Blog: The Bait Shop

Moonrise Kingdom

May 29, 12:49pm The Bait Shop

I'll be excited to see this movie when it makes its way to release in the Midwest next month. - Joel

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The Walkmen

May 25, 11:28am The Bait Shop

On Tuesday, The Walkmen release their latest album Heaven . I've been a fan of The Walkmen since I saw them play "Little House of Savages" on The O.C. And no I'm not ashamed to admit I watched The O.C. religiously in college. Check out a track from the new album below. It sounds like The Walkmen are taking a more laid back approach this time around. - Joel

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Nick Waterhouse

May 21, 12:06pm The Bait Shop

I had a conversation on Friday about the Take Away Shows from La Blogotheque. It's been awhile since I've seen what they recorded. Lo and behold, they had a performance by Nick Waterhouse filmed in Austin. Nick is a modern artist with a 50's sound. The sax steals the show in this performance. - Joel

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Photographer of the Day

May 20, 8:27pm The Bait Shop

© Abby Thomason My sister has been in Spain for the past week and has taken some wonderful photographs. Judging by the photos, she has done little more than listen to guitar players on the street. - Joel © Abby Thomason

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No Title

May 20, 7:51pm The Bait Shop

Beach House released their latest album, Bloom , last week. It's not quite as good as its predecessor, Teen Dream , in my opinion but is still enjoyable. The album-opener "Myth", which I posted awhile back, is still my favorite track. The highlight for me is the guitar solo which kicks in around 3:27. Take a listen. - Joel Beach House - "Myth" Source: Violent Success

• Beach House - Myth

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Artist:	Beach House
Title:	Myth
Link Text:	Beach House - "Myth"
File Name:	01-Myth.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Genre:	Indie Pop
Year:	2012

Andrew Cherry

May 19, 8:28pm The Bait Shop

© Andrew Cherry I've made a new friend here in Austin recently. Andrew Cherry is a ridiculously talented artist, illustrator, and designer, but it's not even what he wants to do full time. If only I could be that could at my hobbies. - Joel © Andrew Cherry

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The Tallest Man on Earth - "1904"

May 18, 5:11pm The Bait Shop

A lot of my favorite bands are dropping new albums in May and June. One such band is The Tallest Man on Earth , whose album There's No Leaving Now releases June 12. Check out a track from the album below. - Joel The Tallest Man on Earth - "1904" source: Consequence of Sound

• The Tallest Man On Earth - 1904

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Artist:	The Tallest Man On Earth
Title:	1904
Link Text:	The Tallest Man on Earth - "1904"
File Name:	1904.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

Jumpshot

May 18, 4:59pm The Bait Shop

My friend Jake recently completed a documentary on Kenny Sailors, the man who invented the jumpshot. Check out a teaser below. I've been excited to see the finished product since I first heard about the project. - Joel

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Birthdays

May 17, 10:00pm The Bait Shop

It's summer. School is over for three months, and I can think about blogging. Not that anyone reads this thing anyway. Ever wanted to know how common your birthday is? Check out the graphic below. - Joel

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No Title

Apr 24, 1:13pm The Bait Shop

My friend Jake shot this music video for his friends, the band JohnnySwim . Check it out below. If you like the sound, you can go here to download their debut EP for free. - Joel

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Beck - "I Only Have Eyes For You (Cover)"

Apr 19, 9:55pm The Bait Shop

It's finals season at the law school, which means most of my time is taken reviewing pages and pages of notes. But I did come across this cover from Beck, his rendition of The Flamingos' 1960's hit "I Only Have Eyes For You." It was good enough that I was willing to make time to post it. I'm a sucker for the oldies. - Joel Beck - "I Only Have Eyes For You (Flamingos Cover)"

• Beck - I Only Have Eyes For You (Cover)

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Artist:	Beck
Title:	I Only Have Eyes For You (Cover)
Link Text:	Beck - "I Only Have Eyes For You (Flamingos Cover)"
File Name:	Beck-I-Only-Have-Eyes-For-You. mp3
Bitrate:	192 kbps
Year:	2012

Caine's Arcade

Apr 10, 10:46pm The Bait Shop

I ran across this short film yesterday about a kid, Caine, who created a cardboard arcade. A filmmaker happened upon Caine when buying a new door handle for his car. Through the power of social media, the filmmaker organized an event to honor Caine and his ingenuity. You can watch it below. - Joel

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Photographer of the Day

Apr 9, 11:02am The Bait Shop

© Trey Kazee I just noticed my Dallas friend, Trey Kazee , has a new website. Photography isn't Trey's day-job, but you wouldn't know it from his skills. His daughters are lucky to have a dad who so creatively documents their childhood. - Joel © Trey Kazee

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Happy Easter

Apr 8, 9:25am The Bait Shop

© Matt Nager For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Hi shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Happy Easter.

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No Title

Apr 7, 5:32pm The Bait Shop

© Joel Thomason I'm enjoying a few days of down time in Kansas City before the final push towards law school finals begins on Monday. Watching the Masters gives me a rare opportunity to check out new music. Listen to a few new tunes below. Thanks to my friend Jonathan for the heads up on the jj track. - Joel John Maus - "No Title (Molly)" [...]

• jj - Beautiful Life
• John Maus - No Title (Molly)

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Artist:	jj
Title:	Beautiful Life
Link Text:	jj - "beautiful life"
File Name:	01_Beautiful_Life_1.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps

Artist:	John Maus
Title:	No Title (Molly)
Link Text:	John Maus - "No Title (Molly)"
File Name:	No-Title-Molly.mp3

Photographer of the Day

Apr 6, 3:51pm The Bait Shop

© Billy Knox I made a new friend last weekend: Billy Knox . Billy is a world-traveler extraordinaire and excellent photographer. He has been running a handmade tie business but is closing up shop to join the Navy. I'm hoping to grab a few of his ties before they are all gone. - Joel © Billy Knox [...]

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Alabama Shakes

Apr 3, 12:05am The Bait Shop

I heard a new band on the radio today. I'm digging their sound. Check out a track and a music video from Alabama Shakes below. Their debut album Boys & Girls drops tomorrow. - Joel Alabama Shakes - "Hold On"

• Alabama Shakes - Hold On

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Artist:	Alabama Shakes
Title:	Hold On
Link Text:	Alabama Shakes - "Hold On"
File Name:	Hold_On.mp3
Bitrate:	192 kbps

Undefeated

Apr 1, 10:57pm The Bait Shop

I saw an incredible documentary this weekend. "Undefeated" is an inspiring story about an inner-city high school football team from Memphis and their extraordinary coach. It's had a limited theatrical release, but I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone. - Joel

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Spring

Mar 30, 11:01am The Bait Shop

© Joel Thomason Spring has sprung here in Austin. - Joel

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The Walkmen

Mar 30, 10:55am The Bait Shop

I've always been big fan of The Walkmen. It appears they have a new album coming out in June. They've released a trailer for the album, which is trendy these days (but still unusual if you ask me). They sound as good as ever, and the trailer is visually compelling. Take a look/listen below. - Joel

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