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Spotlight On: Gillian Grassie

Gillian Grassie writes catchy, intellectually-stimulating pop and folk-rock songs. She sounds like a classically-trained opera singer trying her hand at jazz—and succeeding. She plays the harp.
Stillicide is not a crime

What’s more mind-blowing? That such a gently poetic line eventually leads to the not-so-poetic proclamation “your shit still makes me sick”? That the song’s hard rock riffs give way to a lengthy scat workout from the lead singer? That the song’s title is merely the word “The”? Or that a crime motif is the basis for a song by a band whose name sounds like…a crime? Whatever your answer, one thing is certain: if you’re looking for the next standard-issue modern rock band, don’t look at Stillicide.

Agylyty, Your Favorite MC

Imagine your eyes are closed, music starts to run through your head... a couple of slow beats begin to vibrate through your chest, followed by a few eighth notes on the hi-hat.
LIONS - The Interview

Ramus Dahl sits down for conversation with band members of Austin based rock group, 'Lions the Band'. Take a second to learn about these guys, their music and life in the indie rock scene.

Folk by Association shares their thoughts on Indie Music: "...do it yourself, or nothing gets done."
Interview: Crew54

Straight outta Killeen... Crew54's tearin it up in Austin. AustinHipHopScene recently got a chance to catch up with them in their busy schedule. Thanks for taking the time... here's what they had to say...

cheapShotPhilly.com's Kevin McElvaney reviews a creative 3 set show taking place in Ardmore PA.
Shannon Cole: Rockin' Sexy Right.

“Does it bother you that I’m not a Barbie doll?”

No, it doesn’t bother me at all. Shannon comes off as the quirky, cool neighborhood chick who just has fun with who and what she is—and you can either take her or leave her. Now, that’s sexy.

The Hard Sell

...High-energy, genre hopping...and a few choice words.  That was the hard sell.

This World Is Not Perfect

Jon Dee Graham...shattered beer bottles...and a giant, bucking chicken
Talk Music

So, you wanna go to this show with me?

Sure, what kind of music is it?

Umm…I dunno, like hip hop, but not rap like hip hop more like spoken word slam hip hop but not too heavy on the poetry side, you know with a band, and this like washing machine thing…and a trumpet too.

Can’t forget the trumpet. Gotta love a horn.

Let’s Dance: Mixed Bag in Brooklyn

Let’s Dance:  Mixed Bag in Brooklyn
The Join and BioDiesel at Studio B
Brooklyn, NY
February 16, 2008

Re: El Lions?!?

February 28th took me to the Three Kings Tavern on south Broadway in Denver.  This is an end of town where the fetish shops outnumber the second-hand stores.  This end of town is loaded down with pubs and taverns and a gritty feel which only serves as a magnet to the city's collection of trendy folk – not to mention the band of people looking to escape the norm..

Monday be damned, The Little Elmore Reed Blues Band is gonna have a good time.  And, if you’re stopping by TC’s Lounge to join them, you don’t have a choice not to. 

 

 

RickShon: The Music Behind the Man

Accompanying interview to already posted article.

The American music business has an ongoing ebb and flow: periods in which the recording and broadcasting industries undergo much consolidation and centralization, and other periods characterized by deconsolidation and decentralization....

East Side Speakeasy

TC's Lounge on the east side is a cool blues bar where you can kick back and let your stress slip away.

New York post-punk/art rock band The Liars put together an impressive set on Saturday night at Mohawk. Though a tinge of hesitation lingered from front man Angus Andrew’s back injuries, he still managed to pull out all of his usual impressive stage antics.
SavageKat is just good music.

I don't know why I need to flower things up, it is what it is. I listened, I liked it, and the details behind such decisions are in the full review, which you should read.

NAS was wrong when he told everyone, "Hip-Hop is dead"; just like the human race itself, hip-hop has evolved paring seemingly opposite musical styles together. Philly's own Grimace Federation fuses jazz, hip-hop, post-rock, and electronic music in a fresh, unheard way.
From the Street to the Stage: Audible Eye

Audible Eye is a Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist who began performing on the streets of the city last year. Recently, he has taken to the stage, utilizing everything from solo bass guitar to belly dancers to entertain his fans.

Just like it says in the title. Philadelphia's Downtown Harvest draw comparisons as far and wide as Beck and The Pixies. There's something very 1990s about them, and their fun-loving attitude and spontaneity make them stand out in the current indie rock scene. Make sure you read about them here first, before they're all over the radio and you wish you had!
Any Given Monday

Our very own David Chaitt reviews hotspot Silk City Diner and their weekly 'Back 2 Basics' show. 
Female Power Trio Mystifies and Rocks

Female power trio, The Gypsy Fembots, let us know that the roots of rock and roll have not blown away into the wind.

Mixed Bag is a progressive, guerilla-style mélange of production, management, and promotion. "We bring a complete package that nobody else has."
Haunting Oboe Music of Austin TX

Samantha Newton explores local Austin band "Haunting Oboe Music". Read about what she discovers while getting to know the band and attending their recent show at Antone's.
Back to the Basics with The Theater Fire.

I feel like I’m living in a time when so much integrity is lost in the music scene. Where’s the show? If you feel like I do, than The Theater Fire is the thing for you.
Copyright(s)

Copyrights and acts of copyrights
Technically Techno, But Entirely Creative

Exstus blends emotions, vibes, and massive creativity with every song he creates.

Living Better...Electrically.

Perfectly Independent.

Quixotes True Blue unfortunately hosted Progressive Motions local bands show, Sunday night.
Loxsly of Austin

My take on a great new band, Loxsly, in a city that I love. But, it is a city that needs some rennovations in the musical outlook department.
RickShon: The Man Behind the Music

RickShon is no overnight celebrity.  Hell, he isn't even signed.  But that is just what makes him so interesting.
A look at The Sessions

I take a deep, informed look at The Sessions only to discover it is like diving head-first into the shallow end of the pool.
Your Best Booking Deal

Strategies to avoid Booking and Touring Missteps