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2009-11-17T16:56:00.001-06:00

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RSVP NOW Free Broken Social Scene ACL afterparty

2009-09-22T08:37:00.002-05:00

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Still working on new site, its more of a pain in the ass than I thought. Anyone know anything about websites, or would like to be a Red Dawn contributor? email braden1972@gmail.com

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2009-09-09T23:29:00.002-05:00

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Fun Fun Fun Fest Lineup Out November 7-8 Waterloo Park

2009-08-26T12:06:00.004-05:00

The guys at Transmission Entertainment have pulled off an unbelievable lineup for this years FFFFest. Crystal Castles, Pharcyde, and Danzig all playing together, where else can you find that. Check out the FFFF site, early bird tickets are on sale now for $67.50.

Theme song for Summer - Washed Out

2009-08-22T21:28:00.005-05:00

Best track I've come across in awhile, a must download. The warm, melodic, minimal style of Washed Out makes for the ultimate in relaxing beach noise. Grab I Feel It All Around, below and visit his myspace page for other tracks. Hopefully we won't have to wait till SXSW to catch this guy live. GvB and Pitchfork have been pushing these tracks so look for good things for Washed Out in the future.

Washed Out - I Feel It All Around

Takedown - The Big Pink - Velvet

2009-08-20T18:45:00.002-05:00

Google took down my Big Pink post. So screw them here it is again

The Big Pink- Velvet

Bat For Lashes - Tickets @ $Face$ - Austin, Parish Room

2009-08-17T10:54:00.007-05:00

Alright I have 2 extra Hard tickets to the show Wednesday night at the Parish. Comment below about why you deserve them, something funny, sad, whatever, and I'll take my favorite 5 or so comments and pick a winner randomly for the pair of tickets which I'll give to you at face value $25 for both. Winner will be picked Wednesday around noon. So comment and make sure you leave a way for me to contact you (email). While you're here click on an ad or two so I can start giving tickets away. Thanks

F#CK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Placebo Cancelled at La Zona Rosa Austin

2009-08-14T19:54:00.006-05:00

PLACEBO POSTPONE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
17.08.2009
PLACEBO have today announced they have been forced to postpone their
forthcoming tour of North America after their lead singer, Brian Molko,
collapsed on stage at Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.
Brian had picked up a virus in Asia which, coupled with jet lag and exhaustion,
caused the problem after the first song.

Brian is now back home in London recovering, but has been ordered by his
doctors to take a 6 week long period of rest. Regrettably therefore, the
band and management have no option but to postpone the forthcoming North
American tour.

Riverman Management commented, "This is pretty
devastating for everyone - we've only ever cancelled 3 shows in
Placebo's 14 year history, however Brian's health is paramount. Our
sincere apologies go out to Placebo's loyal American fans who have
waited a long time to see the band. We will try and do everything to
re-arrange the dates as soon as possible".

The band have had an intensive worldwide schedule this year, promoting
their 6th studio album 'Battle for the Sun', this includes 24 high
profile festival performances over the summer, an unprecedented amount
for any band in 2009.

Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase.

Please keep checking PLACEBOWORLD.co.uk for any additional information.

Bad Veins - Self titled album out now - Emo's August 28th

2009-08-11T20:11:00.006-05:00

Bad Veins are a Cincinnati duo who have been around for awhile but just released their first full length album. Gold and Warm, The Lie, and The Ending, are all incredible tracks. Their sound is honest, melodic indie rock/pop. Great for sitting in traffic or people watching at the airport. I prefer the live versions (with the exception of The Lie)I've posted for download but the video will give a you a great idea of what these guys are all about.
Bad Veins - The Lie
Bad Veins - Gold and Warm (Daytrotter Sessions)
Bad Veins - The Ending (Daytrotter Sessions)

French Horn Rebellion and Database, Beauty Bar August 13

2009-07-28T19:43:00.008-05:00

Beaches and Friends... Oh yeah your H-O-T, Oh you really gotta see what you're doing to me H-O-T....This track is great I can't stop playing it. Somebody needs to make a video of it. Till then go check out French Horn Rebellion and Database at Beauty Bar Thursday August 13th, Doneski supports.

