Keeping with the recent Spin magazine issue on punk rock, I thought I’d see if I could find Mogwai playing their song. I found a video of Iggy Pop’s talk show rant synched to Mogwai’s “Punk Rock.” Enjoy it here.
Rock fan/chef Anthony Bourdain’s article in the magazine is classic. Here’s a snippet:
Don’t let anybody tell […]

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Now that The Axiom’s 20th anniversary show and the Free Press‘ Westheimer Block Party are nothing more than vague memories, crushed plastic cups in the gutters, and parking lots full of cigarette butts, what’s there to do?
Well, there are a few shows tonight and a lot of decent upcoming shows throughout the month. Here’s a […]

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Here are a few things I’ve listened to lately that I suggest you check out. Let me know what you think of them or if you have some albums you’re enjoying that I should be aware of.
In the vein of 75 or Less:

Innaway, “Tired Of Waiting”/”D2″ (Prime Directive)
These California psych-rockers wowed me with their 2005 […]

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Basement Apartment
Pine Tree Hill
Mpls Ltd
On “Kicking The Can,” perhaps Basement Apartment’s finest work to date, Minneapolis musician Vince Caro evokes the same somber mood as much of Wilco’s recent Sky Blue Sky. The song’s light guitars and orchestration teem with a dedication to summery pop (as did the band’s stellar 2004 release, Transistor!), but Pine […]

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Tonight (Wednesday, 10.10.07), singer/songwriter Derek James opens for Matt White at Jet Lounge (next to Engine Room). Locals Prodigal Sons and Lanky are also on the bill. I have James’ latest release, Stray, which reminds me of John Mayer a bit. Lanky & Prodigal Sons are always good. No clue about Matt White.
Also, Something Fierce […]

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A old college buddy of mine, photographer Greg Davis, is featured in today’s arts section of the Houston Chronicle.
Check it out here. Visit him on the web here and check out his stuff at this weekend’s Bayou City Art Festival Downtown.
In other arts news, Houston Calling is helping sponsor an upcoming event at DiverseWorks. More […]

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The Axiom’s 20th Anniversary Reunion runs this Friday (10.12.07) and Saturday (10.13.07) at Fitzgerald’s. Tons of bands are scheduled to perform, including the following:
Academy Black with special guest Michael Haaga / Anarchitex (es-Pain Teens, Really Red) / Sprawl /Sugar Shack / Cinco Dudes /Blunt / de schmog / Toho Ehio / Bayou Pigs / Sad […]

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Anyone interested in winning free will-call tickets to tomorrow night’s Dashboard Confessional show at Warehouse Live (Tuesday, 10.9.07) with Augustana and John Ralston should post a comment below with their name and email address.
I will randomly pick a winner tomorrow.

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San Diego’s Grand Ole Party was a favorite of mine at this year’s South By Southwest. Other than The Prairie Cartel, Badly Drawn Boy, 120 Days, and Mew, there are not a lot of bands that stuck with me from this year’s SXSW. But Grand Ole Party — a three-piece whose female drummer also takes […]

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