Marmalakes (Jennifer)
Since 2008 Marmalakes have been bringing their folk pop infused rock to the Austin music scene. They’ve released three EPs and a 7″ single, and now they have their sights set on recording and putting...
Author: Jennifer Leduc
Tele Novella (Jennifer)
Austin quartet Tele Novella have prepped their first 7″ single, Don’t Be A Stranger. Only 250 copies will be pressed; you can pre-order one through November 8 (email here). Each single comes with a zine...
Jonny 8 Track, Nic Armstrong (Jennifer)
Jonny 8 Track is the moniker used by British songwriter Jonny Aitken. He explains that he “writes songs about having a day job, for anyone who has ever had a day job.” I met Jonny eight...
Black Books, Yum (Jennifer)
Now that the temperatures have started to cool off, it’s time to curl up with some local releases. Local dream/psych pop quintet Black Books released their self titled debut album this week. You can purchase...
All Tamara’s Parties, Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta (Jennifer)
Since Austin City Limits Festival is taking place over two weekends this year, the festival alternatives continue as well. One event that I recommend is All Tamara’s Parties this Saturday at Cheer Up Charlie’s. This...
Foxing Quarterly, Art Disaster, Ditch The Fest Fest (Jennifer)
If you live in Austin, it’s hard to miss any coverage about the Austin City Limits Festival over the next two weeks. But if large, outdoor festivals just aren’t your thing or you simply can’t...
Friends Of Lizzy, Trumpeter Swan (Jennifer)
If you were seeing bands along Red River in Austin about a decade ago, then the name Friends Of Lizzy might ring familiar to you. Last year the band got together to record a new...
Books Died On, Cautiontape (Jennifer)
Books Died On is the solo project of Richard Kentopp, who has been involved with several bands over the past decade or so (ex-Belaire, ex-Brazos, Gender Infinity, Markov, etc). He is holding a CD release show for his latest EP, Cold And Hot,...
Simple Circuit, The Mole People (Jennifer)
Although my music taste leans towards guitar/power pop, every once in awhile I like to sink my teeth into some punk-infused garage rock. Recently, releases from two Austin bands have caught my ear. The first is Simple Circuit,...
Hardly Sound (Jennifer)
Hardly Sound is a documentary series highlighting Texas underground music. It’s not your typical music documentary, though. Christopher Kim and Randy Reynolds, who created the series, know the struggles that artists face in making their...