Database Vs. French Horn Rebellion - Beaches and Friends (Hey Champ Remix)

Florence and the Machine

2009-07-23T14:18:00.006-05:00

Another great English girl with soul, this one isn't as fucked up as some and not as poppy as others. Her new album Lungs is out in Europe and all over the blogs. Hopefully this one will last and continue to pump out her brand of Soul infused rock.

Florence + The Machine - Cosmic Love

Another Time, Another Place..... Ghostland Observatory's Aaron Behrens is playing a solo set Tuesday July 21 @ Beauty Bar Austin

2009-07-20T09:19:00.011-05:00

UPDATED REVIEW AND VIDEO

I caught Aaron walking into Beauty Bar last night by chance before his set, asked him what we were going to expect from him and was told we were in store for an acoustic country/blues set of tracks he loves to sing but doesn't always get to play live. Talking to Aaron you realize he's not just the Ghostland Observatory Electro-Rocker but he's a Texan and country. Born in San Saba his rural roots are deep and for all of us Texas natives we too share a part of us that enjoys simple sometimes emotional folk music on some level. He's a very talented vocalist and showed his range through about an eight song set of tracks that first perplexed then engaged a crowded Beauty Bar lounge. Many folks like myself were not sure what we were walking into but all left very happy we made a very rare solo show by Austin's most loved frontman. A major shift from Whitewater Amphitheater's laser electro Ghostland Weekend fest of only a few days prior. But that's also Ghostland Observatory, Aaron and Thomas are down to Earth normal family men. We only usually see them as their onstage personas. Show was great see for yourself...

Still recovering from this weekend's Ghostland New Braunfels Fest? Well buck up and get to Beauty Bar Tuesday for Aaron's solo set. Should be interesting to say the least. I don't have any other details about if he has new material or what but I'll try to add a review to this post as an update.

Dos Equis XX Castle Party - Z-Trip - Rediculous

2009-07-16T09:38:00.006-05:00

If you were lucky like me and were in the last herd to be let in, or snuck through the woods and barbwire (my friend was punctured) that party was really good times. Sorry to all of those who showed up early, were told to "wait" and then told to leave that's bullshit and poor management. However for everyone else who made it we had a great time, a fucking castle first of all and then plenty of XX, food, waterslide, ninjas, Z-Trip, Bungee trampoline thing, and I ate worms and a grasshopper. Definitely the best Wednesday night that I can remember in a while.

Dirty Projectors - RED 7 Wednesday July 15

2009-07-13T20:54:00.003-05:00

Tagged as the Tortoise aftershow, Brooklyn's Dirty Projectors are slated to play at RED 7 Wednesday. Their new album Bitte Orca received a 9/10 from Under the Radar and they re sneaking in midweek to give fans an intimate club show. Tickets are only $10 HERE. This is going to be one of those shows your going to be very happy you made it to, or very regretful when these guys blow up in the next year or two. Check out this video I love the 80's girl dance that you know all you ladies did together and made your family watch. "Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!" Comment where that's from and your tickets on me.
Dirty Projectors - No Intention

PLACEBO is Playing Austin! September 25 @ La Zona Rosa

2009-07-10T16:29:00.006-05:00

Are you fucking kidding me Placebo in Austin playing a club show. Tickets go on sale July 11th @ gettix.net. You must go don't think about it they're gods in the U.K. and deserve it.

MATT AND KIM - DJ AM -Major Lazer - A-Track - Speakeasy July 10

2009-07-06T19:48:00.009-05:00

It finally came out this weekend the details of the Bacardi Austin tour stop. It has been packaged as Speakeasy's 12th anniversary party.

