Author Archives: Robert Duffy

SXSW Updates: Pitchfork and Waterloo Records

Pitchfork is doing official shows with SXSW this year as well as some unofficial events. Waterloo is doing daily in stores. Continue reading

SXSW Updates: The Strokes, Bloodshot Records, Brooklyn Vegan (+more)

The Strokes have confirmed they are doing a free show at SXSW. Party like it’s 2000.

More shows have been announced. Keep reading.. Continue reading

Nicole Atkins: New Album, Tour, MP3, Video, Conan

MP3: Vultures
MP3: Vitamin C (Can cover)

Lots of Nicole Atkins news to get up to speed with. First off, her latest album, Mondo Amore, was released earlier this month. She is in the middle of a tour, and last week performed on Conan.

Keep reading for tour dates, Conan video, and more. Continue reading

SXSW Unofficial: Music for Listeners 2 Day Event Featuring Spinto Band (+ more)

Music For Listeners has posted details for their two day event at Red House Pizzeria.. Continue reading

SXSW Updates: Floating Fest, SxSeattle, GigaCrate, more

Some updates for your lovely Sunday morning…. Continue reading

Radiohead Releases New Album a Day Early, Premieres New Video

Depending on whether you love or hate Thom Yorke, this video will make you feel more of THAT emotion.

Radiohead announced a new album coming out Saturday but released it today basically because it was ready to go. Pick it up digitally or fancy vinyl package here.

SXSW Unofficial Updates: Under the Radar, The Bell House

The Bell House along with Flavorpill, The MuseBox and I Rock I Roll present AUSTIN BFFs. Nite Jewel, Esben and the Witch and more are scheduled to play. Full details (including RSVP) can be found here.

Under the Radar Magazine also announced two shows… Continue reading

Lots of Great Bands Playing Free Shows During SXSW at Hotel San Jose

Details for Thu/Fri/Sat shows..

Hotel San Jose | JO’s Coffee
1316 South Congress Ave.

++ Thursday, March 17th, 2011 ++

8 PM World Party
7 PM The Cave Singers
6 PM Vetiver
5 PM Hacienda
4 PM The Civil Wars
3 PM John Grant with Midlake
2 PM Dry The River
1 PM Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion
12 Noon The Tillers Continue reading

MP3: “Antrim” by Mike Shiflet

MP3: Antrim

Mike Shiflet has been getting a well deserved round of attention on his latest album, Llanos. People curious of the noise genre of music should definitely check out what he’s doing.

People of Columbus can see Mike Shiflet Marotta Hour series at the OSU Urban Arts Space.

Download the MP3 above or stream the entire album here:

PREVIOUSLY: Mike performed at our five year anniversary show. Read the interview here.

The Black Swans Update: Brooklyn, Spain, Portugal, Kickstarter

The Black Swans‘ new album is coming out digitally and CD via Misra Records this spring. They’re trying to raise the money to release the album out on vinyl using Kickstarter. They’re almost at the halfway point and you can help push it to its goal here.

The band is in Brooklyn tonight (Zebulon) and tomorrow (Union Hall) and then head off to Spain and Portugal. Continue reading