The retro new wavers in Dallas’ Mahteo are undergoing several changes. Founding member Rene Espinosa recently filled us in: “We are getting a new guy who will dedicate himself to vocals and we are even changing the name of the band.” Rene, who formed the band with his brother, Raul,…
I admit that golf on television is a super, super drag. But have you ever actually been to a live golf tournament? Even if you don’t know your Tiger from your Lion-O, you can still enjoy yourself as you stroll through a perfectly manicured garden (really, that’s all a golf…
The influences of the Blackheart Society’s Oh!! Oh!! are clear from first listen. It’s Brit rock meets classic rock, and for a few standout tracks, the mix works very well. The raucous “Don’t Say You Love” and “I Want You” are especially reminiscent of The Rakes’ best work with their…
Pikahsso, Picnic and Tahiti have pretty much become synonymous with Dallas hip-hop in recent years. The contagious fun of their debut album, 2006’s Tres Monos in Love deserves its share of credit. So does PPT’s constant performing and knack for self-promotion. But something happened between that first release and the…
We usually talk about music in this space. Well, as I understand it, James Dante Kings was a talented percussionist. I can’t say that I know this for certain; I’ve never heard Kings play. But I do know that the 17-year-old high school senior was supposed to start studying at…
The Subchronicles Crew (Mark Zizzo) It’s been a while since local hip-hop heads actually had to decide between two shows going down at the same time. But tomorrow is one of those nights. As part of their whirlwind local Denglish CD release tour, PPT will perform with Chomsky vet Glen…
Wondering why DC9 blogger Quia Querisma called last weekend’s Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z show “best concert I’ve attended in my life”? Well, this video might help a little… …but I imagine it doesn’t quite do the show justice. Or so the rest of her lavish praise on the gig…
Blackheart Society has a new disc coming out. (Fred Holsten) You’ll see my review of Blackheart Society’s new disc Oh!! Oh!! in this week’s Observer. It’s a lukewarm review. But I outwardly praise a few of the track on the disc, including this one: Download that ish. It’s pretty a…
Well, is it well? John Spengler, the youthful mastermind behind local rockers It is Well is staying busy, recording new songs and trying to figure out exactly where his music belongs. “I get so caught up in the expectations of what genre I need to be that I lose sight…
The preliminary cuts of The Opposite Attract’s “Nervosa” video have been up on Vimeo since late February. But the video’s only been watched 45 times–which is a shame, since it looks badass: Nervosa from Vicious Symmetry on Vimeo. We’ll let you know when we catch wind of the final version…
Freddie King. The Art Decade blog, which specializes in “music of the ‘long seventies,'” recently posted a couple of live tracks from a performance by local blues legend Freddie King in France in 1974. The tracks are pretty solid, too, so head on over and download ’em. –Pete Freedman…
We already told you about Jon Bon Jovi joining Bruce Springsteen on stage at the AAC over the weekend. Now we have news that Alejandro Escovedo joined Bruce on stage last night in Houston. Here’s the video… It looks like the Houston deal was more planned out; Bon Jovi basically…
Torn ACL fest? Austin City Limits announced its lineup today for its September 26-28 festival…and we’re a little underwhelmed by it. There are a lot of good bands on the bill, sure. But we’re most excited about the fact that both Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears and Sharon…
Decent sound. Minimal obstruction. Up close. And it all comes from the British Sea Power show at The Loft on Friday. Ch-ch-check it out: And the guy who shot it also shot a whole lot more. Pretty much the whole set from the looks of it. –Pete Freedman…
So, I alluded to this earlier today… …and, of course, it was only a matter of time before it ended up on Youtube. –Pete Freedman…
Brad Bevill, guitarist for old-school area punkers, Greyskull, is currently working for a digital marketing/advertising agency in Finland. But Bevill promises to return to town in July with some new music in tow. Apparently, when not learning how to con honest folks out of their money overseas, he’s has been…
If you’re an e-friend of John Freeman–or his defunct DIY venue–chances are you recently received a bulletin item letting you know that you can still donate toward Sloppyworld’s outstanding legal fees. We spoke to the Dutch Treat today, and he clarified (again) that Sloppyworld will not reopen. Even if he…
Human Giant – Desert Island Discs on FunnyOrDie.com …and it’s hilarious. –Pete Freedman…
Oh, ohhhh, it’s Magic! Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band April 13, 2008 American Airlines Center Better than: Actually going to New Jersey and having to put up with all the meatheads on the Shore. Texans got all the New Jersey they could possibly handle at the American Airlines…
Interesting weekend in the D. Not too much happening by way of local acts–nothing super exciting, anyway. But the touring ones are pretty sweet. Anyway, here’s your weekend: The Paper Chase, Faux Fox, Mount Righteous 9 p.m., Friday, April 11, at Rubber Gloves, Denton This is clearly the standout local…
This week at DC9, we posted another vibrant round of mp3s for you to download. If you missed any of it, here’s your reminder: PPT — “Who’s That Girl” Versatile (feat. Carmen Rodgers) — “Dream” Record Hop — “Maths” Ra Ra Riot — “Each Year” The Cut*Off — “Luggage For…
Uke can do it, put your back in to it. Jake Shimabukuro is something of a marvel. He doesn’t play a traditional instrument (he plays the ukulele), and he doesn’t sing (all his songs are instrumental). And yet he’s been able to make a name for himself in the music…
