Austin Sound Check

101X Homegrown Live presents Built By Snow, Harlem and Hollywood Gossip, tonight at Creekside Lounge.
These three bands are some of the hottest indie acts in town right now and rightfully so. Built By Snow and Hollywood Gossip are both riding high after recent album releases and Harlem’s “mutant garage rock” has the hype machine in overdrive. Word of mouth is that Harlem has some tasty early Nirvana influences.
This blogger couldn’t be more excited by the Nirvana comparison, so I’ll be at Creekside Lounge tonight taking this show in. Doors are at 9pm and cover is a measly $5. See you …read more

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Now that all your family has left town, it’s time to prep for the real holiday, New Years Eve. There will be plenty of music that night, followed by Free Week courtesy of Transmission Entertainment.
Free Week is just as the name describes: a week of free shows on Red River. Some of the very best in local talent will be taking the stage and I’ve got the best of the best lined up for you below.
Tuesday 12/30
The Scabs @ Antone’s
Wednesday 12/31
The Black & White Years and Bob Schneider @ Antone’s
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears @ Stubb’s
The Boxing Lesson and …read more

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The calendar this week is strikingly void of big roadshows, but fear not! The music is always alive and well in Austin. Lots of talented locals are taking the stage this week and I’ve got a list of only the finest handpicked homegrown goodies.
Monday 12/15
Murdocks @ Trophy’s
A three piece power pop act that packs a punch. BYOBottle to Trophy’s. They’ll sell you setups (and beer & wine) while you rock out to The Murdocks.
Dan Dyer @ Momo’s
I wasn’t going to recommend Dan Dyer again this week, but I’m calling out my friend Lee from I Love Beer. No excuses to …read more

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Local indie pop rockers Hollywood Gossip released their new EP You’re So Quiet last week at Club Deville. The band was nice enough to send along a couple free MP3s for your listening pleasure.
Bicycle and Something’s Happening are my favorites from the new EP thus far. Both are catchy up-beat, pop songs with infectious melodies and impressive harmonies. Something’s Happening is definitely worth a listen, as the band wrote it as an ode to Austin. Which, as we all know, is the greatest city for live music in the entire world. Yes, I said it.
For more information on Hollywood Gossip, …read more

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Austin instrumental art-rockers Bee vs. Moth kick off a brief Midwest tour tomorrow night at Emo’s. La Snacks, Hollywood Gossip and We Were Werewolves provide support.
Bee vs. Moth’s eclectic sound can be attributed to diverse instrumentation and a willingness to explore genres outside the mainstream. Still firmly rooted in the familiar, Bee vs. Moth is different but manage to acquaint themselves with their audience.
Tomorrow night’s show at Emo’s kicks off at 10pm sharp. Full Bee vs. Moth tour intinerary is below.
For more information: Bee vs. Moth // Emo’s

Thursday, August 14: Emo’s, Austin, TX
Friday, August 15: Hailey’s, Denton, TX
Saturday, August 16: …read more

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