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Fun Fun Fun 2011 is still fresh in many's minds, but the Fun crew is already plotting and planning their next smash hit festival for 2012. Mark your calendars for Nov 2, 3, and 4 in 2012 for the next weekend of Fun Fun Fun happening at the expanded grounds Auditorium Shores. A limited number of "earlybird" ticket are to be released soon, and those who purchased tickets last year will be notified via email when they become available...sit tight. Keep an eye on the Fun Fun Fun Fest site for updates and register [...]

You can't say that you didn't expect this ugly dog to awaken from it's slumber, and rekindle the flame that brings the much heated, frequently addressed debate between the residents of our neighborhoods and the businesses that work to support the city's self appointed title of "Live Music Capitol Of The World". It reared it's ugly head on Red River years ago, and on South 1st at Freddie's Place, and not too long ago struck down one of the giants KGSR's Unplugged At The Grove. Follow the ever changing trends in hot spots in town, and you are sure to [...]

Just the whisper of "new album" from Radiohead draws more attention than Lionel Messi receiving the ball at the top of the box, and we've got more than a whisper about a possible release in 2010 for the band. During an interview on BBC 6 with Adam Buxton, guitarist Ed O'Brien reveals that the band is in the studio recording what will be their 8th release. The sound of Radiohead fans gasping is deafening..... Listen to the interview where in addition to the exciting news, O'Brien discusses the recording of In Rainbows HERE

The Austin based Transmission Entertainment, responsible for bringing you music joy @ The Mohawk, Red 7, Club De Ville and the hot, hot, hip Fun Fun Fun Fest, is seeking interns and street team members for the 2010 year. Free shows anyone? Details from the mouth of Transmission after the jump.. Want to be involved with Transmission? We're offering internships, or, for those not eligible for an internship or looking for less of a time commitment, come join our street [...]

So, what the hell is going on with Radiohead? It seems as if the band is out to baffle and amaze fans once again with their unique way of getting their music out. If memory serves me correct, there was news that they were recording awhile back? Obviously they are doing something, because two new tracks have surfaced in the matter of a few days. First the track "Harry Patch (In Memory Of)", which is a tribute to the last surviving veteran of WWI who passed at the age of 111. You can listen here , and [...]

• Radiohead - These Are My Twisted Words

Somojo Magazine June '09 Somojo Magazine is now available as a free pdf download or you can read the electronic version if you prefer. Featuring interviews with Mason Taylor of a'tris Singer/Songwriter Ben McMaster Photographer Rob Wilkinson Artist Janine Flynn 'Interviews with Jen' chats with Lovewhip There are also the regular features of 'Life As A Rock Star' with Bodies frontman Clint Hell And the latest news about the Italian independent music scene from [...]

Hi readers, we are currently looking for anyone who could offer a good, well written review of our latest release of the Atom Sounds Compilation Vol 2 album. Brought to you by: #ASMW Uber Tracker The album featuring 13 tracks by 13 artists is currently available at Amazon.co.uk , Amazon.com , ShockHound , Lala , Rhapsody , iTunes (Just Added), eMusic (Just Added), Amie Street (Just Added) and Napster . Brought to you [...]

By now, I'm sure that most of you have seen the reports of the shooting that took place early this morning outside of the downtown club Spiro's, injuring 6 people. Spiro's happens to be next to one of our frequented haunts Emo's. As we happened to leave the area just a few hours before, two bands that we had just watched perform @ Emo's, got caught up in the scene. Austin's Boxing Lesson and the LA band Gliss were loading gear into their vehicles when the shooting took place, luckily escaping any physical harm. A few accounts of the situation [...]

Jay Bennett, multi-instrumentalist and ex-member of the band Wilco, passed away early Sunday morning (May 24th) at the age of 45, in his sleep. According to sources, the cause of death is unknown and an autopsy will be performed. Bennett was most well known for his work and contributions while as a member of Wilco during the earlier years of the band. Bennett was on board for the recordings Being There, Summerteeth, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, as well as the two Billy Bragg collaborations celebrating the work of Woodie Guthrie, Mermaid Avenue and Mermaid [...]

