We've always got to give love to Texas bands, especially those that dwell in the quirkier regions of pop music. Fishboy , primarily the project of Eric Michener, hails from Denton, TX, and his writing definitely has a story to tell. In fact, it's all one giant interwoven story, with song titles representing various characters who encounter one another or are somehow interconnected. It sounds sort of like the thing all English majors would love. The thing is, the newest release, Classic Creeps , which you can grab from the [...]
It's that time of year folks, the time when we THINK we know what's the best of the best. In a year where some old faces reemerged, and some new faces joined the scene, we had a hard time narrowing things down, but these are our favorite Ten Albums by Austin bands in the year 2010. If you think we're wrong, we're cool with you voicing your opinion, but be nice, these are just one group's opinions. 10. [...]
Date 11/11/10 Location Thunderbird Coffee Doors 7pm Tickets FREE! It's time again for another edition of the Hoot Night series at Thunderbird Coffee put on by Giant Steps Production . This fine evening 5 local bands will be covering the classic 1998 Pixies album Surfer Rosa . Providing their unique take on these bands you'll get Hollywood [...]
Date 11/11/10 Location Thunderbird Coffee Doors 7pm Tickets FREE! It's time again for another edition of the Hoot Night series at Thunderbird Coffee put on by Giant Steps Production . This fine evening 5 local bands will be covering the classic 1998 Pixies album Surfer Rosa . Providing their unique take on these bands you'll get Hollywood [...]
Heads up Austin, another Rumble is upon us. If you don't know exactly what that means, basically we (we as in Futuresounds , The Austinist , Covert Curiosity , Austin Town Hall , A.V. Club , and Waterloo Records ) get together once a month to put on a free show that puts the spotlight on emerging Austin talent. The August edition of the Rumble will take place at Beerland tomorrow night, featuring musical guests The Sour Notes , Hollywood Gossip , and Literature . The [...]
Date 8/11/10 Location Beerland Doors 8:30pm Tickets FREE So as a part of our new partnership with L.A. kids Future Sounds , we here at ATH are glad to announce the first of many shows we have planned with the music company. So Wednesday we'll be heading over to Beerland in Austin for a super awesome show being put on by us, [...]
Last week we brought you new of a new album from local popsters Hollywood Gossip , and we were fortunate enough to get an interview with the band's Tyler Womack and Justin Crowell. This should give you a bit more insight into the group, as well as ideas about their new album Dear as Diamonds . At the bottom of the interview, you can catch info on the band's CD Release this Saturday, June 19th. Follow the jump for more. [...]
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars When their EP, You're So Quiet , came out awhile back, you wouldn't have been off to declare Hollywood Gossip one of Austin's best twee bands. They sounded sunny with trademark jangling guitars cutting back and forth across the short collection. But, a year and a half later, they've matured on Dear as Diamonds , albeit in their very own style. It looks like Austinites can now rejoice, as we finally have a [...]
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars When their EP, You're So Quiet , came out awhile back, you wouldn't have been off to declare Hollywood Gossip one of Austin's best twee bands. They sounded sunny with trademark jangling guitars cutting back and forth across the short collection. But, a year and a half later, they've matured on Dear as Diamonds , albeit in their very own style. It looks like Austinites can now rejoice, as we finally have a [...]
What?! New tunes? And a new record?! We're really excited to bring you an update on one of Austin's greatest little indie darlings, Hollywood Gossip . Having been away from the scene for a short bit, the band are now returning with their debut full-length, Dear as Diamonds . Using clever lyrics and catchy hooks, the band has won over many fans in our city, continuing to churn out pop gem after pop gem. Their last EP, You're So Quiet , featured [...]
We've always been big fans of Austin band Hollywood Gossip so we were excited to see that they are playing a free show at Nomad Bar on Saturday night. If you aren't familiar with the bar, here's a little map to help you find your way to the show. Fellow locals Household Names and Harlovve will be kicking things off around 10pm. Should be a good one! Download: Hollywood Gossip - Bicycle [MP3]
One of our favorite new Austin bands, Built by Snow , will be playing as part of the 101x Homegrown Live series at the Creekside Lounge this Wednesday evening. The band will be joined by other ATH favorites Hollywood Gossip & Harlem . Tickets will be sold at the door for a mere $5 with things kicking off around 9/10pm. If you haven't seen this band yet, make it a point to do so. Download: Harlem - Beautiful & Very Smart [MP3]
ATH made it out to Club Deville on Saturday night to check out some of the best new emerging pop bands residing in our little city. Built by Snow stole the show of course (it was their Mega CD release party) but a few other acts represented the genre well. Follow the jump to read our review of each band performing during the evening's events. Shortly after 9 PM on Saturday night, Houston's McKenzies took to [...]
To celebrate the release of their debut LP Mega , Austin band Built by Snow are throwing a CD release party at Club Deville on Saturday night. The promising new Austin band will be joined by other local talent Hollywood Gossip , The Bubbles , & The Mackenzies . Tickets for the show are $8 but you can RSVP over at do512 to knock $3 off the cover charge . That should make all you alcoholics happy! Doors for the event open up at 8pm.
Austin Town Hall
Covert Curiosity
The Bee Gees – Tragedy (Equateur Remix)
Saint Motel
Knickers - My Baby's Just A Baby EP review
Sunday #98
