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(Wo)Men at Work: Sam's Back with Her Latest Look at the Aussie Scene
Music
By Sam George-Allen   
Thursday, 04 June 2009

And to think, thy almost called themselves, "Whateve Hipster Hat is Especially Hip Right Now," but it wouldn't fit well on a CD case.Dead Letter Chorus/Skipping Girl Vinegar/Skinny Gean
Live @ The Troubadour
Brisbane, Australia
May 15, 2009

Hey, folks, how's it? Been some time since I've reported on the goings-on "Down Under", as we will insist on calling it, but believe me, goings-on there have been!

Yes, all is not lost on the Australian music front, as testified by the swingin' gig I scored a ticket to just the other night. Imagine my delight: my favourite venue, a cloudless evening, and a truly inspiring outfit. All signs pointing to rock and roll.

Brisbane favourites Skinny Jean are in full swing when we arrive at the Troubadour, and I'm reminded why I tell everyone about this band.
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South by Soutwest Recap Part II: Julie Andrews versus the Mosh Pit
Music
By Dan Lurie   
Thursday, 16 April 2009

sxsw_parentheticalgirlsSXSW 2009 in Review
Installment Two

We kicked things off Friday at Habana Calle 6, lured by the false promise of free drinks. Portland’s Parenthetical Girls took the stage at noon and unleashed their moody brand of experimental pop on the small but attentive audience.

I’m still not sure how I feel about frontman Zac Pennington’s singing voice. It’s a bit of a mixture between Morrissey and Julie Andrews, which can be hard to swallow. I do appreciate his commitment to character though. Sporting a patterned sweater vest over a mint green button-up shirt, Pennington had no qualms hopping off the stage and skipping through the half-awake crowd as if prancing through hills alive with the sound of music.

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Mikey Goes to Austin: Exhaustion Sets in as the Festival Winds Down
Music
By Mike Spine   
Monday, 06 April 2009

I guess they started celebrating early...Mikey Goes to Austin
Part 4 - March 23

So much for a good night's sleep.

Despite my exhaustion, I couldn't fall asleep until after 2a.m. last night. After not more than an hour I was woken up by hooting and hollering through the paper thin walls of the apartment next door, meaning I slept poorly and insufficiently for the fifth night in a row. My body needs a vacation from my vacation.

After an orange and banana breakfast, we packed and cleaned and Ahmed dropped me off downtown before heading for Houston.
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SXSW Recap: Part 1 Drag Queens and Tender Brisket
Music
By Dan Lurie   
Thursday, 02 April 2009


sxswrecap_thumb SXSW 2009 in Review
Installment One

Vanessa and I flew into Austin late Wednesday night and immediately hit the hay so we’d be in peak form for Thursday’s SXSW festivities. We woke up feeling spry and began our day with Pete’s Original Breakfast Tacos, followed by a steady stream of bloody marys and Pabst Blue Ribbon at the Red Eyed Fly.

We were startled when embedded NadaMucho reporter (and At the Spine frontman) Mike Toschi appeared in long pants and a hooded sweatshirt. Not one to judge, I gave him a hug and welcomed him to join us for beverages. There was music playing but we didn’t pay much attention. We were more concerned with hydrating ourselves for the long day ahead.

After enjoying a few drinks on the patio while J Tillman sound checked, we scampered to the Radio Room for Daniel Johnston. A huge throng of onlookers gathered in eager anticipation of the brilliant, sweat suit wearing songwriter.

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Mikey Goes to Austin, Part 3: Seattle Showcase and Secret Shows
Music
By Mike Spine   
Monday, 23 March 2009
Wicked Pro Wrestler's air keyboard player.Mikey Goes to Austin
Part 3: March 21-22

March 22, 1 p.m.
Ahmed and I walked a hot mile into town yesterday from the sleeping spot and caught a goofy Austin band called Wicked Pro Wrestler on a porch.

Then we caught a bit of a Swedish showcase that didn't move me while waiting for San Diego instrumental metalish band Earthless with special guest J. Mascis from Dinosaur Jr. It was loud, heavy, with long songs that were noodley and Sabbathy on and off. It was good but some lyrics and variety would have made it more interesting.

We wandered out of there and met an Oakland hip hopper named Balance who is playing a show Saturday night with NYC band the Dead Prez. He pointed Hi-Tek out to me - a hip hop artist who has produced songs for Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Snoop Dog. Balance was a friendly guy and an acquaintance of lyrical genius Boots Riley from The Coup, who is one of the few hip-hop bands in my music collection. I look forward to checking out his stuff when I get home.

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Mikey Goes to Austin, Day 2: The Hold Steady and Bad Tex Mex
Music
By Mike Spine   
Friday, 20 March 2009

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!Mikey Goes to Austin
Thursday, March 20

Since I left you yesterday afternoon, I saw a free show at Red 7 with Tennessee workhorses Lucero and Twin City via NYC rising stars The Hold Steady.

Lucero is not my favorite band, but I can appreciate their hard work. My only exposure to The Hold Steady thus far was their performance on one of the late night shows, which was underwhelming, but Dan from Solyoni talked me in to going and I'm glad I did. They sound like a blend of Bob Mould and Bruce Springsteen, and I enjoyed their set as much as the rest of the first-pumping crowd. The show was high energy and definitely worth the 10 minutes I stood in line.

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Mike Goes to Austin: At the Spine Frontman Busts his SXSW Cherry
Music
By Mike Spine   
Thursday, 19 March 2009

sxswday1-_thumbMikey Goes to Austin
A South by Southwest Journal

Wednesday, March 18
5 a.m.

Greetings race fans,

My name is Mike Spine and for the next five days I will be doing my best to offer you my perspective on the legendary music festival in Austin, TX known as South by Southwest.

I come to you as the ringleader for Seattle rock/punk/folk hybrid At the Spine and owner/operator of Global Seepej Records.

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