Even though tomorrow is a holiday for just about everyone, don’t party too hard. Exit Fest is this Saturday (7/5) at Waterloo Park.
Some of the best regional and local acts are playing, including The Black & White Years. The Austin-based four-piece were discovered by Talking Heads keyboardist/guitarist Jerry Harrison during SXSW 2007. Harrison was […]
This week in Austin promises to be a fun one. Since the 4th of July falls on a Friday, there’s plenty of shows for your Thursday night enjoyment. Andrew WK, The Dollyrots and Dethklok are all touring through town this weekend. It’s definitely a good week to be fan of music in Austin. As an […]
Driver F’s new album Chase the White Whale is ten tracks of pure alt-pop goodness. What will ultimately win you over is the pleading, love-stricken vocals that are reminiscent of Jimmy Eat World. But vocals is where the JEW comparison begins and ends, as Driver F very effectively incorporates a horn section (trumpet & trombone) […]
This week, I’ve got a good free show for you. IHeartComix is bringing Franki Chan & Co to Beauty Bar. RSVP information is also below. My local pick of the week has to be the Full Service / Muchos Backflips show at Flamingo Cantina on Saturday. It’s no secret I love Full Service. Combine […]
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 […]
July 5th at Waterloo Park, Exit Music Group presents the first annual Exit Fest (aka Born on the 5th of July Fest). Featuring a lineup of great local talent, confirmed acts include Patrice Pike, Cruiserweight, The Boxing Lesson, Skyblue72, and Black & White Years.
Skyblue72 is a relatively unknown band, but watch for big things from […]
Dynamite Boy was one of Austin’s top bands when they broke up in 2005. Signed to Fearless Records, they called it quits after a decade of making fun pop-punk together. Their cover of AC/DC’s TNT is one of my favorite covers to this day, rivaled closely by Dynamite Boy’s rendition of I Want it That […]
Here is this week’s installment of recommended shows in Austin. The (obvious!) highlight is the Dynamite Boy reunion show at Emo’s on Saturday night. I’ll have a full preview piece for you later this week.
Tuesday 4/22
VHS or Beta @ The Parish
Invincible Czars @ Room 710
Thursday 4/24
Filter @ Stubb’s
Chili Cold Blood @ Continental Club
Scary Mondelos @ […]
Cruiserweight is set to release an EP on June 17th in anticipation of their upcoming full length release, Big Bold Letters. The EP will only be available on iTunes and will feature two tracks from the album as well as an exclusive cover of Tom Petty’s American Girl. Also included is a video for […]
By the time Friday night during SXSW week rolls around, the crowds really start to show their wear and tear. This is the third full day of music, drinking and mayhem for some. Fear not, brave music fans, as Austin bands will be out in full force to re-energize you quicker than a can of […]
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