Check out the flyer

---------------------------------RSVP HERE-----------------------------------

That sucks looks like Major Lazer was replaced

This Will Destroy You - Thursday July 2nd @ Mohawk

2009-06-30T23:01:00.008-05:00

To start off America's birthday weekend full of Post Rock Gods, San Marvelous' This Will Destroy You kick it off Thursday at Mohawk. After Thursday they're off for a European tour so can't miss them. Watching the video makes me so happy I have Friday off and live in Austin. Explosions in the Sky play Saturday at Stubbs and Gifts From Enola and Calm Blue Sea are Sunday at Emos. A Post Rock fans wet dream.

This Will Destroy You - The World is Our

Weekend Goings Ons- MJ - Real Ale Fest

2009-06-26T11:22:00.008-05:00

This weekend starts off with Car Stereo Wars Farewell party at Beauty Bar. His last show before he leaves for NYC. Also Frank Smith is at Emo's check the track below its alt-country rock folk or something like that. Also Mark Farina is playing at Pangaea. Saturday is Real Ale Fest in Blanco come drink free Fireman's and hang out at the brewery that makes what gets you drunk. Saturday Night Belaire is at Mohawk and The Michael Jackson tribute party at Beauty Bar with DJ Mel. I hope to see gloves and hopefully his jacket from Thriller.

Frank Smith - Throwing Rocks

Good Luck at the Gunfight

2009-06-24T13:18:00.007-05:00

Good Luck at the Gunfight is a San Francisco group who has released some wonderfully melodic tech that for some reason seems brilliant. Definelty grab these tracks Puma is my fave.

Good Luck at the Gunfight - Puma
Good Luck at the Gunfight - Malibu

Bat For Lashes - The Parish August 19th

2009-06-18T15:12:00.004-05:00

Well Google didn't like me posting a few of the new tracks off of Bat for Lashes new album Two Suns, and took it down but definetly go buy your tickets now for this show at the Parish.

Camera Obscura- Antone's

2009-06-16T21:59:00.004-05:00

Camera Obscura the Scottish indie poppers were at Antone's last night. They opened with the title track off their new album My Maudlin Career, and proceeded to be pretty slow and melancholic but they did finish strong. All in all a good show, but definetly should of gone to Santogold at Stubbs.

ROT Rally - Weekend Parties

2009-06-12T18:59:00.009-05:00

Besides the Bikers there's a lot of shit going down
Friday;
Plus Move - EP release party at Beauty Bar

Saturday depends on your mood great bands or 80's throwdown;
Viva Voce and Cut Off Your Hands - At Mohawk

Rock The Casbah 35 Dj Mel @ The Parish

Passion Pit was Fuc%^ng Great!

2009-06-05T10:27:00.004-05:00

So much fun, they opened with Make Light, closed with SleepyHead and encored with The Reeling. The sold out Emo's crowd was nuts and it was definitely a top show of the year candidate. I put two full tracks on youtube checkem out

PASSION PIT TOMORROW JUNE 3RD! NEED TICKETS?

2009-06-02T16:42:00.006-05:00

Can't wait for the show, will be one of the best of the year.... I have 2 extra hard tickets that I'll sell for face... leave a comment about why you want them with your email and they're yours. If there are multiple comments I'm going to pick my favorite response at 3pm june 3rd.

Multi-Curious Weekend

2009-05-28T22:26:00.011-05:00

Multi Genre weekend coming up. Dance Party Friday @ Mohawk The Field and The Juan Maclean will be stopping by. I've recently come to love The Field and especially one track off his new album Yesterday and Today and on top of that there is a Foals remix which actually turned me on to this Swedish minimilist in the first place. Download it and go see them.

Post-Rock Saturday also @ Mohawk (Mohawk is doing everybody check out their calendar this summer) with San Marcos' This Will Destroy You, if you are into Explosions in the Sky these guys are for you. I will be at this show so will try to take some decent video.

Also Saturday Shoegaze at the Scoot Inn with Austin's Experimental Aircraft.

