Nothing’s Shocking by Jane’s AddictionWe were a little surprised yesterday when we (a handful of DC-9 writers) realized just how many albums we owned with topless women on the covers. As we were finishing up the list of favorites for our slideshow featuring 18 of the best topless album covers…
So, the latest in the Punk Goes… series just came out, and it includes a track by The Secret Handshake. What did Luis do for Punk Goes Crunk? A cover of Skee-Lo’s “I Wish.” You read that right. It’s up on The Secret Handshake’s MySpace, iTunes (99 cents and it’s…
The Mars Volta at the Palladium Ballroom Tuesday, April 8.The Mars Volta April 8, 2008 Palladium Ballroom Better Than: Listening to your old At The Drive In discs. I was damn excited when this show was announced in February. Damn excited. I hadn’t had the pleasure of seeing The Mars…
It’s nothing unusual for The Door to host a battle of the bands event. The club seems to have at least one a month whether here (May 16) or in Fort Worth (this Saturday). But come April 26, The Door’s battle takes a different angle. Bands wanting to become almost…
Austin blues musician Black Joe Lewis came to town over the weekend. Those who didn’t make the show — myself included — should check out the video the Granada posted to YouTube of Black Joe Lewis keeping things lively at the April 5 show. — Chelsea Ide…
As AFI Dallas wrapped up, the Polyphonic Spree took to the House of Blues stage Saturday night as AFI Dallas finished up. Over on Unfair Park, Wilonsky said the PSpree “bewitched the audience of mostly outta-towners and/or Preston Hollowinners (Holloweeners?) where the Polyphonic Spree bewildered, then absolutely bewitched the audience…
It might never be too early to start making plans for Austin City Limits, but its Web site is offering some early enticement. ACL has released a pretty sweet mash-up by Car Stereo (Wars) with songs by some of the bands expected to play the fest. Now you just have…
I just got some new word on the big UltraViolet compilation CD being put together by bands Lovie and El Gato. We mentioned the disc before, listing the slew of local bands slated to be on it, but Lovie front woman Rebecca Dixon revealed all the bands debuting previously unreleased…
Friday night we went the art route and hit up AFI Live Wire and Hal Samples’ gallery opening, but come Saturday we were all about live music. Also, the Mars Volta ticket winner is named after the jump. Collin Herring at The Cavern We caught Fort Worth’s Collin Herring and…
Collin Herring, Austin Collins April 5, 2008 The Cavern Better than: pretending to be alt-country by drinking Lone Star while listening to The Drams or Old 97’s. Fort Worth’s Collin Herring and Austin’s Austin Collins put on an Americana song writing clinic Saturday night at The Cavern in front of…
We’ve told you about Holy Diver before, but with its mini instruments and party band attitude, we thought the group might be more of a whimsical fun band instead of actual rock ‘n’ roll rebels. According to a posting the band members put out, they were “fired from a gig…
Anyone else excited to see Mars Volta next Tuesday, April 8? Well, if you’re wanting to go but not drop the $35 for a ticket, we’ve got your back. DC-9 has managed to get its grubby hands on a pair of tickets to the show. We’re making this contest very…
Odis at the Ridglea Theater last Friday. (Jonathan Finley)Dallas band Odis released its debut album Feel in February. We heard the rock band play the new tunes live last weekend at the Ridglea (see the pictures), so when we heard the band posted the song “Breakin’ Me Down” to its…
Dallas pop-rockers The Vanished will play the Journeys Backyard BBQ with The Secret Handshake and Aiden.With upcoming tours with Cobra Starship and Cartel (at home and abroad) on tap for The Secret Handshake, the band is still up for doing a local mall show every now and then. OK, so…
Symbolic One. According to a post on Symbolic One’s blog, Young Buck raps over one of his beats on a track called “I Got Money,” which just leaked to HipHopGame.com. If you don’t recognize the name, Symbolic One (S1) is one of the area’s most respected producers and part of…
Known for its unique fusion of emo, classic rock, hardcore and progressive metal, Chiodos inhabit a realm all its own. Hailing from the small town of Davison, Mich., the sextet’s recently released sophomore effort, Bone Palace Ballet, debuted at No. 5 on Billboard’s Top 200. Chiodos’ meteoric rise is especially…
Taste of Chaos 2008 featuring Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold April 1, 2008 Nokia Theatre Better Than: This week’s Rob & Big. (Oh, we TiVo’d it.) Download: Avenged Sevenfold live photos. Avenged Sevenfold live at Nokia. (Matt Mueller) After a handful of hassles trying to get into the Taste of Chaos…
Bring on quadraphonic sound!If you like the CD and record selection at Good Records, you better schedule a visit, pronto. Today is your last chance to buy CDs and vinyl at the beloved Greenville Avenue store. Manager Chris Penn said the change is the result of the soaring number of…
Maryland’s The Mishaps are worth your five bucks. Busted the day after rent was due? Oh, we feel you. Luckily, Wednesday night we can get a fix of rock ‘n’ roll at Rubber Gloves with The Mishaps for a mere $5. If the five bucks feel steep, keep in mind…
Black Tie Dynasty at the Ridglea Friday night. (Jonathan Finley)It was an indie kind of weekend — we saw Black Tie Dynasty and PlayRadioPlay! and hit up the Spring Indie Fest. Burning Hotels, Black Tie Dynasty at Ridglea Theater We drove on over to Fort Worth Friday night to catch…
Sometimes at comedy shows you just have to resign yourself to not getting it, and that’s what I did at last night’s Neil Hamburger show at Rubber Gloves. That was until his set was over, when I realized he’s supposed to be that bad. In a dated suit and a…
Matthew and the Arrogant Sea has just posted three new songs on its MySpace. All are from the Denton band’s new album, Family Family Family Meets the Magic Christian. The new tracks are “Marry me Annie,” “Pretty Purple Top Hat” and “Mock Origami.” Below is a video from the writing…
