David Castro went from booking 50-100 shows a year for his fledgling, Bird Barn Booking Company to wondering if work as a line cook was something he’d have to return to. But then, like a bolt of lightning, the Vancerts concept came to him in the form of an informal, mobile live performance at House Skatepark on December 4.
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When our in-house, local music fan girl, Sonya Hernandez reached out to let us know The Cover Letter’s Jacob Shipman was releasing solo material we jumped at the chance to premiere his new song, “Counting Mistakes” at The Cosmic Clash this week.
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Rich in texture and hard to define, Satalights debut full-length album, Little Star which drops this Saturday, November 7 on Timewheel Records is such an album. There is no doubt bandleader, guitarist and vocalist Alex Scott is both a talented performer and songwriter. We ‘re excited to share this eclectic and musically rich record record today.
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Austin indie rock / shoegaze four-piece Good Field released a new song and accompanying video, “Coyote” today. The song is part of a larger collection of tracks the Austin band has recorded over the years that will be compiled into a full-length record entitled Coyote. Jim Eno (Spoon) provided engineering and production on the record. Dan Duszynski (Loma, Cross Record) mastered the tracks which include this ode to living free that B Movie filmmaker, Zachary Scott transformed into a werewolf themed story just in time for Halloween.
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Last month we reviewed Toronto noise-rockers, Metz’ fantastic new album, Atlas Vending. Today we’re sharing an in-depth interview with band leader, Alex Edkins. We discussed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on touring musicians, the new album and how the Toronto scene compares to Austin’s.
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Today The Cosmic Clash is proud to premiere a video made for Como Las Movies’ cover of Super Grupo G’s track “Cumbia de los Monjes.” The clip clock in at just over four minutes of Latin music bliss, highlighted by visual effects provided by local director and artist, Victor Enriquez, better known as Drip/Cuts.
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Austin born and bred songwriter Scott Collins dropped a new EP Headed North July 2. That five-song EP premiered right here at The Cosmic Clash. Nearly three months to the day of that release date, we are sharing Collins’ new lyric video for his track from the new record, “After the Show.”
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Electronic singer-songwriter, Dena Hope returns Friday with a brand new video for her pop song “Stay.” The clip which premieres today exclusively at The Cosmic Clash draws inspiration from the 90s heyday of MTV with the likes of Fiona Apple and Hayley Williams. With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, perhaps we all need the lighthearted tone of Austin artist, Hope’s new dark wave dance-pop tune?
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We’re thrilled to premiere the band’s exceptional third release, Knock Out (Pecan Crazy Records) today at The Cosmic Clash. The album is a follow-up to one of our top Austin albums of 2019, What’s A Woman To Do.
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Experimental art collective Royal Forrest take a decidedly unique approach to recording. Today we’re premiering their new single “Memories Thinning” in advance of their forthcoming full length, Waiting Drum. The new record hits stores and streaming services August 28 on King Electric Records.
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Collins also makes incredibly good music as you’ll hear on his five-song EP, Headed Home which was released May 31 on his own Side Show Paradise label. The short but powerful EP is the kind of record that leaves you wanting more. That is the hallmark of a gifted songwriter.
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