We are proud to announce that the second Atom Sounds Compilation album has now started hitting the stores, the album features 13 tracks from a selection of our artists.. You can currently get the album from the following stores: Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com ShockHound Lala Rhapsody More coming soon, so keeps your eyes peeled, or better still subscribe to our RSS feed for [...]

I've just posted about TuneCore starts Amazon On Demand on my Blazing Minds blog so here an excerpt: Now for those that are wondering what TuneCore is then read my post " Getting Your Music Released - Tunecore Vs CD Baby " So what's this "On Demand" all about then, well to put it simply, TuneCore now has he option to have Amazon.com produce a physical copy of your album when it is needed, so you don't have to have a mass of CDs produced, when someone orders a physical [...]

We have been hearing about WaTunes quite a bit lately specially that they are now offering artists free distribution of their music to sites such as iTunes and a 100% payout of sales to the artists. Which sounds great, but we would love to here from anyone that is using WaTunes to hear their success stories and recommendations of the site and it's services. Is it too good to be true is is WaTunes what all indie artists have been waiting for? Related Posts Artist of [...]

This might come as a surprise to many, and considering that I don't regularly agree with or much respect his opinions these days in regards to music, Michael Corcoran made a point that I find interesting. It goes much deeper than what he expressed in this short quip on Austin360.com . The gist of his point was that the situation with Freddie's Place having to discontinue the live music on their outside stage because they couldn't abide by the new regulation set for outside amplified sound tied into a restaurant establishment by code, was just. I somewhat agree. [...]

Tom Service: Why don't young people listen to classical music? | Music | guardian.co.uk . Related Posts Last.fm to Start Charging for Radio Streaming Music lovers try to keep indie alive in Ellesmere Port The Future Sound for Online Music! Minor Niggles with the Atom Sounds blog lately! Yours by CLING - The Video [...]

It seems to be all the buzz at the moment, the announcement from Last.fm that they will start charging for their Radio service. If you live in the UK, United States and Germany, you will not have to pay for the service, but other countries will have to pay to listen to the Radio service with a subscription cost of €3.00 per month, thankfully, or not, Last.fm have decided to have 30 track free trial of the service, that will help listeners to decide to keep using their radio with a subscription. Everything else on Last.fm [...]

FOUR music-loving friends are bringing indie music back to the town in a bid to uncover the region's next big band. Shaun Price, Mike Bladen, James Guthrie and John Russel, all from Ellesmere Port, aim to bring new blood to the indie scene and give up-and-coming bands the chance to become as big as Oasis or The Coral. The lads are launching a monthly indie night tomorrow at Destiny and Elite nightclub at The Coloseum under the slogan "Saving indie one Thursday at a time". Read the full article via Music lovers try [...]

Surfing the internet today I came across an interesting, if not small, article on the BBC World Service website about the future sound of online music. So I thought I would take the opportunity to share the link with our readers, RSS Subscribers and Twitters, so without further ado check it out on the BBC Word Service website ... Related Posts Minor Niggles with the Atom Sounds blog lately! Yours by CLING - The Video Radio [...]

The Chronicle hints at it today in the latest issue, and I have a feeling that there might be a little bit of truth to this suggestion. Maybe a lot of truth? Just a gut feeling. Who's excited? Not this guy.

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I'm sure that some of you out there are wondering what sort of complex process that SXSW has put into place this year for wristband access. Here's the breakdown straight from the horse's mouth, or rear. Depending on how you feel about them I guess. SXSW Music Fest Wristband Sales Date Will Be Announced Soon • This year all advance wristband sales will be online at http://wristband.sxsw.com . • In this first-come, first-served sale for area residents only, wristbands are $129 (includes sales tax). • You will [...]