Today's Quick Mention: Dead Prez,
Wiretree, Tia Carrera, Ween, Quiet Company, The
Bandulus, Dead Confederate, Eastern Sea, Ume, The
Boxing Lesson, My Education. It's probably not
possible to see all of these bands around town this
weekend, but you should try. See
Showlist Austin
to map out your plan.
Let's bring this week to a close!
Enjoy.
:Coma
Cinema - Business As Usual:
Aside from impressing because it's just one guy (Mat Cothran)
behind this well crafted slab of indie rock, I really love
that this sounds like it's building towards something big.
So does it? I don't know, and there's no finding out
until he puts his album out at some point later this year on
the hilariously named Wonder Beard Tapes.
:Rose
Elinor Dougall - I Know We'll Never:
Every new track I hear from Rose leaves me torn. On
one hand I'm happy she's churning out such infectious pieces
of pop (like this gem), but on the other I'm bummed she
isn't sporting a polka dot dress in the Pipettes. Oh
well. Things could be worse, I suppose. Without
Why is the name of her anticipated debut, and it is due
out next Tuesday on Scarlett Music.
:Tony
Castles - Black Girls In Dresses:
This is kind of a weird song. In fact, I've repeatedly
gone back and forth on whether to share it, and I think it's
because at no point does it actually decide whether it wants
you to sit in your chair or get up and dance. It just
... slinks along. I dig it though. You probably
will too. No Service, which is the band's debut
EP, is set to be released on September 21 via Famous Class
Records.
:Small
Black - Photojournalist:
I've been super slow to come around on this song, but I
think it's because I really have to be in a particular mode
to fully appreciate/love the dancey, but thick electronic
arrangement that drives it. Here's hoping you're
feeling a bit less fickle. The band has what will
surely be an interesting full length that's due out October
26. It's titled New Chain.
:Celebration
- Open Your Heart:
If I made a list of bands that I listen to mainly because of
who's singing, I think this one would be near the top.
I just love the bluesy/soulful sounds that come out of
Katrina Ford's mouth. If you want more music you can
either download the Hello Paradise EP, which is
available for free right
here, or you can wait for their full
length to hit store shelves later this year.
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