Austin Sound Check

When Shane Lawlor (formerly of the IV Thieves) arrived in Austin, he teamed up with three tried and true Texans and Electric Touch was born. The band has strong ties to Texas, including a few Houston natives (everyone has relocated to Austin). They even share a label (Justice Records) with Carolyn Wonderland.
Electric Touch has already played SXSW, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and V Festival and are scheduled for ACL and Monolith. As if that list alone wasn’t impressive enough, they’re currently on tour with The Fratellis and just released their self-titled debut album.
The Brit-rock quartet is reminiscent of The Killers, …read more

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Austin transplants Electric Touch have seemingly come out of nowhere with a host of exciting developments. Their self-titled debut album is set for release on August 26th via Houston-based Justice Records. Touring in support of the album includes slots at Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits Festival as well as a run of dates opening for The Fratellis.
Electric Touch is offering two singles for free download. Click to download Who Put The Fire Out and Love In Our Hearts.
More Info on Electric Touch: Website // MySpace
Full tour schedule and video for Love In Our Hearts below for your viewing …read more

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Recently reunited Toadies are set to hit the road again this summer, including a date at Stubb’s. Ticket’s for the show went on sale June 6 and are surprisingly not sold out yet. Toadies announced an extended touring schedule today, including Lollapalooza and Dia De Los Toadies, which will also feature Austinites Lions.
Tickets to their September 3 show at Stubb’s can be purchased on the Stubb’s website and are going for $25. Full tour itinerary is below along with live video from the Toadies show at Austin Music Hall in 2007.
June 2008
20 – San Antonio, TX – Sunset Station
21 – …read more

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