Yesterday, The Boxing Lesson drummer Jake Mitchell began serving a 60 month sentence in federal prison for his role in a marijuana growing operation. If you think 60 months seems like a long time for growing pot, you’re right.
Federal officials labeled Mitchell a Narco-terrorist which brought stricter sentencing guidelines and denied spousal privilege to his […]
Instrumental rock has long been the red-headed stepchild of the music industry. Instrumental anything is often relegated to background music, but Explosions in the Sky, The Calm Blue Sea and their local brethren have elevated the visability of the genre and are exploring new boundaries to bring mainstream attention to music that was once an […]
Well, we’re back from Labor Day, UT is officially back in the house and things are picking up in local music. The Toadies will be performing for three nights at Stubb’s. Girl in A Coma and Mudhoney are playing Emo’s as part of their 16th Anniversary week. As if that wasn’t enough The Lemurs are […]
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University of Texas students have long been the life-blood of the Austin music scene. It’s no surprise then, that the return of the students (classes begin this week) has brought the best in local talent to the stage. Everything from psych/space rock to hardcore punk to electro, rockabilly, punk-hop, swampgrass, and new wave is on […]
It’s no secret that The Boxing Lesson is one of Austin’s local rising stars. Their album Wild Streaks & Windy Days has been warmly received by local critics and fans alike. I even featured their song Dark Side of the Moog on Feedback Vol 1.
You can win your own copy of Wild Streaks & Windy […]
Last week, the first edition of our new mixtape series Feedback was released. Feedback Vol. 1 features some of the best in Austin music today, so be sure to download your copy here.
We’ve even got an exclusive Full Service b-side called La Pieta that you can’t get anywhere else! The full track listing is below. […]
By now, I’m sure you’ve downloaded your copy of Austin Sound Check’s Feedback Vol 1. (hint, hint) The Boxing Lesson’s Dark Side of the Moog is the first track on Feedback, and for good reason.
This trio’s brand of modern psych rock is infectious. Ethereal, fuzzy guitars, pleading vocals and tasty electro elements all combine into […]
This week, Austin is a veritable cornucopia of good local music. It’s too hot to do anything during the day, so hit the clubs after dark when it’s nice and cool out.
Band of Heathens, She Craves and The Boxing Lesson are all playing this week. All three happen to be featured on Feedback Vol. 1, […]
I’m proud to present the first installment of Feedback, our new mixtape series. All twelve bands featured are homegrown Austinites and were hand-picked for quality and freshness. We’ve even got a previously unreleased song from Full Service called La Pieta.
Click here to download your free copy of Austin Sound Check’s Feedback Vol. 1. Full track […]
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