The Field - The More That I Do (Foals Remix)

This Will Destroy You - The World is Our

Manchester Orchestra- Emo's

2009-05-28T22:15:00.006-05:00

Well I drug my tired ass up to Emo's Tuesday night for a wonderful show by Manchester Orchestra. Too bad it was right after a long weekend as it was not as enjoyable as it should of been for me. However, they were absolutly amazing and I'm so happy I made it. Their live presence and a near sell-out crowd made for a great experience. Put them on your must see list

Party for America - Memorial Day Weekend Shows

2009-05-22T10:05:00.008-05:00

I love the Summertime not only for the heat but everybody loves to tour and stop in Austin. This weekend is no exception tonight starting it off is The Thermals @ Mohawk, I caught them at Waterloo Park SXSW, great show if you're out tonight. Saturday, Margot and the Nuclear So and So's and Telekinesis @ Mohawk. I've been into Margot for a while now and really enjoy their stuff check out Broadripple is Burning (if you love this song buy the Daytrotter Session version on iTunes)below. Dance Party will be at Back Alley Social (Bizarro Whisky Bar) with the Return of Kid Indie, Doneski opens.

Margot and the Nuclear So and So's - Broadripple is Burning

You Were an Accident.......Ponytail, Harlem @ RED 7

2009-05-19T15:58:00.016-05:00

Ponytail are a class project that caught on and have a sound all their own. They were voted best live band in Baltimore in 07 quite a feat for anyone who was at the Dan Deacon show at Emo's last month. But they have the same individuality that seems to emanate from that Yankee town. They play Red 7 Wednesday night with Austin imports Harlem.

Ponytail - Celebrate the Body Electric (It Came from an Angel)

MATT and KIM - MAJOR LAZER (Diplo and Switch)- A-TRAK - JULY 10th

2009-05-15T15:46:00.016-05:00

UPDATE- GO TO HOMEPAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHOW IS AT SPEAKEASY

Well Shit in the middle of writing this I went to the Bacardi website and it looks like MSTRKRFT and Santigold are not going to be at this show FUCK!!!!!!! but anyways check out my vids from SXSW and realize ONLY Matt and Kim, Major Lazer, and A-Trak have been announced for the Austin show. Which is still great I love Matt and Kim. Looks like show will be at the Austin Music Hall (Pollstar) or maybe just a Matt and Kim Spoon aftershow at Stubbs (Their Myspace).

(I just came across this today look who's coming to the July 10th. If you were lucky enough to be at MSTRKFRFT's SXSW showcase outside at Radio Room or had the balls to jump the fence and then later break it down. It was my favorite of SX check out my video of the Mounties clearing the alley next to the entrance. Also Matt and Kim's showcase was probably my number 2 of SX. Come on Santogold is on this bill, now I don't feel bad about skipping her Stubb's show for Camera Oscura at Antone's.)

So now I must choose Santogold or Camera Obscura.....

BACARDI B-LIVE Set to Unleash A Multi-City Series of Summer Music Events
MIAMI, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- BACARDI(R) today announced the line-up, dates and cities for the BACARDI(R) B-LIVE(TM), 2009 summer music events. These events will take BACARDI B-LIVE, an innovative global concert series that embraces diverse artists, to cities across the U.S. beginning May 20. It will present performances and collaborations from some of the hottest musical acts and DJs of today.
Presenting an exciting line-up, including: Toronto based duo, MSTRKRFT; Fool's Gold label head and Kanye West DJ, A-Trak; infamous DJ best known for his early career with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff; the exciting collaboration of Major Lazer featuring Diplo and Switch; Montreal-born DJ and producer, Tiga; New York based dance music producer and remixer, DJ Steve Porter; LA based producer and legendary DJ party rocker, Z-Trip; punk/dance duo from Brooklyn, New York, Matt and Kim; renowned hip-hop artist and singer; Q-Tip; and special guest known for her genre-blending style, Santigold.

BACARDI B-LIVE will feature a memorable stage and lighting experience that complements the overall theme of the events. Designed by multimedia environment company, Moment Factory, an old-school boom box will illuminate the room and serve as a backdrop for performing music acts. Adding to the visual appeal, renowned illustrators and designers have produced limited edition posters and silk-screen t-shirt designs to create an experience that lives on with attendees long after the event.

