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From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
New Frank Smith Song
Frank Smith’s Big Strike In Silver City was one of my favorite releases of 2009. “Highway Eyes,” “Put Me In A Hole,” and “Everybody Knows” were just three of the many, many impressive tracks in this excellent collection of crunching Americana ditties. Well, it seems like the lads in the band weren’t content with resting on their laurels just yet. A new album is pretty much ready already! It’s due next month -- you can stream two new songs -- “Nineteen” on the band's website and “L.O.V.E.” via Austin Sound. Catch Frank Smith at The Mohawk tomorrow night; they’ll be opening up for Eric Bachmann’s Crooked Fingers.
Thu Sep 2 2010 · Posted in Events, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
Fun Fun Fun Fest Update
- New artists added! The Apples in stereo, Todd Barry, Chris Hardwick, Andy Ritchie, Magnifico, Shane Mauss, Terp2it, Moshe Kasher, and Sean Patton -- check out all the profiles on the Fun Fest website.
- New activities added! Alamo Drafthouse’s Master Pancake Video Jukebox, live Tesla Coil show (by Arc Attack), the Austin Facial Hair Club Bearded Kissing Both, and more!
- Single day passes and student discounts are now available. Get your tickets today!
- Registration for the Scavenger Hunt (ie. the most fun you’ll probably have until the fest itself) is now open -- sign up here! We’ll be doing a video during the hunt too so you best be ready to go the distance!
Thu Sep 2 2010 · Posted in Events, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
Interpol Rules
Interpol’s new album is set for release on September 7th and the ensuing tour includes a stop in Austin on October 28th. Next Thursday (September 9th), The Mohawk hosts a special Interpol edition of Austinist Indieroke where you’ll have opportunities to win a vinyl copy of the new record or complimentary tickets to the N.Y. band’s show at Stubb’s next month. Should you turn in one of the top renditions of classic Interpol tunes like “Obstacle 1,” “PDA,” and “Slow Hands” during the course of the evening, that is. In the interim, enjoy the videos for the two new singles “Lights” and “Barricade” below.
Mon Aug 30 2010 · Posted in Events, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
Metal, Metal, and more Metal
- Get your tickets to the epic American Carnage Tour via Ticketmaster. Scheduled stops in September include Dallas (24th), San Antonio (25th), and Houston (26th). You won’t get many chances to see giants like Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax all in one evening!
- Austin’s very own metal gods The Sword released their new album Warp Riders this week. Check out the video for “Tres Brujas” via their MySpace.
- Torche bring the thunder to Red 7 on September 24th. Their third full-length Songs For Singles is due September 21st on Hydra Head Records. Jam out the first single “U.F.O.” via Stereogum
Thu Aug 26 2010 · Posted in Events, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
Diego Garcia Returns
NY band Elefant broke up earlier this year, much to my dismay, but looks like spearhead Diego Garcia has decided continue on as a solo artist albeit with a slightly different sound. Check out his new single “You Were Never There,” plus a couple of classic Elefant tunes below.
Tue Aug 24 2010 · Posted in Music Videos, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
New Video from The Thermals
I love The Thermals. They’re one of the most talented, energetic, lovable punk-pop bands around. Fuckin’ A from 2004 is truly a classic; the rest of their records all include a couple of epic anthems at the least. Needless to say, I am pretty stoked for their show at Red 7 on October 23rd. The new record Personal Life is set for release on September 7th (mega excited for that as well) -- check out the video for the first single “I Don’t Believe You” via Pitchfork. And jam out “No Culture Icons” off their debut More Parts Per Million and “How We Know” off Fuckin’ A below.
