Wednesday, August 17, 2011 I grew up by Canada and for the first 18 years of my life I got to "enjoy" a shitload of snow. Now, I live in Texas and for the first time I'm really longing for those winter days of my youth. The heat this summer has been killer and I've been staying in to watch Netflix instead of getting my ass to Red River for some live music. I've had enough of the couch, though, so this Thursday I'm heading to Emo's to see Followed By Static and John [...]
Austinites Followed By Static are getting set to release a 12" split with John Wesley Coleman via Way Out There Records . They say it's a mix of campfire sing-a-longs and good time beach party music, but I say who has to choose? I mean, they allow campfires on some beaches right? =w=
Austin Sound recently delivered their yearly Austin music compilation. Sound Advice Vol. IV features songs from 19 bands they think you need to know in Austin right now, and will be hearing more from in the future. Each song is available for individual download, or you can simply download the whole compilation at once. They've got tunes from A Giant Dog , Followed By Static , Woven Bones , TV Torso , Ola Podrida , and many more. Being the super knowledgeable resource on Austin music that they are, there is also a [...]
Followed By Static are about to release a new single 'Lullaby' in the UK through Rough Trade Records. The Austin, Texas boys create fuzzed up noise version of Girls-esque songs, without some of the prettiness. This band are more raw. Check out the b-side to the single below. The a-side is a better listen too... but you should buy it to listen to that. It's well worth £1.58. It's out now and available on iTunes. Link is below for your clicking ability. The band are slso doing a few dates around Austin. Dates are on the Myspace... [...]
Here are our picks for live music in Austin this week, along with a few tunes to get you in the mood. Use the links to get more information about everything. Tonight: The Strange Attractors, Followed by Static at Mohawk Followed by Static - "AADC" Thursday: B Real [...]
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Subservient Experiment
The Gumshoe Grove
Covert Curiosity
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