I
forgot to mention that the other night I attended
another TXRD bout. It was a pretty tough match
that saw the Hollyrollers and the Cherry Bombs beat
each other up while constantly battling for points.
The Hollyrollers pulled out a win in the end, but I
have to say that it may have only been because the
Cherry Bombs were getting injured left and right
Crazy. If you're in Austin and have never been
to a bout then you really need to go. It has
honestly become one of my favorite sports.
Here's an EP in honor of the Cherry Bomb's Kate Or
Die and the arm that she broke Sunday night.
Enjoy.
:Brendan
Canning - Hit The Wall:
You would think that I would know who this guy is since he
is a founding member of Broken Social Scene and has
contributed in acts like hHead, By Divine Right and Valley
Of The Giants, but I have to admit that until I read the
press release I had no idea. I mean, who would have
thought that BSS would still be helping members rock solo
efforts? They're like an army. Anyhow, this is
good indie rock that's deserving of your attention.
Something For All Of Us will be out on July 22 via Arts
& Crafts.
:Soltero
- Out At The Wall:
It has taken me a nice chunk of time to appreciate this, but
since I've come around it has become a song that I seek out
in my playlist on a regular basis. I think it's
something that very much requires a sizeable part of your
attention and a good pair of headphones, so be sure to take
that into account when you give it and its intimate
presentation a listen. You're No Dream will be
out in a couple of weeks.
:Fear
Of Music - Ropes Out Of Sheets:
With a press release that mentions the rebirth of rock n'
roll and a sound that features various elements from the
Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, Placebo, Manic Street Preachers,
Jeff Buckley and the Pixies, it's clear that this band has
no idea how to describe their sound. Fortunately, I
do. It's big, varied and good. Now turn it up!
Actor/Actress will hit store shelves in August.
:Biography
Of Ferns - John The Barber:
If you've been looking for some quality mid-90s indie rock-esque
type of music to make your week better then look no further
than this Seattle-based trio who call Tellous Records home.
This song was actually used way back in 2004 on a Kill Rock
Stars compilation and then again on the band's album,
Pastel Gothic, which is out now. So, it's old and
new. Or something. Just listen to it.
:The
Radio Dept - Freddie And The Trojan Horse:
Here is an act that will surely be putting out another
stellar album via Labrador Records. That label always
seem to have some of the most interesting Swedish artists,
and this moody number about the "untruthfulness of the
Swedish right-wing government" does nothing but prove that.
It's hard to not call this a must-listen. Clinging
To A Scheme will be out in September.
- John Laird -
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