Welsh Avenue “Two-Door Coupe” New Ways Mark DiLillo, aka as Welsh Avenue, has this way of making his music so intimate and fun at the same time. As DiLillo says: “New Ways is about exploring the unknown, while following a … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: Austin
Free Your Body: Åírös – “Where Did You Go?” (Original Mix)
Åírös “Where Did You Go?” (Original Mix) Deeper Systems This is an amazing exploration of the wonderful possibility of deep house music. From Austin, Åírös has been playing electric guitar and producing since the age of 15. With in those … Continue Reading
Fun Times: Swimming With Bears – “French Girls”
Swimming With Bears “French Girls” This is the type of single that the indie scene used to be known for: catchy, riff ridden, great vocals, and, most importantly, a sense of fun. Indie used to be fun. Swimming With Bears … Continue Reading
Garage Dream Psych: Holy Wave – “Adult Fear”
Holy Wave “Adult Fear” Adult Fear With this crazy organ/synthesizer sound, “Adult Fear” starts out something that Jon Lord, if he were 30 years younger, might have thought of. This is a great song, great basslines, vocals superbly backdropped, this … Continue Reading
Gender-Bending R&B: MIDDLESPOON – “SomeOne”
MIDDLESPOON “SomeOne” HouseWife MIDDLESPOON have definitely proven that R&B-fused pop dance music is not a dirty word. In fact, in the hands of masters like MIDDLESPOON, you are going to be yelling for more. The Austin-based duo is making some … Continue Reading
Blues Rock: Jelly Ellington – “Set Me Free”
Jelly Ellington “Set Me Free” All In Ever hear that guitar that is smooth as placid lake until the solo, at which the dam breaks and the notes pour out? That is Jelly Ellington, and with this beautiful, just husky … Continue Reading
Texas Psychedelia: The Cuckoos – “Get It On”
The Cuckoos “Get It On” Coming from Austin, Texas, The Cuckoos are a great band. I’ve never heard anyone combine The Velvet Underground, The Doors, The 13th Floor Elevator, and the Dandy Warhols in one, and still make it fresh … Continue Reading
Psychedelia: Holy Wave – “Magic Landing”
Holy Wave “Magic Landing” Freaks Of Nurture What an interesting band Holy Wave is. Originally from El Paso, the band, comprised of Kyle Hager, Dustin Zozaya, Julian Ruiz, Joey Cook, and Ryan Fuson, recently moved to Austin, where they soaked up … Continue Reading
Austin Punk: Drakulas – “Neon Town”
Drakulas “Neon Town” Raw Wave Austin-based Drakulas play true raw wave music. Comprised of Vocals: Savage Lord Mic; Drums: Sam; Bass: F. Bobert Marchand; and Guitar: Black “King” Joaquin Zaire, Drakulas play invigorating, garage punk wave rock. I love this band. They know what … Continue Reading
Decided Punk: The Undecided Majors – “Gone Wrong”
The Undecided Majors “Gone Wrong” In Spite God, these guys are great. They have a sound reminiscent of The Offspring, but with a more authentic smartass attitude. “Gone Wrong” is a perfect example of their talent, but the whole album, In … Continue Reading
Stuck In A Movie: New York Movie – “Little Emotion”
New York Movie “Little Emotion” New York Movie New York Movie is an alternative/electronic band from Austin that has just dropped their eponymous album. New York Movie is a band that deals with darkness in a way that makes you … Continue Reading