February 2012
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January 2012
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Paste Streaming Buxton's Nothing Here Seems... →
In advance of the January 31st street date for Buxton’s Nothing Here Seems Strange, Paste Magazine is now streaming the whole dang album online. Go listen to it already!
For another perspective on Nothing, check out All Music’s review, which describes “the members of Buxton as lonely space cowboys looking for meaning in a universe of country-tinged rock roots.”
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Chris Gray Day starting NOW. →
Find all the details in the link above. Head down to the Continental Club block at Main & Alabama, drop (at least) 20 bucks in the jar, and peruse the cool stuff for auction whilst taking in stages of bands. Should the donations actually exceed Chris’s medical bills, the rest of the money will go to the Houston Blues Museum.
DO IT!
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A Sergio Christmas Thing
Days before Christmas, I happened to zip in to Cactus Music to nab a couple albums for my dad. Lo and behold, what should I chance upon finding at the counter but a limited edition Christmas album from Buxton’s Sergio Trevino, featuring appearances by Haley Barnes and Will Van Horn. I snagged it immediately, and let it delight my ears in the car for the rest of my shopping day.
While...
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2012 Best New Artists - Music Artists to Watch in... →
Buxton made Esquire’s list of New Artists to watch in 2012. Congratulations, folks!
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Here and There and Back Again.
Posting’s been scant of late, thanks in part to some home renovations, the holidays, and some general busyness. Unfortunately, I’m just not able to devote the time I’d like to the site. Some new projects in the new year will be taking priority on my time, but rest assured that I’ll still be posting coverage of all things local music. There’s a few posts in the queue...
December 2011
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Upcoming Releases
A couple recent conversations have revealed that there will be a Black Congress LP out around April, and that Grandfather Child’s LP on New West will likely be out in May.
The new Buxton album comes out in late January, by the way.
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Robert Ellis on American Songwriter Compilation
NoiseTrade is hosting The Best Of American Songwriter Sessions as a free download, and local musician Robert Ellis is featured among the artists. Also included are Justin Townes Earle, Damien Jurado, Jessica Lea Mayfield, and Vetiver, among others. For the small price of your email, the collection can be yours - and you’d be foolish not to get it. (via NoiseTrade)
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BOAWS: Weird Party - Honey Slides 7'' →
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Yep, you folks get another one from Texas this week, this time from the Houston area in the form of the debut single from Weird Party out on Sex & Death Records. Containing former members of Fatal Flying Guilloteens and Sugar Shack, I’ve seen them described as some sort of super group….
Weird Party gets a nice little review for their excellent Honey Slides/Sarah Palin...
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Galveston Brew Pub Looking To Book Bands →
Brews Brothers, Galveston’s new brew pub, has recently launched and seems to be pretty keen on supporting local music. If you’re band is looking to travel south a bit, play a show to some non-Houstonians, and drink some tasty beverages, look into it.
For those islanders reading this, consider us a little jealous. Brews Brothers sounds like a nice addition.
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Last Night: Dir En Grey at House of Blues - Rocks... →
For the record, I thought this band was boring as hell. Certainly one of the least intriguing acts I’ve seen of late. But it made for some good photos, and the internet has seemingly flipped their lids in the comments, if that’s interesting to you.
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Dig This: Vol. IX - Rocks Off →
The latest installment of Dig This is now up on the Houston Press site. In it I discuss Cavernous, Chemistry, Drifter, Harts Of Oak, and Folk Family Revival.
November 2011
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AGRO-WAX RECORDS PRESENTS: BULLSHIT VOL. 1
There’s a new compilation called Bullshit Vol. 1 coming out on January 15 through Agro-Wax Records, a small Houston punk label. The 7” record has a limited run of 200 and features songs from White Crime, Crime Wave, Noguey, Secret Prostitutes, and Guilt Party.
Expect to see future releases from Crime Wave, Bloody Hammer, as well as a hip-hop instrumental CD from DJ Sex Panther....
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Locals on American Songwriter’s Top 50 Albums Of... →
American Songwriter announced their selections for this year’s top 50 albums. Making the list are Hayes Carll’s Kmag Yoyo at number 6 and Photographs by Robert Ellis at the 31 slot.
Congratulations, gentlemen! Keep up the good work.
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“Looking for a music lover with Record Store experience or other retail...”
– HIRING - Record Store Assistant Mgr
Craig Brown over at Heights Vinyl is on the hunt for an assistant manager. If you love music like crazy, are an organized and responsible person, and would love a full-time job, you should probably look into it.
