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Tegan and Sara Announce Tour
Artists mentioned:The lovely twin singer-songwriters Tegan and Sara have announced their final US tour in support of their 2007 release, The Con. The tour takes them across the country, ending with a four night stay at L.A.’s Henry Fonda Theatre. After Australian and Canadian tours later this year, the duo are...(read full post)
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Listen to Death Cab For Cutie On KCRW Monday 6.22
Artists mentioned:Today, Death Cab for Cutie will be stopping by Morning Becomes Eclectic. They will perform a few songs and chat with host Nic Harcourt. Tune into KCRW at 11:15am PST/1:15pm CST and stream the band’s appearance live. If you happen to miss it however, KCRW archives everything so it should...(read full post)
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Itch Pick: Islands @ Emos Monday 6.23
Artists mentioned:Out of the ashes of Montreal band The Unicorns arose Islands, the new project of Nick Diamonds and J’aime Tambeur (who has now left the band). After crafting one of the better albums of the last few years, 2006’s Return to the Sea, Islands released a follow-up this year entitled...(read full post)
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Video: My Morning Jacket On Conan
Artists mentioned:Maybe I’m being a little lazy today and taking the easy path of blogging, by posting video. Anyone that knows me, knows that I’ve been a flag carrying fan of My Morning Jacket for years, and it seems that with the latest release of Evil Urges, their popularity has exploded....(read full post)
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Against Me! Rock The Vote!
Artists mentioned:It’s the year to vote, and one band that we hold a certain fondness for, Against Me! have joined up with Rock the Vote for this little message:...(read full post)
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Itch Pick: 06.19 Wye Oak w/ Pontiak at Emo’s (inside)
Artists mentioned:Wye Oak is guitarist/vocalist Jenn Wasner and drummer/vocalist Andy Stack. The Baltimore-based, guitar pop/indie folk duo (formerly named Monarch) recently signed with Merge, who re-issued their debut album If Children in April of this year. Check them out if you are a fan of Beach House and Yo La...(read full post)
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Pics: Rilo Kiley w/Thao w/the Get Down Stay Down and Benji Hughes
Artists mentioned:Benji Hughes photo : valerie@fremin.net Rilo Kiley made a stop at Stubb’s this past Monday, and as much as I’ve just been a casual fan of the band (Jenny Lewis is a cutie for one, and the latest recording Under the Blacklight is slightly infectious...(read full post)
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Live: Mates of State @ Emo’s 6.13
Artists mentioned:photo : valerie@fremin.net Mates of State, the husband/wife team of Jason Hammel (drums) and Kori Gardner (keyboards), brought their signature upbeat indie pop to Emo’s Friday night. Opening with “Now,” off their recently released fifth album, Re-Arrange Us, the duo showed what they do best: make catchy pop songs....(read full post)
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Itch Pick: Mates Of State @ Emo’s Friday 6.13
Artists mentioned:Mates of State make their return to town Friday night at Emo’s. The husband (Jason Hammel) and wife (Kori Gardner) duo create brilliant indie-pop using just two instruments and loads of irresistible harmonies. Their new release, Re-Arrange Us sees them leave behind the synthetic sound of their previous releases, and...(read full post)
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New Fleet Foxes “He Doesn’t Know Why”
Artists mentioned:I’ve been hearing and reading quite a bit of positiveness being thrown in the direction of Seattle’s Fleet Foxes, but personally am not completely convinced. I checked out the band @ Emo’s during SXSW 2008 and my first impression screams early My Morning Jacket, even upon listening after that performance....(read full post)
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Watch Bonnaroo Via AT&T Blue Room
Artists mentioned:Missing the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this weekend? That’s ok, the AT&T Blueroom has got you covered. Starting tomorrow (June 13th) at 3:30 CT, they will be broadcasting some acts live across the interenet. So far on the schedule are bands like Fiery Furnances, The Raconteurs, Metallica, Gogol Bordello,...(read full post)
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Ra Ra Riot Prep Debut Album, Sign to Barsuk
Artists mentioned:photo: sarah cass Ra Ra Riot is the latest band to sign to Barsuk Records, joining the likes of Nada Surf, Mates of State, and Austin’s own What Made Milwaukee Famous on the label’s current roster. Their debut album (out August 19th), titled The Rhumb Line, features 4 songs...(read full post)
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Shearwater & Free Beer
Artists mentioned:If you haven’t noticed, Shearwater is getting quite the attention with their latest release Rook fresh on the shelves of your local music store. If you missed the unique performance @ The Parish a little more than a week ago, you can catch the band performing in-store @ Waterloo...(read full post)
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Lucero Tour Dates 2008
Artists mentioned:photo : valerie@fremin.net The band that seems to be on the road constantly, Lucero, have just put up a list of tour dates that will have them on the road through August. The band will be making a stop @ Emo’s here in Austin, and this fan is hoping that...(read full post)
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Colour Revolt’s Television Debut Tonight
Artists mentioned:credit: Daniel Sprague Colour Revolt make their television debut tonight on Fuel TV’s “Daily Habit” show. The band will be performing “Naked and Red” and “Ageless Everytime” from their recent release Plunder Beg and Curse. The show airs 9p.m ET. The band also continues to expand their tour with...(read full post)
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Live: French Kicks w/Frightened Rabbit @ Mohawk 6.5.08
Artists mentioned:French Kicks photo : valerie@fremin.net Having been a fan of French Kicks for a few years, but having never seen them live, I was looking forward to last Thursday’s show at the Mohawk. The band played a well-rounded set, mixing their older material with their newer stuff off...(read full post)
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Stream New Sigur Ros Album
Artists mentioned:The upcoming release from Sigur Ros með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust is set for US release June 24th, but you can listen to the full recording starting today. The English translation of the title is “with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly”, and seems quite appropriate...(read full post)
