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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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Whalers band sail past marketing, focus on music

Hannah Smothers September 19, 2012

There is a line that separates cool impartiality from blatant unprofessionalism, and local alternative-rock band Whalers is attempting to build their career by flirting with that line. Made up of five...

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Afrobeat Meditation empowers, educates through movement

Olivia Arena September 19, 2012

Across from East End Barber Shop and next door to several abandoned buildings in East Austin, the Orun Center of the Cultural Arts looks to be little more than a run-down, graffitied shack. But this multicultural...

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Longhorn trombone ensemble heard across ocean

Elijah Watson September 18, 2012

As Subito Bones co-creator Alex Glen begins to set up his trombone, his eyes become fixated on the instrument. He carefully attaches the horn to its slide. The mouthpiece is the final part of this musical...

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The realism of Emily Wolfe sets her apart from others

Hannah Smothers September 14, 2012

Emily Wolfe transcends the ranks of ordinary musicians. Already the charming innocence and genuineness that are all her own are apparent as she confesses that this is her very first time inside Caffe Medici....

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Dylan’s gift of visualization still dazzles

Ricky Stein September 13, 2012

“Listen to that Duquesne whistle blowin’/Blowin’ like it’s gonna sweep my world away” Opening with the innocuous, melodious chimes of “Duquesne Whistle,” Bob...

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