Sounds like Heights Vinyl should be open in the...
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Dig This: Female Demand, EndIsNow, Daniel Zen,... →
The latest Dig This is up at the Houston Press. Get hip to more local music. The list just keeps growing, as well.
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Dig This Vol. VII - Rocks Off →
Well, it seems that Young Girls is ending, like far too many good Houston acts do. Before that, they’ll open for Davila 666 on Saturday, though, so catch them while you can.
(Edit: Pete Tijerina chimed up to inform us that Young Girls is not breaking up, but rather taking a break to record. Hooray! Sorry for any confusion.)
The newest installment of Dig This features Western Standards,...
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Watchjettimasstyr:
I have 3 tracks from the new album posted on my bandcamp site. Go get them now. BREAK SOMETHING 11.30.11
Hash is gearing up to release Break Something, in case you hadn’t noticed. As a talented producer himself, the production choices on the three new tracks are excellent.
Check out the new tracks, which includes the Tom Seaver-referencing “The Death Penalty”...
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Chris Gray Steadily Improving
We’re happy to report that Chris Gray, hospitalized last week due to an apparent heart attack, has been steadily progressing. As the Houston Press reports:
Houston Press Music Editor Chris Gray who has been hospitalized since Friday when he collapsed at a Metro light rail station on his way to work, suffering an apparent heart attack, has improved enough that doctors are talking about...
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Aboveground Money
Fat Tony at Fun Fun Fun Fest November 4: MyFoxHOUSTON.com
Fat Tony is in the hunt for some of that “aboveground money.” Check his appearance on Fox 26 this morning.
Favorite quote: “I know some of the other things you mention…”
October 2011
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Voting Open For The 2011 Houston Press Music...
Voting has been open for the 2011 Houston Press Music Awards for about two weeks now, but you’ve still got two more weeks to add your votes to the totals.
Readers are welcome to vote once daily, so if you’re really trying to make ‘em count, go for it.
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“While traditionally a home for indie rock (and now likely more so for...”
– Marissa Moss: Why the South Won (the CMJ Music Marathon, That Is)
Robert Ellis gets a nice mention in the Huffington Post for his recent CMJ appearances, including a surprise two-hour cover set (aka, what Houston is accustomed to calling Whiskey Wednesday). Buxton also gets termed a “southern...
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Busy Kids CD release show with Something Fierce &... →
This is in College Station, on November 18th. If you’re there, you should definitely go. What this means for everyone in Houston, however, is that The Busy Kids will soon have a CD available! Hooray!
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Dig This: Peloton, Coxcombs, Titan Blood, Papaya &... →
The newest installment of Dig This posted over at H-Town Rock today. Take a gander and learn about some more local music.
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Chris Gray Hospitalized
Houston Press music editor Chris Gray was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on his way to work this morning. According to his brother John, Chris is currently in an induced coma at Memorial Hermann.
As 29-95 mentioned, Chris is an “integral part of Houston’s music community.” Ian Wells of KTRU’s Local Show described him as “a good friend to our show, our...
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“Fat Tony came onstage around 10:30 p.m. and killed it, as per usual. He did...”
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Last Night: Das Racist At Fitzgerald’s - Rocks Off
Like I said, we’re happy to have Allison chipping in over here at HTR. You should head over to Rocks Off and read her review of the Das Racist show on Wednesday.
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Last Night: The Black Angels At Fitzgerald's -... →
Also, if you missed it I shot The Black Angels show at Fitzgerald’s two weeks ago. Craig’s review was quite good as well.
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Last Night: St. Vincent At Fitzgerald's - Rocks... →
Click through to see some of my photos of Annie Clark performing at Fitzgerald’s and read an excellent review by Neph Basedow.
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Nosaprise Gives Away Cake
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Nosaprise offers up this freestyle over Beck’s “Loser.” He’s dubbed it “Piece Of Cake,” which is the approximate level of effort necessary to add it to your...
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Mastodon Signing At Cactus Music Thursday
Georgian metal-sleuths Mastodon are in town on Thursday. Their certain-to-be epic show at Fitzgerald’s is already sold out, but fans have the opportunity to meet the band during an in-store signing at Cactus Music that afternoon.
Fans who purchase Mastodon’s The Hunter on CD or any title on vinyl from Reprise Records will receive a wristband that will guarantee a place in line to meet...
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All Ears: Peloton - Twist Off Your Head!
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If you’ve been keeping up with the Guilt Party movement and are anxiously...