Recent blog posts about Texas from music blog aggregator, Elbo.ws http://elbo.ws/artist/texas/ 2012-02-14T12:29:28+01:00 text/html 2012-02-13T18:56:26+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4057892/introducing-drowner/
Tweet I've got to be honest, when I'm working through the inbox, one of the first things I like to check out is what bands influence the ones that contact us. Being an '80s kid into early indie/goth, bands like The Jesus And Mary Chain , The Cure and My Bloody Valentine tend to stoke my fire. Drowner were onto a good start from the off then, quoting two of those bands (The Cure and My [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-13T17:30:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4057668/stream-white-denim-street-joy-live-at-the-ghost/
Tweet vaso link With the Grammys generally celebrating the worst that the music industry has to offer last night, I found solace in White Denim. I went back and listened to Last Day of Summer and Fits , and dabbled in some Exposion as well. And then I ran across this live version of "Street Joy" (from their 2011 album D ) on the band's Soundcloud page. I've been dying to see White Denim [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-11T18:06:35+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4054224/music-submission-mi-paradise/
This morning I checked our drop box to look through our daily load of submissions and I found an email from an Austin,Tx artist named M.i who, for the past week has been on my radar after seeing some of his music on our friend Ashley Outrageous' blog. As fate should have it M.i. hit us up to post his newest video from his Mixtape "The Coldplay Sessions" and I am really happy he did cause this dudes music is really on point. S/O to M.i keep doing your thing I hope some A&R's catch wind of your talent dude.]]> text/html 2012-02-10T23:47:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4052711/album-schadillac-fire-water/
Ever since going over his material for the first time, it's been in rotation and even better so, ready to slap this in the ride.. every single piece of material "Schadillac" creates is just pure heat...There is a certain type of sound this Texas composer ignites and sparks up and moment for a full flavored audible setting.. Will be throwing up the rest of what material has been molded...Keep us locked here on WIB as "Schadillac" will be droppin' a new ep very soon here.. Don't succumb to slumber, don't hesitate to listen, just slap this properly and carry on [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-08T01:20:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4044541/the-jesus-and-mary-chain-se-rene-de-nuevo/
Los integrantes de The Jesus and Mary Chain hicieron una especie de regreso en el 2007, cuando fueron anunciados para presentarse en la edicin de Coachella Music Festival de ese ao. Pero a partir de ah, los hermanos Jim y William Reid, junto con el resto de los integrantes de la banda, solo se han presentado de forma espordica. Aunque en el 2008 lanzaron un box set de rarezas, no ha surgido material nuevo. Puede ser que pronto las cosas cambien, despus del anuncio de su prxima reunin para presentarse en un festival de msica. Se [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-07T23:41:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4044420/audio-boom-baptist-toucan-wing-dilla-tribute/
The Texas Composer Boom Baptist comes droppin' a heated donut of a gem.. This song will be featured on the upcoming "Do the Dilla" compilation, released for free by Feelin' Music. The comp features such artists as Chief, Dibia$e, Elaquent, Ta-Ku, and Melodiesinfonie. It is a tribute to the life of James "Dilla" Yancey. WIB REST BEATS James "Dilla" Yancey!! Boom Baptist: Twitter 602Diggler Tags: 2012 , 602Diggler , boom , boom baptist , compilation [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-03T17:46:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4035230/freeness-mumblz-medina-die-cast-level/
Originally slated for release in 2010, Die Cast Level was put on hold indefinitley after all recording equipment, computers and hard drive was stolen in a burglary of mumblz medina's home/studio. Although most tracks are present, all mastered versions where taken, leaving decent material but incomplete mix downs. After being nudged by friends, mumblz has compiled the salvaged tracks to release the long awaited but although incomplete... Die Cast Level. Enjoy...! SHOUT OUT TO THE HOMIE AT URBAN SUFI MUSIC FOR THE HEADS UP!!.. MUCH DAP!!! DOWNLOAD "Die Cast [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-03T04:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4033221/this-will-destroy-you-black-dunes/
"Black Dunes" by This Will Destroy You is a song entirely dark and ghostly. Beginning with subtle sounds, this post-rock meets shoegaze band out of Texas does a great job creating a haunting melody, and their new video for "Black Dunes" capitalizes on their ability to create an eerie song. Malcolm Elijah overlaps black and white footage with surreal results. A typical song is about three and a half minutes long. It takes that amount of time for "Black Dunes" to build to that ever-so-known [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-01T18:37:49+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4030103/ringo-starr-interview-beatles-legend-almost-moved-to-texas-at/
Filed under: News , New Music , Exclusive , Q + A Rob Shanahan Even when Ringo Starr is in a rush, he's still as happy as anyone can be. On Tuesday afternoon, Spinner caught up with the Beatles legend during a break in rehearsals for ' The Late Late Show ' to chat about his new album, 'Ringo 2012,' which is out now via Universal. Full of laughter and [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-01T14:20:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4029456/bossa-nova-watusi-twisting/
