tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57942931610109234462024-03-07T04:18:42.888-06:00Ian's Music BlogPersonal opinions, rants, raves, links and info from the Editor in Chief of Austin Vida and Red River Noise.Ian Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04447658699206142359noreply@blogger.comBlogger630125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794293161010923446.post-45163963037485102652011-07-15T18:54:00.000-05:002011-07-15T18:54:09.189-05:00Moving my blog to Backbeat Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h79opx8GtbmTr2b28SmkyUndyK_EfSCdf1SF6BdXCfPZ2AKKXLRamIwbARHV_NDqrhUcvQbVqPLw7QQwDzfdt_kJ1OB3WhfRHMQYpEPgzHqLwEe7epFMJf9ZcycsUHdkZk-7Vjl_83o/s1600/Ian+and+AJ+cover+shot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h79opx8GtbmTr2b28SmkyUndyK_EfSCdf1SF6BdXCfPZ2AKKXLRamIwbARHV_NDqrhUcvQbVqPLw7QQwDzfdt_kJ1OB3WhfRHMQYpEPgzHqLwEe7epFMJf9ZcycsUHdkZk-7Vjl_83o/s400/Ian+and+AJ+cover+shot.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>While I am not retiring Ian's Music Blog, I am moving it over to the new Backbeat Magazine website we are currently working on.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I started this blog as a fun way to express my thoughts and opinions about music and concerts. I ended up getting real work as a result of this blog with cdFuse, now Double Stereo, and was offered to take over Austin Vida in the fall of 2008. Do512 made me one of their "All-Stars," an honor I am still flattered about to this day. Long story short, my blog has served its purpose. <br />
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Thank you to all that read and supported me. Thank you to those who read and hated or disagreed with what I had to say. It would be a boring world if we all thought the same thing right? A little less indie and bottle service pop music would be nice though.<br />
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So please follow me and my good friend AJ Miranda (pictured above) at Backbeat Magazine. We are working hard to make it the publication that fills the void in local coverage that our local artists so desperately need in these changing times (Waller Creek Tunnel Project, noise ordinances, etc). We also want to make Backbeat the magazine that takes Austin and San Antonio more national with a new website. Why should Chicago or the coasts hog all the national media fame?<br />
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And of course AJ and I will make sure Latino artists are spotlighted and treated like every other mainstream band or genre. We've never been happy about the Latino coverage, or lack thereof, by other mainstream local blogs and publications. That being said, I am happy to assist and consult. Feel free to reach out. <br />
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Sincerely,<br />
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Ian Morales<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BackbeatAustin"><b>Backbeat Austin</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BackbeatMagazine"><b>Backbeat Magazine</b></a><br />
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Yes folks, it is true. I decided to post this video because I am still getting emails and questions about my involvement with Backbeat Magazine and what's happening with Red River Noise. I made this announcement officially at Club de Ville on July 1st. Red River Noise merged with Backbeat Magazine from San Antonio. We will not only be writing for the Backbeat Austin print edition, but also online when we launch the new website. We are currently working on launching that this summer. The first issue drops today at our Block Party on 7th. I can't wait for you all to see it. Click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154069661332333"><b>here</b></a> for the Block Party details.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>My role, just so you are clear, is to wear many hats. I'm part owner, national content editor, handle online promotions and will do some writing when time permits or if the mood strikes. This past month during the transition I've been helping with the debut issue, the Block Party planning, setting up video shoots and wrapping up Red River Noise stuff. I do whatever is needed basically. Our Red River Noise staff is also accompanied now by a great team recruited by our current Editor in Chief, <a href="http://www.somanybands.net/"><b>Sarah Vasquez</b></a>, that she brought with her from <a href="http://www.theaccent.org/"><b>The Accent</b></a>.<br />
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So as you can see, this is a big task but a worth while endeavor. Austin has needed something like the new Backbeat to continue coverage of national touring acts but also take better care of our local scene. In my opinion, the best thing you can do for your local bands and artists is spotlight them professionally in a National publication that gets readership outside of Austin. The web will make sure of that while the print helps tell their story or spread the word here at home. Reaching San Antonio directly and instantly is pretty cool too, something no other publication in town can claim. <br />