BACARDI B-LIVE events will hit the following cities this summer (dates and locations are subject to change. Artists and venues will be announced at a later date):
-- Wednesday, May 20 Seattle, WA -- Friday, May 22 San Francisco, CA -- Thursday, May 28 San Diego, CA -- Friday, May 29 Los Angeles, CA -- Saturday, May 30 Phoenix, AZ -- Wednesday, June 3 Denver, CO -- Saturday, June 6 Kansas City, MO -- Thursday, June 11 Milwaukee, WI -- Friday, June 12 Chicago, IL -- Saturday, June 13 St. Louis, MO -- Wednesday, June 17 New York, NY -- Thursday, June 18 Boston, MA -- Friday, June 19 Philadelphia, PA -- Thursday, June 25 Louisville, KY -- Friday, June 26 Cleveland, OH -- Saturday, June 27 Columbus, OH -- Thursday, July 2 Charlotte, NC -- Friday, July 3 Atlanta, GA -- Saturday, July 4 Orlando, FL -- Wednesday, July 8 New Orleans, LA -- Friday, July 10 Austin, TX -- Saturday, July 11 Dallas, TX

From SXSW 2009

Vega Vs. Crystal Castles

2009-05-14T20:22:00.009-05:00

Austin's own Vega opened for Crystal Castles at La Zona Rosa a few weeks ago and was billed to play with them in Dallas as well. That is until CC and/or their management fucked over the Dallas crowd and canceled their show at the Grenada. Hear Vega's side of the story below in an interview they gave with Gorillavs.Bear. Also a track off their album 'Well Known Pleasures' plus some shitty videos I took from the CD release party at Beauty Bar and at the Crystal Castles show.

Vega - No Reasons

Vega vs. Crystal Castles Interview
Read all about the incident at GvB

Friendly Fires

2009-05-13T22:56:00.021-05:00

England's Friendly Fires have recently become one of my favorite new bands. I did miss them at SXSW though and it doesn't look good as they're only booked overseas and at Lolla, this summer. Their music is wonderful but these remixes add to it and Au Revoir Simone is on "Paris". Who will be here June 6th at Mohawk.

Friendly Fires - Jump in the Pool (Thin White Duke Remix)
Friendly Fires - Paris (Featuring Au Revoir Simone) (Aeroplane Remix)
Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy (Grum Remix)
Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy

Anyone need a Halloween costume idea...

Röyksopp

2009-05-11T21:33:00.010-05:00

You may remember their track Remind Me from the Geico commercial, but this pair from Norway have been around for over a decade. I just recently came across some of their tracks and remixes and have them currently in my daily playlist. They have a new album Junior out recently so maybe we'll get lucky with a US tour.

Royksopp - Remind Me
Royksopp - What else is There (Ministry of Sound Remix)
Royksopp - Remind Me (Ernest St. Laurent Moonfish Mix)
Royksopp - Happy up Here (Boys Noize Remix)
Royksopp - The Girl and the Robot (Kris Menace Remix)

Passion Pit- Emo's June 3rd, New Album Manners Out Now

2009-04-29T23:05:00.011-05:00

Passion Pit came out with their debut EP Chunk of Change last year and have a new Album Manners coming out May 16th. Their new album has leaked early and can be found easily online. Hear our my favorite tracks from their old EP and the new album. They are touring all summer and will be at Emo's June 3rd and also will be performing at ACL. Here is a few of their tracks - Manners will be one of the top albums of the year. Very solid release

Passion Pit - Moths Wings
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead

Passion Pit - The Reeling (Calvin Harris Remix)

Passion Pit - Little Secrets

Ghostland Observatory Remix

2009-04-29T22:35:00.012-05:00

I figured the first post should be Ghostland and this remix is not the greatest in the world but its GLO and Pharcyde two greats mashedup.

Ghostland Observatory Vs Pharcyde - Passin me by (Dave Wrangler Remix)

From Bonnaroo 2008