Samantha Crain

Samantha Crain of Oklahoma stopped through Little Rock, AR last night to play the beloved White Water Tavern.It was a huge surprise to me, as I only stopped by to see an old friend. This little firecracker stands about 4 foot 10 and carries the voice of a giant. Her music is like dark southern rock with a nice punk rock edge. I'd definitely go see her again. Check it out.
Samantha Crain - Songs in the Night

Samantha Crain - Devils in Boston

Samantha Crain - Rising Sun

El Perro Del Mar

Here is a little taste of another jewel straight out of Sweeden. Id like to see her live with the XX instead of covering  it.
el perro del mar - change of heart

el perro del mar (the XX ) Shelter Cover

el perro del mar - Inner Island (the hood internet remix)

el perro del mar - Hello Goodbye

Foals

Im really liking these guys..They are known for something new to me called "Math Rock" This is accomplished by using complex rhythms and variable tempos typically led by drums and guitar.
Fresh out of Oxford England with their second Album; Total Life Forever.

Foals- Total Life Forever

Foals- Black Gold

Avi Buffalo

For Bart

Avi Buffalo – What’s In It For? (MP3)

Avi Buffalo – Remember Last Time (MP3)

Muse

Muse - Map of the Problematique (Does It Offend You, Yeah Remix)


Muse – Knights Of Cydonia (Live)

Tom Waits

I was really feeling TW last night... this video is pretty great.

Tom Waits: Heart Attack and Vine

Crystal Castles

     



















 I've always been a huge fan and a slight sucker for a beautiful front woman; I'm afraid Alice Glass of Crystal Castles takes the cake. Oh yeah, and her music is rad too. A lo-fi electronic duo from our badass neighbors in Ontario, Canada.

Crystal Castles-Lovers Who Uncover ( Remix)

Crystal Castles-Mother Knows Best

Crystal Castles- Seed

Yeasayer

Yeasayer played two shows in Austin over the weekend. We were the lucky ones as this is the only city they are playing twice on their current tour. It was hands down my favorite show of the year. Afterward we went to their DJ set at Lambert's. That was average at best. I highly recommend checking these guys out if you get a chance.
Yeasayer- Ambling Alp

Yeasayer- O.N.E.

Yeasayer- Madder Red

Yeasayer- Madder Red (Dr. Rosen Remix)

Amadou & Miriam

A blind couple from Mali with an amazing sound dubbed, Afro Blues!
My local music goddess http://www.nudewithoutsong.blogspot.com. made me a
brilliant mix yesterday and these guys jumped out instantly.
Sarah D your cd totally made
the drive out to Spicewood today. Im going to play that cd to my tomatoes to make them
happy and healthy.

Amadou & Miram- Sabali

 Theophilus London- Sabali Remix

Amadou & Miriam-C'est la vie

The XX

Perfection

The XX-Intro

The XX- Infinity

The XX-Shelter (Remix)

The XX- Crystalised (PDA Remix)

SXSW 2010 (she and him,frightened rabbit,broken bells,hudson mohawke,the walkmen, JJ, holy ghost)

What an amazing time we had this year at SXSW. Long sun drenched days, longer nights of bright lights the best music in the world, and even better friends. I haven't left the comfort of my couch for two days for anything other than spaghetti, ice water, and popcicles....would I do it all over again....Where do I sign up?!

Here are some pics and a little playlist. 

Kid Cudi-Alive ft. Ratatat

Health- Lost Time (Pictureplane Remix)

The Black Keys – Tighten Up (Prod. by Dangermouse)

Neon Indian-Deadbeat Summer

Stars - Sleep Tonight (Junior Boys Remix)
Biggie vs Tupac vs The xx – Runnin With The xx (Quix vs Elliot Blend)

The Walkmen @ Stubbs

She and Him @ Lustre Pearl

Dagnushka and Boboskin @the Helloooooo.com house party.

Hands down the best part of the Weekend!
Props to Shok and Gilberto

Jane from seaofshoes.com and my favorite Boboskin again... of
Jessicasmirror.com

Keep an eye out for these guys...they killed it

Frightened Rabbit @The Parish

Broken Bells @ Stubbs

I put some miles on these boys this weekend, not sure if I danced more
or chased around this pizza eating fool below..either way the chucks
dominated.

Gilberto burning his tongue

Hudson Mohawke @ The Parish

Helloooooo.com house party...everyone who played was so
good. especially homeboy below.

JJ @ Mohawk  ...Weirdest Live Show I've ever seen.

Beautiful people beautiful weather

Holy Ghost @ Malverde
Thanks Delfo, Malverde is incredible..scope all the green.

White Widow @ Cafe Mundi

MVaughn...gotta love this girl..

certainly not least..Willy closing it down! 

Cheers to everyone who came and played with us. It was one for the books for sure.

If I had only caught that XX show....hmmm

Helloooooo.com House Party SXSW 3/20/10....

The Happen-ins-You've Been Bad

The Happen-Ins-Baby

Phantogram @ Mohawk 3/17/10

The Love Language.

The Love Language- Lalita

The Love Language- Blue Angel

The Love Language- Sparxxx

The Love Language- Providence

Tonight @ The Cedar Street Courtyard 1AM.
Austin, Texas 4th & Lavaca

This NC group is RAD! Be Sure to Check IT Out

Portugal. The Man, The Dig, Port O'Brien @ The Parish 3/6/10

Edward Sharpe Home Remix

If you love this song like everyone does you are sure to enjoy this little twist.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros- Home RAC Remix

Broken Bells

Danger Mouse and Lead singer of the Shins James Russell Mercer have gotten together to form Broken Bells. These tracks were leaked so grab yourself a little taste and get then go get the CD. It comes out tomorrow 3/9/10. Broken bells will be performing SXSW Wednesday the 17th 11:00pm @Stubbs. Should be just about perfect as The Walkmen come on around 8:45 followed by Spoon at 12:15. See you there.

Broken Bells: "The High Road"

Broken Bells: "Sailing to Nowhere"

Broken Bells-"Vaporize"

Mark Linkous

Sparklehorse.. Truly one of the all time greats! His lyrics could be spoken with no music and still blow your mind. The statement left by Marks family was pretty amazing; “We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you.”

He died at 47. 

Sparklehorse-Some Sweet Day
Sparklehorse-It’s a wonderful life
Sparklehorse-Just War (Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals)

Sparklehorse and Danger Mouse- Revenge

Sparklehorse-Sad And Beautiful World
To me, Sparklehorse always sounded like October. Or at least how October felt in Ohio. Beautiful, but sort of sad, knowing that Summer was over and winter was looming...the last of the bright colors, muted and fuzzy. But still the prettiness lingers. That is what October looks like in Ohio, and what Sparklehorse sounds like.

-The Swill Merchant

80s Australia throwback

The Church-Under The Milky Way


The Church- Spark


The Church-A New Season

Two Door Cinema Club – “Something Good Can Work”

Two Door Cinema Club – “I Can Talk”

Two Door Cinema Club- This Is The Life