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Show Of The Week

I know that getting out for a show in icy Austin seems ludicrous right now, but the weather is actually supposed to be much more tolerable by tomorrow.  So, I believe that means you have...

Royal Forest (Dan)

When I moved to Austin eight years ago, the first local band that caught my eye (ear?) was Loxsly. Their haunting track Lamprey Eels was a space pop gem that was burrowed into my brain...

Summer Swells (Jennifer)

Just in time for the summer season, Austin’s Summer Swells have released a new single titled The Herbalist (b/w Intentions).  The title track feels like a country dance hall meets beach party with its surf rock...

Deleted Scenes (Dan)

Did you get your taxes done on time? Perhaps you got an unexpected return and are looking for fun ways to spend your tax refund? Well then I have some suggestions for you. Yesterday the...

Stream This

From the depths of the SOTO inbox, I present to you your weekly serving of the latest and greatest album streams and videos.  Enjoy. FULL ALBUM STREAMS ALBUM OF THE WEEK ➡ Speedy Ortiz –...

2013 SOTO Staff Picks

It wouldn’t be fun if only I just rambled along about what I liked this year, so I reached out to my very diverse staff for their Top 5 Albums of 2013.  I think you’ll...

2013 Austin Essentials: Volume 1

A couple of weeks back I was thinking about my annual Top 50 Songs/Top 25 Albums lists (expect those to start on 12/2), and it dawned on me that I should do something separate specifically...

Royal Forest (Video Premiere)

The last time I saw Royal Forest play they started up their final song, got a minute a into it, and then promptly got cut off by the sound guy.  This is usually something that...