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The Soldier Thread
Shapes

The Soldier Thread – the dark horse candidate of 2007 – now have legitimate claims on seeking that title. Hitting the #2 spot at Waterloo with this debut album, etc.. Read

Jude/Ross
Jude/Ross

While never breaking out of its reticent shell into anything starkly memorable, these tracks are solid enough to lend an innocuous soundtrack to a gentle summer night near the edge of the city limits. Read

Sad Accordions

It’s been nearly 4 years since the Sad Accordions offered up their debut album, A Bad Year for the Sharons. That album displayed a slew of talent and promise behind the band’s ability to serve up ballads that carry the understated yearning of Wilco and the epic sweep of U2.

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Music News

RIP: Sky Saxon

Jun 27th, 2009 1 Comment »

Yesterday word came that Sky Saxon, who had moved to Austin only a couple weeks ago, had been admitted to St. David’s Hospital on Monday and was in critical condition. The cause was suspected to be an infection of the internal organs. This morning, the Statesman sends word that Saxon has passed away. Read

Video: Riverboat Gamblers – “Victory Lap”

Jun 27th, 2009

The Riverboat Gamblers have been out on tour for the past the past month or so (actually, it seems their always on tour!), so the video for “Victory Lap” feels especially appropriate, capturing the local punks on stage and on the road.