Monthly Archive: October 2015

Shearwater

It seems like it was an eternity ago when I first heard that Shearwater were working on a new album, so it’s nice to finally get some details.  Danny Reisch (he cut their last couple...

Show Of The Week

Another week, another great FREE show at ABGB.  Get out there this Saturday!  Pop darlings Sweet Spirit, who just put out their very solid debut LP Cokomo, are set to headline the evening.  I really...

Magna Carda

I almost high-fived the whole neighborhood yesterday when I saw that Magna Carda had released a new single.  If you ask me, they’re one of the best acts in all of Austin, and I totally...

Chairlift

I had planned on doing a Laird’s Library mix today, but instead I’m just delivering the new Chairlift single (mp3 and video await you below).  I’ve been a fan of the band for a long...

Martin Crane

Well look at that, Martin Crane is still out there alive and kicking.  Once upon a time, Crane and his compatriots in Brazos were one of my favorite Austin acts.  Then Crane left town, put...

Movie Breakdown: Crimson Peak (Noah)

The Impression: Guillermo del Toro’s next film could be a 20 minute short featuring him shirtless, eating chips and watching a table tennis tournament and I’d pay money to see it. Or he could realize...

Movie Breakdown: Goosebumps

The Impression: I love Jack Black, but over the last few years he’s been in more cringe-worthy films than anything else.  Can’t say that has me excited for the big screen version of R.L. Stine’s...

Movie Breakdown: Bridge Of Spies

The Impression: Bridge of Spies features Steven Spielberg directing Tom Hanks.  Their previous collaborations include a trio of gems – Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can and The Terminal.  Oh, and also, Joel...

Show Of The Week

There’s plenty of shows worth paying to get into this week (see below for that list), but there’s no real reason to get all caught up in that when you can see local wonders Bop...