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admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:22:00 +0000

CONVERGE IN AUSTIN

Tonight’s Converge show at Red 7 here in Austin definitely renewed my faith in the hardcore scene. You can get bogged down in lame, crust-punk bands with no sense of integrity or unity to the punk ethos, but then you see great bands like these tonight (Converge, Red Chord, etc.) that really show the intellectual depth of bands such as these. When anger is this awe-inspiring people begin to take notice of what kids are so angry about. From opener “Plagues” to closer “Jane Doe” the Converge crew proved they’re the thinking man’s hardcore group once again. Here are some pictures from the gig.
Converge

The Red Chord

Genghis Tron

Coliseum

The Network

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CONOR OBERST RELEASING SOLO ALBUM

As we previously reported Conor Oberst and his Mystic Valley Band may be releasing an upcoming album. Turns out they ARE releasing an album, a solo Conor Oberst one, so says this press release. Conor Oberst, as the album will be called, is set to be released 8/5 and here’s a tracklist. We’ll definitely be picking this one up before we see the Bright Eyes frontman at ACL this year.

01 “Cape Cañaveral”
02 “Sausalito”
03 “Get-Well-Cards”
04 “Lenders In The Temple”
05 “Danny Callahan”
06 “I Don’t Want To Die (In The Hospital)”
07 “Eagle On A Pole”
08 “Moab”
09 “NYC – Gone, Gone”
10 “Valle Místico (Ruben’s Song)”
11 “Souled Out!!!”
12 “Milk Thistle”

Also here’s one more, super upbeat solo track recorded live this past December for your enjoyment!

Conor Oberst – “I Don’t Want To Die (In The Hospital)”

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CAT POWER SHOWS RESCHEDULED

Check out the Cat Power Myspace for more details, but the Austin Stubb’s show is rescheduled now officially for October 11th. The date’s already circled on my calendar!

However, I know everyone gets tired of Cat Power updates lacking content so here’s a bside that’s been floating around the Internet for a while!

Cat Power – Wonderwall (live cover version)

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CRYSTAL CASTLES ON NME COVER?

Check it out! How cool is that? Apparently they’re now a ‘hype band’ that we should be watching out for! Read more about it here. Of course, astute readers of CC already know the deal with these guys.
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ARCADE FIRE ROCK (AGAIN!) FOR OBAMA

The Arcade Fire will be playing in support of presidential nominee (hopefully future president) Barack Obama in North Carolina on May 1st and 2nd in anticipation of the upcoming NC primary (story here). Basically, if you like rock and roll at all you’ll vote for this guy. C’mon people, I think it’s required now if you’re reading this blog.
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SCARLETT JOHANSSON SITE FOR WAITS’ ALBUM

Apparently there’s a site up now to cover the release of the new Scarlett album of Tom Waits’ covers. Luckily if you swing by you’ll be able to hear six tracks from the album and, as I’ve said before, it’s pretty darn good stuff. Definitely worth checking out.

Sorry this took so long to update readers! Internet troubles plague music blogs worldwide I’m sure, it’s just lame when I feel like it’s a really good post. If you like what you’re seeing comment peoples!

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