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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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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This week in Austin promises to be a fun one. Since the 4th of July falls on a Friday, there’s plenty of shows for your Thursday night enjoyment. Andrew WK, The Dollyrots and Dethklok are all touring through town this weekend. It’s definitely a good week to be fan of music in Austin. As an […]
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This Saturday at Guero’s The Loyalty Firm presents First Day of Summer Festival. The show is 100% free and just happens to be at one of the best upscale taco joints in Austin. Be sure and get there early and see Built by Snow and then stick around for The Boxing Lesson. Full lineup and […]
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There’s a little something for everyone this week, but be sure to check out our Aimee Mann / David Ford ticket giveaway. It’s going to be a great show and one of you lucky readers (plus a guest!) will get to enjoy it free courtesy of Austin Sound Check.
I’m also pretty pumped about […]
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July 5th at Waterloo Park, Exit Music Group presents the first annual Exit Fest (aka Born on the 5th of July Fest). Featuring a lineup of great local talent, confirmed acts include Patrice Pike, Cruiserweight, The Boxing Lesson, Skyblue72, and Black & White Years.
Skyblue72 is a relatively unknown band, but watch for big things from […]
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