If this week’s recommendations seem a bit short, they are. I don’t have to tell you that in music it is quality over quantity. Just take a look at what Austin’s got to offer this week.
Wednesday 9/10
Iron Age @ Red 7
Definitely not for the faint of heart, Iron Age does metal proud. Try The Way […]
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 […]
Homegrown garage rock phenoms White Denim have released a new video for their song Shake Shake Shake. Looks like some good clean fun in a junkyard. Do I detect a Jessica Simpson burn?
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Three Austin musicians, Patrice Pike, Eric Johnson and Stephen Bruton, will have their digitized DNA, influences, instruments of choice and examples of their work sent into space as part of Operation Immortality.
Operation Immortality aims to create a digital time capsule of the human race, which will be stored on the International Space Station. Bruton is […]
The Roots and Gym Class Heroes will come through Austin on their just announced co-headlining US tour. Kicking off on October 3rd in Baltimore, the tour will stop at The Backyard on October 12.
Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday August 15th. For more information visit The Backyard website. Full tour itinerary and video […]
So-Cal rockers In This Moment played at Red 7 in Austin last night. Below is fan video of Forever, the first single from In This Moment’s upcoming album, The Dream.
In This Moment is playing the mainstage at Ozzfest, tomorrow night in Dallas. Check out my interview with In This Moment lead singer Maria Brink here. […]
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 […]
This week’s recommendations are a smörgåsbord of styles, ripe for the picking.
Kicking things off right on Tuesday, local singer/songwriter Southpaw Jones’ CD release party at Cactus Cafe is free. Sometime Austinites, Grady will be performing at Continental Club on Thursday. However, my personal highlight of the week is Friday night. I’ll be splitting my time […]
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 […]
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 […]
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