Austin Sound Check

Ben Kweller’s new video for Fight features the story of a tour bus driver who’s arrested. Ben and company come to his rescue just in time for a sold out show.
Fight is the lead single from Ben Kweller’s new album Changing Horses which is out now on ATO records. I’m not usually much of a country fan, but Kweller’s new sound is starting to grow on me. This video isn’t half bad, either. What do you think of the video for Fight?

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It seems more and more people are jumping on the Twitter bandwagon these days. This blogger has joined the Twitter craze as well as many of Austin’s most talented musicians.
I’ve created a directory of Austin Musicians on Twitter, which you can visit by clicking here. A permanent link is also in the right side panel in the Pages subsection.
The Sword, Vallejo, The Heartless Bastards, Ben Kweller, Ume, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears and Band of Heathens are but a sampling of the 40 Austin-based musicians that I located on Twitter. If your favorite band is on Twitter and I’ve …read more

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Ben Kweller had a special in-store performance at Austin’s Waterloo Records yesterday to celebrate the release of his alt. country album Changing Horses.
Check out video of Ben performing Old Hat below. Do you like the new Ben Kweller sound?

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When native son Ben Kweller returned to reside in Austin, our music scene lit up at the news. Kweller has a storied history with our city, including a much talked about performance at ACL, and is one of the best and brightest in indie music today.
So Ben is back, and he’s got a new alt. country album Changing Horses that’s out today on ATO Records. Be at Waterloo Records tomorrow at 5pm to get a live taste.
Also download this month’s issue of INsite Magazine with Ben Kweller and David Garza on the split cover as well as a featured interview …read more

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SXSW has released their latest list of bands playing official showcases at the 2009 festival. This includes several bands previously released and looks to be missing at least one (Girl in a Coma?).
It’s important to note that this list is far from complete, as SXSW is still in the process of reviewing applications. The list below represents those artists chosen to date, with more on the way in the coming weeks.
I’ve highlight the bands I’m most excited to see on the list. Who are you looking forward to?
8Ball & MJG (Memphis, TN)
Akron/Family (Williamsport, PA)
Al Kapone (Memphis, TN)
Alina Simone (Brooklyn, NY)
Amanda …read more

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Start checking calendars and concert budgets! There’s a ton of excellent roadshows coming to town in October and November. Check out the list below, along with the video for Murs’ Better Than the Best.

October
4 – Clutch & The Sword @ Stubb’s [Tickets]
8 – Presidents of the United States of America @ Stubb’s [Tickets]
9 – Jonezetta & Shiny Toy Guns @ The Parish [Tickets]
10 – Citizen Cope @ Hogg Auditorium [Tickets]
12 – The Roots & Gym Class Heroes @ The Backyard [Tickets]
13 – Ryan Adams @ Paramount Theatre [Tickets]
15 – Phantom Planet @ Emo’s [Tickets]
16 – Opeth & High on Fire …read more

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