Author Archives: John Grimley

03.15.11
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Diamond Doves Release Tracks Into The Wild

Diamond Doves have just released their very first songs as a group. The band put out three talks this week in celebration of the news that the band has a residency with Brooklyn’s The Rock Shop during March.

The members of Diamond Doves cut their (musical) teeth playing and recording with Elvis Perkins as Elvis Perkins in Dearland. The trio have given everyone the chance to hear their unique sound, which you can get right here. Doves will also be touring with the Felice Brothers. Look for their schedule after checking out the tasty, fresh-from-the-oven songs.

“Club Night”

“Hey Lady”

“Is There Any Hope?”

* = w/ The Felice Brothers

MARCH

10 – Brooklyn, NY – Rock Shop w/Telekinesis, Love Language

17 – Brooklyn, NY – Rock Shop w/The Woes

24 – Brooklyn, NY – Rock Shop

25 – Oneonta, NY – The Oneonta Theatre*

26 – Hudson, NY – Club Helsinki*

27 – Hoboken, NJ – Maxwells*

28 – Hoboken, NJ – Maxwells *

30 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church*

31 – Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel*

APRIL

01 – Huntington, WV – V Club*

02 – Lexington, KY – Busters*

03—Knoxville, TN-Rhythm and Blooms Festival

05 – Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theatre*

06 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt*

07 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In*

08 – Birmingham, AL – Bottletree*

09 – Memphis, TN – The Hi-Tone*

10 – Dallas, TX – The Loft*

12 – Lubbock, TX – Blue Light*

13 – Santa Fe, NM – Corazon*

03.14.11
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Bridges and Powerlines Unveil New Remix

New Yorkers Bridges and Powerlines dabble in synth-heavy pop that leans towards psychedelic. The band’s successful formula  and skillful musicianship was demonstrated with the recently released Eve on Stunning Models on Display Records.

Now the group’s single from the album, “Mirabell”, has undergone the remix treatment courtesy of DJ Dallar. You can check out both the original and the remastered song right here.

“Mirabell” (Original)

“Mirabell” (DJ Dallar Remix)

03.14.11
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Soft Moon Releases Haunting Live Video

TSM

The Soft Moon delights in a brand of fuzz-punk that leaves you feeling slightly uneasy in a good way. Luckily, Moon (aka Luis Vasquez) has released a video for one of his live performances. The haunting music is even more affecting when it’s accompanied with the flashing, colorless video, as it is for the song “Tiny Spiders.”

Soft Moon released a self-titled debut late last year on Captured Tracks, and is now out touring behind it. Check out his schedule after the video (found here).

03/16 Austin, TX – Red 7 (Force Field PR / Terrorbird Day Party)

03/16 Austin, TX – Nuvola (Primavera Sound Festival Party)

03/17 Austin, TX – Austin Museum of Art (G-House Presents Showcase)

03/17 Austin, TX – Beerland (Sacred Bones Records Party)

03/17 Austin, TX – Urban Outfitters (Urban Outfitters Party)

03/18 Austin, TX – The East Side Drive-In (Pitchfork Party)

03/18 Austin, TX – Klub Krucial (Mexican Summer / Gorilla vs. Bear Showcase)

03/30 San Francisco, CA – 103 Harriet *

04/30 Austin, TX – The East Side Drive-In (Austin Psych Fest)

 

^ = w/ Autolux

* = w/ Salem

 

03.10.11
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Details on White Denim’s New Album

WHITE DENIM ALBUM COVER

Austin-based White Denim is a band whose profile seems to always be on the rise. After garnering recognition from such esteemed outlets as the New York Times, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, the band is set to release their fourth full length album.

D will drop May 24th on Downtown Records. The band named their fourth album, fittingly, the fourth letter of the alphabet.

Furthermore, the band will be playing several sets (with new material) at hometown SXSW.

You can check out a song from the new album over at RCRD LBL (check it out here).

If you happen to be at SXSW this year, look for White Denim at these place:

March 11 Austin, TX Ghost Room,11 PM

March 16 Austin, TX Club Deville, official SXSW Showcase,11 PM

March 16 Austin, TX The Parish Day Party, 5 PM

March 17 Austin, TX RCRD LBL Party, 5 PM

March 18 Austin, TX Gorilla vs Bear – Day Party, 5:45-6:15PM

March 19 Austin, TX San Jose Hotel – Day Party, 3 PM

 

03.09.11
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Grooms Announce Sophomore Album

Grooms are putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album. Prom will be out on Kanine Records sometime this summer, and the band has created a more mature, accessible album than their well-received debut Rejoicer.

The band slept in the studio in order to spend more time perfecting their ambient pop sound that has been favorably compared to Sonic Youth. Look for Prom sometime this summer.

In the meantime, Grooms will be on the road through March, including (like everyone else) a stop at SXSW. You can find them:

Mar 16 – Palm Door (SXSW) – Austin, TX

Mar 20 – Bro Fest – Dallas, TX

Mar 22 – Opolis – Norman, OK

Mar 23 – The Lemp – St Louis, MO

Mar 25 – Pancho’s – Chicago, IL

Mar 26 – Project Lodge – Madison, WI

Mar 27 – The Strut – Kalamazoo, MI

Mar 29 – Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH

Mar 30 – Garfield Artworks – Pittsburgh, PA

Apr 02 – The Ox – Philadelphia, PA

 

03.09.11
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Teletexile Will Head To Southwest

Teletextile have released a new video that is a little different from most modern music videos.

The video features vocalist Pamela Martinez playing one of the band’s new songs, “The Lark” on a borrowed harp (from Pat Grossi of Active Child).

A new video was not enough for Teletextile. They have also announced a handful of March tour dates, including a stop at SXSW. Also, you can score the band’s EP Reflector for free on their website (here)!

You can check out the video for “The Lark” right here. Head down below for Teletextile’s full March tour schedule.

 

In the Open: Teletextile – The Lark from In the Open on Vimeo.

 

04 – Boston, MA – Oxfam at Tuft University

14 – Nashville, TN – The Basement 8pm w/ Reptar, High Dials and Walk the Moon

15 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s 8pm w/ Small Black, Sun Airways, Eternal Summers

16 – Austin, TX – SXSW – Thai Fresh – 9pm Acoustic Set w/Agent Ribbons

17 – Austin, TX – SXSW – Lucky Lounge Berklee Show 3:30pm

19 – Austin, TX – SXSW – Shiner’s Saloon Backbeat Magazine Show 6pm

20 – San Antonio, TX – Jack’s Bar 8pm

21 – Dallas, TX – TBA

22 – New Orleans, LA – Prytania Music & Spirits 8pm

24 – Carrborro, NC – Jessee’s 8pm

29 – New York, NY – Pianos