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I hope you like what we're doing at Backbeat and look for it in Austin, San Antonio and online. While we get things going online, feel free to visit or "LIKE" the following links to keep up-to-date with Backbeat happenings. We'd love to hear from you. <br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BackbeatAustin"><b>http://www.facebook.com/BackbeatAustin</b></a><br />
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Yes, the word on the street is true. AJ Miranda and I have merged with Backbeat Magazine from San Antonio. We are co-owners and our staff is coming with us from Red River Noise. It's been months in the making and we couldn't be more excited. We are bringing the best in live videos and national content to a organization that already does a stellar job with local coverage in San Antonio. Backbeat Austin is next and we are kicking off the first issue drop with a big block party on 7th Street this Saturday.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Since the Backbeat Austin magazine will feature the best of Austin music, art, culture, etc, we figured we'd bring in some Austin heavy hitters along with some cool lesser known bands to start the party. The lineup and set times are as follows:<br />
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<u><b>Beauty Bar stage</b></u><br />
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8:00pm Sorne<br />
7:00pm Shakey Gr aves<br />
6:00pm Wild Child<br />
5:00pm Little Radar<br />
4:00pm Holiday<br />
3:00pm One Hundred Flowers<br />
2:00pm Hello Caller<br />
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<u><b>Red 7 Inside Stage</b></u><br />
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1:00am Human Error<br />
1200:am Immortal Guardian<br />
11:00pm One Against Many<br />
10:00pm Cutting Losses<br />
9:00pm Amplified Heat<br />
8:00pm American Sharks<br />
7:00pm Megafauna<br />
6:00pm White Widow<br />
5:00pm Hellfire Social<br />
4:00pm The Red 100’s<br />
3:00pm Three Leaf<br />
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<u><b>Red 7 Outside Stage</b></u><br />
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12:30am Zeale<br />
11:30pm LAX<br />
10:30pm Eyes Burn Electric<br />
9:30pm Sounds Under Radio<br />
8:30pm The Boxing Lesson<br />
7:30pm Schmillion<br />
6:30pm Fulton Read<br />
5:30pm Shears<br />
4:30pm Motel Aviv<br />
3:30pm Lean Hounds<br />
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Please understand we won't be doing this big block party for every issue launch, but we have to come out with a bang for the debut. We'll reveal more events and details as they develop, but I can already tell you we have some great things in the works. You'll see.<br />
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Please be sure to check out the official event page on Do512 <a href="http://do512.com/event/2011/07/09/backbeat-magazine-block-party-2"><b>here</b></a> and on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154069661332333"><b>here</b></a>. RSVP on Do512 for $5 Entry. You must bring a copy of the confirmation email and present at door in order to receive discounted entry. I hope to see you there.<br />
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Here's Lincoln Park performing "Iredescent" at Red Square Park in Moscow. The performance was for the world premiere of <i>Transformers: Dark Of The Moon</i>.<br />
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You read that right kids! The popular indie-folk band is coming back to Austin for a headlining show on September 13 with <a href="http://www.kathleenedwards.com/"><b>Kathleen Edwards</b></a>. The concert will be at The Long Center for Performing Arts.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Tickets for the show will be on sale this Friday, June 24 at 10:00 am thru <b><a href="http://www.c3concerts.com/">www.C3Concerts.com</a></b>, <a href="http://www.longcenter.org/"><b>www.longcenter.org</b></a>, the 3M Box Office at the Long Center, or call (512) 474-LONG. <br />
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Watch Bon Iver's music video for "Calgary" below.<br />
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Hip hop fans better get familiar with New York based Theophilus London, especially if you have ACL tickets. His video for his new single "Last Name London" not only teaches you how to pronounce his name but also bumps. London is another M.C. to ride this sort of hipster-hop wave that mixes electronic dance music with an old school flare. His debut album, <i>Timez Are Weird These Days, </i>comes out July 19. He will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live that same night. It seems Theophilus London is going to have a big year.<br />
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Theophilus London online: <a href="http://theophiluslondon.net/">website</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Theophilus-London/13027650750">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/THEOPHILUSL">Twitter</a><br />
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Here's what Hecksher said, according to the press release, about <i>The Warlocks EXP</i> album:<br />
