Austin Sound Check

It’s t-minus three weeks to the big election and we’re bringing music and politics together this week. Kick the week off tonight with Spoon and Gary Clark Jr. at The Parish, playing a Texas Democratic Party Fundraiser. Then on Saturday, Portugal The Man plays Emo’s. I interviewed lead singer John Gourley last week and I’ll be bringing you more on the Wasilla, AK native’s thought on none other than VP Candidate Gov. Sarah Palin.
There’s also a few shows this week featuring ACL 2008 alum, like The Steps and Dan Dyer on Wednesday and Scott Biram on Thursday. Full recommendations below …read more

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We’re still giving away a pair of tickets to see Devin The Dude at The Parish on Friday, August 1. Comment on the original blog here to enter for your chance to win.
The giveaway will close on Wednesday, July 30th at midnight. The winner will be chosen and notified on Thursday, July 31st. Happy commenting and good luck!

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We still have two ticket giveaways open. All you have to do is comment on the original blogs for your chance to win.
You can win two tickets to Sarah Bettens‘ (ex-K’s Choice) at Momo’s on Friday, July 25 by commenting here. If rap is more your style, comment here to win a pair of tickets to Devin The Dude’s August 1st performance at the Parish.
Happy commenting and good luck!
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“Rap’s best kept secret”, Devin The Dude will be playing The Parish on August 1st, along with a host of other artists. Because we don’t believe in keeping good music a secret, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show.
Devin The Dude is a Houston-based rapper with a long career that has included collaborations with Andre 3000 (Outkast), Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, UGK and The Roots. His latest album, Smoke Sessions Vol. 1, was released back in April and is on store shelves and iTunes now.
There will be lots of local hip-hop on the menu on August …read more

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Mainstream hip hop has long been focused on the latest beef between rappers; often using violent and misogynistic lyrics. Indie hip hop has taken a progressive turn, often focusing on socially conscious issues or using comedic style to convey a message.
MC trio DAM and rapper Devin the Dude showcase each side of the progressive rap movement, taking very different paths in order to bring a fresh sound to modern hip hop.
DAM is a group of Palestinian Israeli MCs who rap primarily in Arabic with a little English and Hebrew thrown in for good measure. DAM raps about the on-going Palestinian …read more

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There’s a little something for everyone in my recommendations this week. DAM and Devin the Dude are bringing the hip-hop, The Breeders, Wilco and Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin represent for indie rock, and last but certainly not least, Pong and Haunting Oboe Music provide local flavor. It’s a sonic buffet, y’all. Grab a plate. Full recommendations below…
Monday 5/5

The Breeders @ Emo’s

Tuesday 5/6

Invincible Czars @ Room 710

Wednesday 5/7

Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin & Loxsly @ Mohawk

Thursday 5/8

DAM, Mohammed Al-Farra, South Bound & More @ Scoot Inn

Friday 5/9

Pong @ The Parish
Missy Higgins …read more

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