Austin Sound Check

Austin twee pop band Pompeii appeared on the JB & Sandy Morning Show during SXSW to perform their song Rabbit Ears. Providing a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a live radio broadcast, two members of Pompeii represented the band in-studio for the acoustic performance.
Before they began playing, vocalist Dean Stafford and guitarist Erik Johnson answered some questions, including what it’s like to be a local musician during SXSW. (Hint: our city literally seems to explode).
Overall, I have to say I like Rabbit Ears. It’s a perfect relaxing song for those days when you just want to sit back and …read more

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The music in Austin is always good, generally speaking. But every now and again there are times when the good music is lined-up night after night and I’d like to get on my knees and thank the music gods for the gift that is this fabulous music scene.
This is one of those weeks.
Tuesday 2/17
…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead @ Waterloo Records (5pm, free instore)
You’ll be at Waterloo picking up Trail of Dead’s new album anyway, so why not check them out a free in-store performance? Get there early as it will fill up quickly.
Tribella @ …read more

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This week is a veritable mixed bag of awesome local music for you to consume. It all starts off on Wednesday with American Graveyard, through Harlem on Thursday and a weekend filled with metal and ‘quiet’ rock alike.
Full recommendations are below for your perusal. If you happen to check out any of these shows, be sure to stop back by Austin Sound Check and let us know what you think.
Wednesday 1/28
American Graveyard @ Antone’s
Think Johnny Cash meets the Sex Pistols. Raw, gritty and good.
Thursday 1/29
Tapes n Tapes and Harlem @ The Parish
Indie rock with pop sensibility, Tapes n Tapes is …read more

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After spending the Thanksgiving holiday visiting family in St. Louis, I have to say I’ve got a greater appreciation for Austin music. The only decent shows in St. Louis over the weekend were Cowboy Mouth and a Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band. Both of which I could see in Austin just about any given weekend.
One read through the recommendations below will leave you appreciating Austin’s diverse music scene as much as I do. Everything from electro and punk to hip-hop, metal and classic rock will be jamming in Austin this week, so go see a show or two. If you …read more

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Austin quiet-rockers Pompeii provided the opening track for a new Eyeball Records compilation, Eyeball Awareness Vol. 3.  Pompeii’s song Rabbit Ears is featured on the compilation, which is available for free download on Eyeball Records website.
This compilation is the third installment in a four part series put together by Eyeball Records to “raise awareness of serious issues affecting our community” and “outline how fans can get involved to help make a difference.
For more information and to download your copy of Eyeball Awareness Vol. 3, visit the Eyeball Records website.
Tracklisting
01. Pompeii – “Rabbit Ears”
02. The Stiletto Formal – “We Are All …read more

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