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Song of the DayVictory: “Play It”One of the perks of being a musician is, if you’re so inclined, you can pick your very own nom de rock. There was a time when Elvis Costello, Elton John and Joe Strummer were Decl…... |
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Austin Music MinuteClash the TruthDespite the detailed decision-making within the recording process of Brooklyn band Beach Fossils' 2012 full-length Clash the Truth, the basic formula was simple: Record the drums and bass live, in the same room, and get Ben Greenberg of The Men to produce the album. ... |
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Mount Moriah: “Bright Light”
Photo courtesy of Andrew Synowiez
For a band that started out as a side project, Mount Moriah sounds completely natural in the spotlight. A few years back, singer/guitarist…...
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Rosie Flores: “Little But I’m Loud”
She's the first lady of Texas rockabilly, and remains one of the state's finest six-string slingers....
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Wood & Wire: “Mexico”
You do enough forensic work, and you'll discover that American popular music, from Delta blues to death metal, comes down to one unifying force: the sound of a piece of wire strung on a block of wood. That's it. Everything else is just bells and whistles. A local bluegrass group realized this, and...
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This Week in Texas Music History
Jesse Ashlock
This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll resin up the bow with one of Western swing’s jazziest fiddlers.
Jesse Ashlock was born on February 22, 1915, in Walker County, Texas. As a teenager, Ashlock attended dances at Fort Worth’s Crystal Springs Dance Pavilion, where he saw Western swing...
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Walker Lukens: “Dear Someone”
There's plenty of breathing room on "Dear Someone," something everybody needs on those days when you're ready to get away from it all. ...
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A Giant Dog: “Cleveland Steven”
It's a thick slice of punk, with just a soupçon of rock opera panache....
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Lost Bayou Ramblers: “Ma Generation”
Music certainly knows no boundaries. Texas Music Matters recently explored the connections between Texas and Louisiana sounds; even with natural and political borders, bot…...
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El Tule: “Anthem”
For El Tule, making music is something of a family affair. In 2003, guitarist Bobby “Miklo” Baca moved to Austin and looked to put together a band. Interestingly en…...
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Austin Music Minute
The Adventures of Musical Transitions
Syracuse-based band Ra Ra Riot made their official debut in 2008 with the full-length The Rhumb Line, with a few tracks from the 2007 self-titled EP sneaking in for a second a…...
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Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playb...
You could say that Akina Adderley was, quite literally, born to play music. If you couldn’t tell by her last name, she comes from a pretty impressive musical lineage. He…...
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Residual Kid: “Friend”
It can be easy to underestimate Residual Kid. With a median age of thirteen, the Austin trio could be overlooked as an after-school diversion for teenagers, but that’s no…...
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Charles Bradley: “Strictly Reser...
The rags-to-riches story is one that’s often told in music’s history books, but Charles Bradley’s tale is especially potent. Born in Florida, Bradley g…...
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Austin Music Minute
From the Ashes, Something Brighter and...
Early success is an exciting thing for any band, but with it comes the added pressure of keeping the momentum going. The Rocketboys were facing that early on, juggling a hectic…...
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Austin Music Minute
Looking Forward, Inspired by the Past
The Blackwells really are a hidden treasure in this town. Originally from Asheville, NC, the quintet has mostly kept a low profile while playing gigs around town, but I’m…...
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