Austin Sound Check

Rock en Español is a genre that has grown to encompass many things, including strictly Spanish language bands along side bilingual bands who blend musical cultures. Los Angeles band Monte Negro is a prime example of the cross-over potential of bilingual bands who mix not only languages, but style and influences to produce a sound that is distinctly American and Latino.
Drawing from Columbian, Mexican and even Reggae influences, Monte Negro fuses modern alt. rock into their songs and people of all backgrounds have taken notice. After their 2007 release Cicatrix was released to rave reviews, the band was signed to …read more

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It’s Halloween week in Austin, which means all the best in local and regional talent make their way to the stage, in the mix with choice touring acts who know this is the best time of year to stop in Austin. Check out this week’s recommendations below for everything from psychobilly to pop punk to lounge, latin and hardcore rap.
Monday 10/27
Horrorpops @ Emo’s (outside)
Female-fronted psychobilly goodness. They’ve been at it since 1996 and never been better.
Tuesday 10/28
Hellogoodbye @ Emo’s (outside)
Indie pop for the text messaging masses. Check out their DVD entitled OMG HGB DVD ROTFL.
Wednesday 10/29
Dubb Sicks @ Flamingo Cantina
One …read more

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