The tragic passing of UGK’s Pimp C was felt especially hard around the underground Texas rap scene, which UGK helped build into what it is today. Many touching tributes have been released, but none have struck me like Austin’s own Spin Alley performing One Day at a recent Momo’s show.
Ray Primm (of Austin band Primm) […]
Squint performed last night at Antone’s as part of the The Recording Conservatory of Austin’s Best Unsigned Band Showcase. Recent Louisiana transplants, Squint gladly now calls Austin home.
First and foremost, if you’re of the American Apparel / Wayfarer-wearing Indie Hipster crowd, this band probably isn’t for you. Squint is fun pop rock. They don’t take […]
This Saturday at Guero’s The Loyalty Firm presents First Day of Summer Festival. The show is 100% free and just happens to be at one of the best upscale taco joints in Austin. Be sure and get there early and see Built by Snow and then stick around for The Boxing Lesson. Full lineup and […]
Spoon, Austin’s reigning indie champions, have recorded a Daytrotter Session. They recorded four songs, including a previously unreleased cover of Paul Simon’s Peace Like a River. Visit Daytrotter to listen and get your free Spoon downloads.
Spoon - Daytrotter Session
Peace Like a River (Paul Simon cover)
The Ghost of You Lingers
I Can See The Dude
Back to the […]
There’s a little something for everyone this week, but be sure to check out our Aimee Mann / David Ford ticket giveaway. It’s going to be a great show and one of you lucky readers (plus a guest!) will get to enjoy it free courtesy of Austin Sound Check.
I’m also pretty pumped about […]
Little Brian’s funky instrumental rock show is no more. The band has decided to call it quits less than a year after relocating from Denton. They announced the breakup via their MySpace blog.
For those of you that came to Austin Sound Check from my previous blog, you’ll recall my memorable interview with Little Brian bassist […]
If you weren’t lucky enough to catch Cruiserweight’s showcase at SXSW 2008, be sure and visit iheartmusic.com. They have exclusive video of Cruiserweight performing You Don’t Get It at their Doghouse Records showcase.
They’ve also released a new video for Balboa, which is below for your viewing pleasure. The single is off their upcoming EP release […]
This week’s recommended shows run the gamut of genres. However, 90’s throwback of the week goes to Lisa Loeb, who is performing at Cactus Cafe on Wednesday. It was a close contest between Ms. Loeb and Rancid. Lisa won in the end, due to a more intimate venue and cheaper ticket prices.
I know I’m not […]
The Austin City Limits Festival Schedule has been released. It’s going to be a long summer waiting for all these awesome bands to arrive in our fair city. Click here to go to the ACL website for the schedule.
One-day ticket sales also begin today. You can get yours for $80. Three-day passes continue on sale […]
The roadshow is king in Austin this week, as X, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Datarock, Ladytron and 65DaysofStatic come to town. 65DaysofStatic are playing their Emo’s show in addition to their slot opening for The Cure at La Zona Rosa on the same night.
Their are two local shows this week that I’m […]
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