mp3: Freddy King - The Bossa Nova Watusi Twist Released on the Federal label in 1963 by Texas via Chicago 6-string maestro, Freddy King (aka Freddie King), The Bossa Nova Watusi Twist is far better than its name implies. Rather than just a weak attempt to cash in on several of the popular dance crazes around at the time, King's offering is a superbly smooth original R&B guitar groove.]]> text/html 2012-01-31T17:55:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4027269/wolfgang-gartner-there-and-back/
There's really not that many electro artists that can really go without vocals and pull it off. Tracks tend to get boring and monotonous without at least a little vocal sampling thrown in. That said, Wolfgang Gartner is of the select few who can go do just fine without it. In his latest beast, "There And Back" gets us fist pumping more & more throughout its six minutes of glory. I do have to admit that it goes a little long for my idle worship, but bring me to the club and I'll want this [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-27T18:38:11+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4019045/turn-yourself-around/
Bobby Patterson T.C.B. or T.Y.A. Jetstar - 114 MP3 File Makes me want to stand up and say Yeah!!]]> text/html 2012-01-27T13:30:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4018404/american-idol-kristine-osorio-and-ramiro-garcia-make-texas-proud/
If you thought American Idol was aiming to be softer and gentler this season with less emphasis on, shall we say, quirky hopefuls during the auditions for the judges to use as punching bags then the show finally got back on track this week. We had a taste of the crazy with Magic Cyclops in Aspen . But Houston, Texas brought out Alejandro Gonzales, a 26-year-old hellbent on causing a revolution, and Phong Vu, who was hoping his spirit would make the judges "shock and wow and woooooooooo! " These oddballs managed [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-27T13:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4018460/video-rangers-zombies-day/
[video by Benjamin Shearn . Rangers' Pan Am Stories is out now on Not Not Fun ]]]> text/html 2012-01-22T13:36:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4005462/lp-troller-troller-2011-sr/
Every year there are a couple of albums that i think how the f*ck did i miss that last year ? The first one this year is Troller, a dark synth-wave duo from Austin TX where is also from another band that fits this sound Sleep 8 Over. There is not a lot of info about the band or the release but i can assure you that you're into the dark synth music you will go wild with this one, there are a few instrumental tracks but all the others are sweet sweet sweet ... Troller S/T is highly recommended [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-21T14:18:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4004605/the-pale-lines-a-thousand-miles/
The band you're listening today has jus arrived. Stream more music by them at Bandcamp. The Pale Lines, derived from the bleak infrastructure of band mate Jenn Ziemba's upbringing, reflects the current state of affairs in our socio-economic environment. Described as Dark Pop, the Pale Lines have quickly gained a reputation around Austin, Tx as an unpredictable band, to say the least. Despite the melodic approach of the band, shows often end in decadent feedback and taunting of the crowd to rush the stage. [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-20T00:47:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4001004/sxsw-2012-showcasing-bands-list-revealed/
Official Website MySpace Facebook Twitter The lineup right HERE. More than a thousand were posted on SXSW's website 3 days ago. Mind you, this is only the names being listed. Set times and venues will go up around mid-February. Don't forget the day parties. Those too, announced around that time. New names added of which I approve their inclusions: Brendan Benson Burning Hotels Class Actress Danny [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-19T16:56:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4031472/on-repeat-join-us-now-by-mind-spiders/
Join Us Now Wait For Us Texas' Mind Spiders expand on the formula from last year's fantastic self-titled debut LP, and follow it up with a new LP (already!), Meltdown , from Dirtnap Records on February 21. [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-19T15:20:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3999697/the-oh-hellos-hello-my-old-heart/
Songs like this with that singer/songwriter vibe remind me of the days when this was the type of music I listen to exclusively. Finding songs before they were on Grey's Anatomy or some WB show was kind of my specialty back in the day. While my musical leanings have grown and changed drastically, songs like this one still make my heart flutter and bring me back to the times when I consumed sweet and simple lyrics and acoustic guitars for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. <p><a href=" http://theohhellos.com/track/h ello-my-old-heart-2">He llo My Old Heart by [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-18T17:32:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3997329/radio-galaxy-feel-trip/
<!-- --> Click here for download Sounds like: Sa-Ra, Knxwledge, Thundercat Song: Radio Galaxy - Time Travel [download here ] What's so good? I am only one man and can't always lend my ears to all the good music being created. Thankfully, I have some friends with decent taste in music, and [...]]]>