Austin Sound Check

This week’s show recommendations are absolutely packed from start to finish with good music. This is definitely one of the best week’s of music in Austin that I’ve seen since I started putting these recommendations together over a year ago.
There are equal amounts of good local shows and good roadshows, leaving some tough decisions to be made. Who are you going to see this week?
Tuesday 4/21
Spoon @ Scoot Inn
Harlem @ Mohawk
Wednesday 4/22
Wild Sweet Orange @ Stubb’s
Thursday 4/23
I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness, Ume and The Boxing Lesson @ Mohawk
Wine and Revolution and Car Stereo (Wars) @ Victory Grill
KVRX Benefit, …read more

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Last Friday, local hardcore legends Rubberhed reunited for the first time in at least three years. Some estimates say it’d been nearly five years since their last show, regardless of that, the gigantic crowd at Red Eyed Fly all seemed to be in agreement that it’d been far too long.
Rubberhed, along with Firekills (also freshly reunited), Driver F and Zlam Dunk played to a packed house  to benefit Christine Constante, the sister of Rubberhed’s DJ Shaw, who is battling cancer. If any readers would like to contribute to the cause, please email ana.wolken@b5media.com for further details.
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As always there is some excellent music to be had in Austin this week. Local highlights include long awaited reunion shows from Rubberhed and Nooner. In roadshow news, Blind Pilot returns to town after a very successful run at SXSW.
Full recommendations are below for your viewing pleasure. Be sure and leave a comment if you plan on attending any of these shows.
Monday, April 6
Shiny Toy Guns @ Antone’s
Pure electro rock, STG are perfect for when you just wanna dance and have a good time.
Pixies Hoot Night @ Mohawk
Since we probably won’t get an actual Pixies show anytime soon, enjoy a …read more

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It seems that the SXSW hangover is finally over, as some of Austin’s best locals are playing this week. The lone roadshow recommendation is SoCal dub rockers Slightly Stoopid who always electrify the crowd at Stubb’s. They’ve also played ACL numerous times, but as you’ll read later this week in my interview with drummer RyMo, Slightly Stoopid will not be returning to ACL this year.
Full recommendations are below for your perusal. Who are you planning to see in Austin this week?
Thursday, April 2nd
Tribella @ Mohawk
New Wave inspired Indie Pop from an all female trio whose sound is reminiscent of Liz …read more

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Austin-based website Double Stereo is throwing a weekend-long party during SXSW to celebrate their launch.  The lineup features some of Austin’s best and brightest including The Mother Truckers, Driver F and Zlam Dunk.
Double Stereo’s launch party runs from Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21 at Tiniest Bar in Texas (817 W. 5th St.) in downtown Austin. The full band line-up, complete with set times, is pictured above.
I’m particularly excited to see Zlam Dunk, who are one of Austin’s hottest up and coming bands. Live footage of ‘The Dunk’ is below for your previewing pleasure.
Nites21: Zlam Dunk from Ajay Miranda …read more

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This week’s recommendations are littered with everything from singer-songwriter acoustic to metal to retro garage pop and funk. Citizen Cope is the lone roadshow on the list, but there is (as always) a smorgasbord of local music to choose from.
If you check out any of these show, be sure to report back and let us know what you think.
Tuesday 2/10
Southpaw Jones and BettySoo @ Cactus Cafe
Both of these acts do the acoustic singer-songwriter genre proud. If you’re a fan, this one is a must see.
Wednesday 2/11
Dead Earth Politics @ Room 710
Local metal flavored with tasty influences like Black Sabbath, Clutch …read more

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After the one two punch of New Years and Free Week, things have returned to normal for Austin music. High quality local music and roadshows abound this week.
My local highlights this week include the Pop Americana stylings of Tiny Tin Hearts and INsite Night at Stubb’s featuring Driver F, Zlam Dunk, Spin Alley and Downsiid. Yo Majesty and Floetry spice things up at Mohawk for this week’s best roadshow. Full recommendations below for your inspection.
Monday 1/12
Tiny Tin Hearts @ Momo’s
A truly unique pop Americana experience you aren’t likely to find elsewhere.
Wednesday 1/14
Electric Touch and The Boxing Lesson @ Emo’s
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Now that all your family has left town, it’s time to prep for the real holiday, New Years Eve. There will be plenty of music that night, followed by Free Week courtesy of Transmission Entertainment.
Free Week is just as the name describes: a week of free shows on Red River. Some of the very best in local talent will be taking the stage and I’ve got the best of the best lined up for you below.
Tuesday 12/30
The Scabs @ Antone’s
Wednesday 12/31
The Black & White Years and Bob Schneider @ Antone’s
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears @ Stubb’s
The Boxing Lesson and …read more

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This Saturday at Dirty Dog on 6th St., four of the finest bands from Texas will take the stage for a night that ranges from electro hip-hop, to urban rock, dance punk and punkhop. It’s a genre-bending show that you don’t want to miss. INsite Magazine is sponsoring the night, and coincidentally, I also wrote a piece on Zlam Dunk for the November issue.
Starting things off are Austinites Gobi, who fold elements of hip-hop into their two man electro show. They’ve been compared to Ghostland Observatory and rightfully so. Keep an eye out for their high-tech t-shirts that move along …read more

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