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Patterson Hood rolls in to the Cactus, ACL

Ricky Stein October 10, 2012

In the 57-plus-year history of the rock ‘n’ roll singer/songwriter, a recognizable archetype has emerged: that of the brash blues-shouting rock band frontman who can also lay down the electric...

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Wallflowers find a new groove

Ricky Stein October 9, 2012

In many ways, Jakob Dylan is one of the most underappreciated artists in rock today. Over the last two decades, the 42-year-old singer/songwriter has been both highly prolific and highly consistent, releasing...

ACL goes mobile

Eli Watson October 9, 2012

For newcomers and festival aficionados alike, the Austin City Limits Music Festival is a musical maze that can be difficult to venture. It is common to lose friends in a sea of middle-aged spectators laid...

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London songwriter brings back ‘70s American soul music

Elizabeth Williams October 8, 2012

On first listen, Michael Kiwanuka’s debut album Home Again does not sound like it was recorded a mere year ago. The deep, fuzzy warmth of the album makes sounds like some long-lost American soul...

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Austin artist Dana Falconberry explores emotion and nature

Shane Miller October 4, 2012

In a town overflowing with indie rock bands, Dana Falconberry’s alternative musical style is as refreshing as the “Crooked River” she depicts in her latest release, Leelanau. Falconberry...

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The Mountain Goats release 15th album

Ricky Stein October 2, 2012

“Do every stupid thing that makes you feel alive / do every stupid thing to try to drive the dark away.” So opens the Mountain Goats’ new album “Transcendental Youth,” their...

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Local businesses to host seventh annual Benefit Day for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians

Elizabeth Williams October 1, 2012

On Tuesday, more than 250 musical acts will be taking the stage at venues all over Austin for the seventh annual Benefit Day for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. HAAM Benefit Day 2012 will bring...

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Dark Dark Dark deliver eclectic mix of folk tunes with third album “Who Needs Who”

Hannah Smothers October 1, 2012

Slowly replacing the spandex-clad, ultra feminine pop stars of the early 2000s is a new breed of unabashed, bold female musicians like Nona Marie Invie, the feminist front-woman of Minneapolis-based folk-pop...

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Utopiafest offers relaxed, scenic alternative to larger music festivals

Shane Miller September 28, 2012

In the western hills outside San Antonio is Utopia, Texas, a small town with a population of 227, according to the 2010 census. In addition to being known as an idyllic rural community, it has recently...

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New Mumford & Sons release comes up short

Ricky Stein September 27, 2012

The last three years have been very kind to the West London folk scene, specifically to its flagship ensemble Mumford & Sons. The Celtic-inspired quintet scored a major label record deal within two...

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Ben Baxter Band solidifies its sound with its new album this Saturday

Shane Miller September 27, 2012

It’s rare when a band’s music can be enjoyed by listeners of every genre, but the Ben Baxter Band’s wide diversity of influences makes it just that. Drawing heavy influence from blues,...

Grizzly Bear underwhelms with ‘Shields’

Ricky Stein September 20, 2012

“Shields,” the fourth album by Brooklyn-based indie rock band Grizzly Bear, ostensibly finds the quartet painted into an art-rock corner. After the widespread critical acclaim for “Horn...

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