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Ola Podrida Plays Tonight at the Mohaw...
These are whirlwind times for local band Ola Podrida. Band founder and songwriter David Wingo has been working on a number of film soundtracks, including a collaboration with
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Eagle Claw Plays Saturday Night at Hol...
As your humble Austin Music Minute maven, I try to bring a little variety into the mix. It's not easy. I have a lot of ground to cover, and I haven't done nearly enough.
However, being an El Paso native greatly influenced by a steady slew of heavy metal back in the day, I'm sure...
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Holiday HAAM Jam Album Release and Ben...
Pardon my enthusiasm, but here's reason one-thousand, four hundred and seventy-five why Austin is so great: We have our house parties, our aftershows, and our jams. The local music peeps know exactly what I'm raving about. At any given time, at practically any location, musicians will...
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Clyde & Clem’s Whiskey Busi...
The gleeful irreverence of Clyde and Clem's Whiskey Business sort of smacks you in the face like a random wet towel. That's the main ingredient of the rag-tag magic that happens whenever they play. If you're expecting the usual...
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Black Books Plays Friday Night at the ...
I'm a fan of local quintet Black Books' mesmerizing style, which they've aptly described as "Southern dream pop." And they do weave expansive, shoegazey psych-pop waves, providing the perfect soundtrack for the vibe you get as you...
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Of Montreal Plays Tonight at the Mohaw...
Of Montreal’s eleventh album Paralytic Stalks was released back in February this year, and at first, I was sideswiped by its chaotic nature - not a bad thing at all, just something that left me reeling. They...
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The Couch Album Release Show Saturday ...
It's been one adventurous journey for The Couch since they formed in 2007. Back in the day, it was mostly about playing house parties in San Marcos, but that definitely got the ball rolling. Frontman and songwriter Taylor...
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Kinky Plays Tonight at Stubb’s I...
One of the best things about Sueño de la Maquina by Kinky is how it leaps all over the map in terms of styles. The five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico brings it all together well, from funky dance grooves to...
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These Mad Dogs of Glory Play Tonight a...
I'm certain it struck me after my first listen to Sweet Appalachia by These Mad Dogs of Glory. It usually happens when I become attached to a particular song. I took my copy of the EP with me on a...
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Bloc Party Plays Wednesday Night at Em...
There were moments when it seemed as though Bloc Party wouldn't quite be a band again - sort of. During their hiatus, starting around 2009, the band members ' side projects were high profile and pretty solid, namely frontman
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Mice and Rifles EP Release Show Saturd...
I have distinct memories of bringing in my copy of Mice and Rifles' 2006 EP All Kites Up to the station to play on late-night Friday air shifts (which the fabulous Audrey Morton hosts these days). It became quite clear that this was no ordinary indie-whatever band.
Their EP created quite a stir...
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The Mountain Goats Play Tonight at Emo...
The Mountain Goats have been recording and playing together since 1991, and thanks to their prolific frontman John Darnielle, they have an impressive fourteen albums to their credit. And throughout this time, fans have...
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Christy Hays & Her Sunday Best an...
It's an Austin Music Minute double treat today, featuring two of my local faves, Christy Hays and The Austin Steamers.
After building a solid...
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My Education Album Release Show Friday...
It's difficult to accurately write about one's impression of the live experience of My Education, but I'll attempt to do so by sharing my experience of their music at
