1. Full track […]
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Austin transplants Electric Touch have seemingly come out of nowhere with a host of exciting developments. Their self-titled debut album is set for release on August 26th via Houston-based Justice Records. Touring in support of the album includes slots at Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits Festival as well as a run of dates opening […]
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Local geek rockers Built By Snow are opening for Sarah Radle’s new project, Calamity Magnet, at Emo’s on Monday 7/14. Radle is a former member of Weezer offshoot The Rentals, whom Built By Snow covers quite awesomely.
Although Calamity Magnet most likely won’t be playing any Rentals tunes, I can almost guarantee that Built By Snow […]
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Tribella, the newest project for Austin scene veteran Sarah Glynn, is playing The Peacock this Thursday. You may remember Sarah from her days with Echoset and The Sarah Glynn Band.
Tribella was even nice enough to send over a free MP3 of their song How Long for your listening enjoyment. It’s a catchy tune, but I’ve […]
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