Fri Aug 20 2010 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff
Melvins Remixed
I’ll be the first to admit that I should have more Melvins albums in my collection. I had the opportunity catch the band in all its glory back in 1997 at the Austin Music Hall when they opened up for Tool. But somehow, I never got around to accumulating their albums. There’s a lot of them. The esteemed noise-brokers dropped their 20th album The Bride Screamed Murder this past June. “Electric Flower” from the record was recently remixed by a whole host of producers as a part of the Scion A/V Remix Series. I’ve been enjoying these intriguing concoctions this week and I figured so should you – check ‘em out via Preemtiv if you so wish.
Thu Aug 19 2010 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: 2010 Fun Fun Fun Fest Complete Lineup Announced
The complete lineup for this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest has been announced -- check it out on the official website. And enjoy clips from (previously unannounced) marquee acts such as MGMT, Bad Religion, DEVO, GWAR, Designer Drugs, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Mastodon, and A-Trak below. Get your tickets here!
Wed Aug 4 2010 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?
From The Mind Of Adi’s First Friday Frolic – August 6th @ Club de Ville
As mentioned previously, the FTMOA show series is moving over to Club de Ville and transforming into a shindig that occurs on the first Friday of the
month (currently scheduled for August, September, and October). Doors
open at 5 p.m. for First Friday Frolic’s kickoff show on August 6th. I recommend getting there nice ‘n’ early as Austin Daily Press will have some delicious sandwich snacks waiting for you. The beloved Red River St. cart participated in a Food Network contest recently -- The Great Food Truck Race debuts August 15th. You’ll also get to enjoy some wonderfully refreshing beverages courtesy of Waialua Soda Works. As for the music, one of my favorite new bands in town, Burgess Meredith perform at 6 p.m., and the always amazing Ovenbirds headline at 7 p.m.; DJ sets by uLOVEi throughout the course of the evening as well.
A special thanks to the FTMOA event sponsors and supporters -- Austinist, uLOVEi, Giant Noise, KVRX 91.7 FM, Red River Noise and Waialua Soda Works.
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From The Mind Of Adi’s First Friday Frolic Calendar (Club de Ville):
- August 6th: Ovenbirds & Burgess Meredith; DJ sets by uLOVEi
- September 3rd: Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau / Double Stereo Night: Hard Proof Afrobeat, Bus Stop Stallions; DJ sets by uLOVEi
- October 1st: Ultra8201 Night: 'Til We’re Blue Or Destroy, Politics; DJ sets by uLOVEi
- Flux-Rad Night postponed; Details TBA
Fri Jul 30 2010 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup Leaks Part Three
High On Fire, Dwarves, RJD2, The Hold Steady
High On Fire, Dwarves, RJD2, and The Hold Steady will all perform at the 2010 Fun Fun Fun Fest. Enjoy a clip from each artist below; head over to the official Fun Fest website to check out yet another epic video pertaining to today’s announcement.
Thu Jul 29 2010 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup Leaks Part Two
Snapcase, Dirty Projectors, Cap’n Jazz, Yelle, The Gories
The next set of acts performing at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest have been announced! Check out a choice YouTube clip of each artist below and head on over to the Fun Fest website to watch yet another hilarious video pertaining to this release.
Thu Jul 22 2010 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup Leaks
Suicidal Tendencies, Slick Rick, and Best Coast
The complete Fun Fun Fun Fest won’t be released till next month (it will be well worth the wait!), but for the next few weeks, starting today, we’re leaking three bands each Friday. The fifth edition of Fun Fest will take place at Waterloo Park this November.
I am really stoked that Suicidal Tendencies are coming! My grandma unwittingly gave me Lights…Camera…Revolution! for my birthday in 1991. (She entrusted my cousin to buy me a couple of cassettes of my choice for my birthday that year -- I picked ST and Anthrax’ Among The Living…if only she knew!) I used to love that album all through the early ‘90s (and beyond) so I am naturally thrilled to have a chance to catch them live in concert. And of course, I’m pretty excited that legendary rapper Slick Rick and one of my favorite new bands Best Coast are on the bill as well!
Head over to the Fun Fest website to watch a hilarious video pertaining to this breaking news.