Austin Sound Check

This week’s list of recommended shows is metal heavy, ranging from the melodic metal styling of Amanda Lepre, to the face-melting thrash of Iron Age and the rock infused Dixie Witch and Superheavygoatass. We also have some great touring roadshows coming through this week in Wilco and ZZ Top.
My pick of the week goes to The Story Of, who are playing a 101X Homegrown Live showcase at Emo’s on Wednesday. The show is only $1 to get in. That’s a hell of a deal to see The Story Of, who are Austin’s next big thing, in my humble opinion.
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Stream The Black Angel’s new album Directions to See A Ghost on Imeem.
RCRD LBL is also offering a free download of Doves, the first single from Directions to See A Ghost.
Download the Ted Leo (as in The Pharmacists) remix of Spoon’s Don’t You Evah.
Wilco announced upcoming tour dates, including a two-night stand at Stubb’s on May 11 & 12.
Pitchfork has a great review (with pics!) of last night’s Okkervil River show with the New Pornographers at 9:30 Club in Washington D.C.
Dilated Peoples announced dates for their Fresh Rhymes Tour, coming to Emo’s on June 9.

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