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"<i>I made this experimental record a few years ago. It's called "The Warlocks EXP" and it was all done in pretty much one day. Pretty much one take. I had been working this idea for a few years but could never get it down right. One day, like magic Syd brought me a hand built Oscillator and I gave the idea another go. Just like that it was all done. I think it came out wonderful. Thank you Syd. Just put the whole thing on and don't think about it. Great for well... err... usage of whatever sort you are into. Dave Katznelson was suppose to put this out on Birdman but the artwork didn't get finished on time. Bummer Dude.</i>"<br />
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Listen to The Warlocks EXP below and purchase <a href="http://thewarlocks.bandcamp.com/album/exp"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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This was a rare moment captured on video and I just had to post it for all to see. Punk Rock's Godfather, Mike Ness of Social Distortion, joined <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharksuk"><b>Sharks</b></a> onstage in Virginia recently to perform with them. Why is this a big deal you ask? Mike Ness hasn't performed with anyone for twelve years. The last person was Bruce Springsteen. That is a hell of an endorsement for Sharks. <br />
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Sharks is one of the bands I am looking forward to checking out at this year's Warped Tour. The English punk band is a serious up-and-comer in the U.S. punk rock scene and if you don't know them now, you will soon. I'll make sure of it.<br />
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Check out this new video from <a href="http://terroreyes.tv/"><b>TERROREYES.TV</b></a> featuring Le Butcherettes below:<br />
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Choffel will be performing songs from her new album, <i>Steady Eye Shaky Bow</i>. Get there early as parking is a headache and so are the people further away from the stage who come just "be there" and don't pay attention to the music. I hate sitting and even being around those people and their bad kids. You will want to be up front for this one. Trust me. <br />
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<a href="http://dredg.com/">Dredg</a> is one of my favorite bands. While I prefer older albums from them, <i>Chuckles And Mr. Squeezy</i> is pretty good. On the album you will find this single, "Upon Returning." <a href="http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/premiere_dredg_upon_returning_video/"><b>Alt Press</b></a> debuted this today. Read our interview on Red River Noise <a href="http://www.redrivernoise.com/2011/05/q-interview-dredg.html"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>While they do perform one offs here and there for causes like immigration and whatever else pisses off Zach de La Rocha, the band is no longer the full time entity they once were. So now the tribute era begins...<br />
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My friends at <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><b>Bemba Entertainment</b></a> have put together "People Of The Sun" at <a href="http://www.red7austin.com/"><b>Red 7</b></a> on June 30. The line-up consists of some my friends and favorite local/regional bands: Este Vato, Bombasta, Baby Got Bacteria and Higher Than Why. Sure none of them are the original, but it is all about having fun and coming together with other RATM fans. Like the original band, the People Of The Sun tribute will benefit <a href="http://www.workersdefense.org/"><b>Workers Defense Project</b></a> and <a href="http://www.soulsessionsatx.com/"><b>Soul Session ATX</b></a>. <br />
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Check out the video for which the event was named after below:<br />
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Red 7 is located at 611 East 7th Street. All ages are welcome. Doors are at 9:00pm. Admission is $10. Visit the event on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204433676268679"><b>here</b></a> and on Do512 <a href="http://do512.com/event/2011/06/30/people-of-the-sun-a-rage-against-the-machine-tribute"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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The new video for "Bring It On" premiered on Spin.com today too. Check it out <a href="http://www.spin.com/articles/premiere-gaslight-anthems-divorce-video"><b>here</b></a>. I would have embedded it but it wasn't available yet. Meh.<br />
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The story of Making Movies is an interesting one. You can learn more about them from an interview we did on Austin Vida <a href="http://austinvida.com/music-film/2010/making-movies-interview/"><b>here</b></a>. I've had them on the last three Austin Vida/Bemba showcases and they are just impressive live. They fuse together indie rock, alternative and of course traditional Latin rhythms to create a unique sound that is their own. I hope they continue to tour, write music and eventually catch a big break. It's been a pleasure getting to know these guys and I will be bringing them back to Austin later on. I only hope more people will take notice. <br />
