Tag: pop
On July 16, Austin-based rock quartet, The Steps, release their newest EP Flight Path. Now veterans of the Austin independent rock scene, The Steps made their recording debut with a 7” vinyl single, Outlaw, on Young and Lost Club Records (UK). The single generated a Japan album release in April 2008 with Kurofune Records. All before leaving high school.
- Posted on 07.14.2010 By Sal Silva III
- Tags: alternative, Austin, Indie Flight Path, Los Lonely Boys, Playing In Traffic, pop, rock, Speak, The Steps, tx, video
Would you expect any less than scene stopping sound from April Smith with a band called The Great Picture Show? Sometimes a name can say everything; in this case the name gently scratches the surface. This weekend I popped in April Smith’s newest release Songs for a Sinking Ship and fell in love (as in L-O-V-E) with her cute as a button, quick-witted, and baroque lyrical style. This album has ageless big band sound with swinging ragtime beats and horns and infused with modern pop and blues rock. It even comes complete with Smith’s crooning fit for a classic 1930’s cabaret.
Minus The Bear released their fourth studio album. No surprise that it’s amazing and a progression of the band. Produced by Grammy Award winning producer, Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket), OMNI marks the latest stage in Minus The Bear’s shape-shifting evolution, that culminates in the blending of past influences with present inspirations. Exploring erotic themes and fascinating tales of human relationships, the record illustrates the band’s trademark precision and tremendous growth as both artists and songwriters.
Mike Patton, vocalist and performer extraordinaire better known for his work with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, is releasing the long awaited album Mondo Cane on May 4, 2010. Mondo Cane is an eccentric and adventurous album of Italian Pop cover songs from the 50’s and 60’s. Mike Patton, vocalist and performer extraordinaire better known for his work with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, is releasing the long awaited album Mondo Cane on May 4, 2010. Mondo Cane is an eccentric and adventurous album of traditional Italian Pop songs from the 50’s and 60’s which features a rendition of Ennio Morricone’s Deep Down.
Emo’s Austin hosts some of the hottest acts in indie rock. It’s no small wonder they’d be hosting the crowd pleasing fast and fun loving Hockey to headline this Friday April 2. This show is going to be oozing with talent–be sure not to skip the openers if you head out Friday night because they’re on the fast track to becoming indie darlings themselves.
On July 16, Austin-based rock quartet, The Steps, release their newest EP Flight Path. Now veterans of the Austin independent rock scene, The Steps made their recording debut with a 7” vinyl single, Outlaw, on Young and Lost Club Records (UK). The single generated a Japan album release in April 2008 with Kurofune Records. All before leaving high school.
