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April 29th, 2008

My Chemical Romance : Arenas vs Smaller Venues

I saw My Chemical Romance play the AT&T Center in San Antonio last year, but only because Muse opened for them. Austin360 posted a review of the My Chemical Romance show at Stubb’s last night, that brought up some interesting thoughts about arenas versus smaller venues.
When I saw them at AT&T Center, it was a […]

By awolken -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2008

Full Service at Austin Reggae Fest, Taking over on 311, Snoop Dogg Tour

I’ll tell you right off the bat, I’m a long-time fan of Full Service. I’ve been seeing these crunchy rockers since their dreads were shorter and their tans were lighter.
Don’t be fooled though. They can slay with the best of them, even bringing out a killer Mastodon cover from time to time. I’d compare Full […]

By awolken -- 4 comments

April 25th, 2008

Update on The Backyard: Proposed Relocation

A follow-up to yesterday’s post on The Backyard’s closure due to new development in the area.
It seems there are plans in the works to relocate the venue to a larger property farther down Hwy 71, which would encompass enough land to allow ample parking and prevent developers from encroaching again.
It’s unclear if these plans mean […]

By awolken -- 2 comments

April 24th, 2008

Development forces The Backyard to close

Austin has the most live music venues per capita of any city in the world. Losing one won’t change that, but continued overdevelopment probably will. The Backyard is joining Armadillo World Headquarters, Liberty Lunch and Back Room among the ranks of live music venues forced out by developers. This summer will be the last at […]

By awolken -- 6 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Burnt Orange Juice kicks out the Juicy Jams

Burnt Orange Juice is offering a pretty tasty mixtape called Juicy Jams Vol. 1. Chromeo, Cut Copy, Simian Mobile Disco, The Cool Kids, N.E.R.D., M.I.A., Mark Ronson and Santogold are all featured. You can download the mixtape at Burnt Orange Juice.
While you’re there, be sure and check out the blog. Burnt Orange Juice is […]

By awolken -- 1 comment

April 18th, 2008

Support indie business : Record Store Day is tomorrow

Indie record stores across the country are celebrating Record Store Day tomorrow, April 19th. Special events are planned at record stores all over Austin, including a Panic at the Disco autograph signing at Waterloo Records.
Participating stores:
• Antone’s Records, 2928 Guadalupe
• Backspin Records, 4631 Airport #110A
• Cheapo Discs, 10th & Lamar
• DJ Dojo, 2210 South First […]

By awolken -- 1 comment

April 17th, 2008

Rolling Stone loves Austin

Rolling Stone has released their Best of Rock 2008 list, chronicling the “125+ People, Places & Things Ruling the Rock & Roll Universe.” Not surprisingly, Austin is represented twice on the list. Stubb’s BBQ (Best Rock Club) and Waterloo Records (Best Record Store) both deservingly made the cut.
Stubb’s consistently serves up the best in touring […]

By awolken -- 0 comments

April 15th, 2008

Austin on the Web: Black Angels, Spoon, Dilated Peoples & More

Stream The Black Angel’s new album Directions to See A Ghost on Imeem.
RCRD LBL is also offering a free download of Doves, the first single from Directions to See A Ghost.
Download the Ted Leo (as in The Pharmacists) remix of Spoon’s Don’t You Evah.
Wilco announced upcoming tour dates, including a two-night stand at Stubb’s […]

By awolken -- 0 comments

April 14th, 2008

90’s Soundtrack to an Afternoon

Lately my music selection has been pretty heavy on the 90’s end of things. Emo and its various offshoots have taken us all back to Depeche Mode and The Cure era 80’s and synth-pop again entered the mainstream. Meanwhile, I’ve been waiting patiently for the 90’s to take the driver’s seat back.
It seems that the […]

By awolken -- 2 comments

April 12th, 2008

Santogold lip-synced at SXSW

Don’t get me wrong, I love Santogold. The singles I’ve heard are fun, upbeat dance tracks and I’m definitely looking forward to her first release later this month. But as the release date (April 29) draws closer, and Santogold gets more press I find myself going back to her day show at SXSW.
Santogold lip-synced at […]

By awolken -- 2 comments

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