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Watch their music video for their single "Twenty Years" below:<br />
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Listen to Venegas perform ""Si Tú No Estas," "Debajo De Mi Lengual" and "Bien O Mal" below:<br />
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<a name='more'></a>All kidding aside, The Boxing Lesson are coming out with a new EP, <i>Muerta</i>.They are streaming <i>Muerta</i> on their <a href="http://theboxinglesson.bandcamp.com/"><b>bandcamp</b></a> page. Listen to the <i>Muerta</i> EP below:<br />
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</tbody></table>Zlam Dunk are one of my favorite bands. I've followed them avidly since their early days. It still baffles me that they aren't bigger than they are or kicking everyone's ass on Warped Tour. Only youth, talent and a shit ton of energy drinks can birth such a high energy group of dance punks like these dudes.<br />
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Currently Zlam Dunk is in the running for The Recording Conservatory of Austin's 5th Annual Unsigned Artist Competition. The winner gets 100 free studio hours, a bunch of recording gear from Guitar Center, and a show at Stubb's in front of some industry professionals.<br />
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Voting ends on May 19. While there are a <i>few</i> other good bands amongst a bunch of not so good ones, Zlam Dunk is the clear choice in terms of being ready, worthy and marketable for the next level. I haven't really endorsed any bands in contests like this before, but since I work for myself I can do and say whatever I want. I'm Ian Morales and I proudly endorse Zlam Dunk. Listen below and vote <a href="http://www.trcoa.com/uac/voting.html"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The <i>Californication: Season 4</i> soundtrack is ear candy for my fellow early thirty-something, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X"><b>Generation Xers</b></a>. Not only does Better Than Ezra cover "So Alive" by Love and Rockets but the soundtrack includes tracks like Tommy Lee’s solo version of “Home Sweet Home." Other artists I like on the soundtrack include Eagles of Death Metal, Cracker and Monster Magnet.<br />
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What caught me by surprise were three rock covers from the show’s on-screen band <a href="http://queensofdogtown.com/"><b>Queens of Dogtown</b></a>. The band is fronted by Zoë, daughter to Lenny. They cover and soften up one of my favorite power ballads, "I Remember You" by Skid Row, but it's a good cover. You have consider Zoë is only in her early twenties here folks. Check out the video for their other stand out cover, "Would" from the legendary Alice In Chains.<br />
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Purchase the soundtrack <a href="http://californicationtvsoundtrack.com/"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Sib is now performing a new one man stand-up/variety act <i>California Calling: A Story Of Growing Up Punk Rock</i>-a performance piece about his love of music and growing up in California. He'll also be a part of the 13th annual Punk Rock Bowling tournament in Las Vegas which I wish would happen in Austin just once in my life (ahem, <a href="http://www.transmissionentertainment.com/"><b>Transmission</b></a>?). <br />
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Watch a video preview of California Calling below:<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/11970034">California Calling: Joe Sib</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ethanminsker">Ethan H. Minsker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://californiacalling.net/"><b>http://californiacalling.net/</b></a> to download a free audio sample. It's pretty good if I do say so myself.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rivalschools.net/"><b>Rival Schools</b></a> have enlisted Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys to do a remix of their song “69 Guns.” What more do you need to know?<br />
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SPIN.com premiered this yesterday. Ad-Rock replaced the original’s jagged guitar riffs with a spacier sound and a hard thumping bassline. Listen below:<br />
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YES! I love Weird Al and just wanted to share this news with you all.<br />
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This is the trailer for the new short film from Social Distortion for "Machine Gun Blues." I'm told to go to <a href="http://www.voxbloc.com/share/machine-gun-blues"><b>http://www.voxbloc.com/share/machine-gun-blues</b></a> to demand the movie premiere and free show in Austin. The city with the most votes will win a free Social D performance and premiere of the short film "Machine Gun Blues." Whatever I have to do to get Social D back in Austin, I'll do. Mike Ness is my generation's Johnny Cash with ink.<br />
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