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Song Premiere: Summer vibes with new single from Royal Forest

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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Song Premiere: Stiletto Feels hot new single I Wanna Break It

It’s been five years since Austin musician Geoff Earle released his debut album, The Big Fist as Stiletto Feels to critical acclaim. The Austin act makes a triumphant return, premiering hot new single “I Wanna Break It,” the second single from their upcoming Push Back, today at The Cosmic Clash.

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Song Premiere: Primo the Alien drops Sexual Safari today

Although plans for an ambitious summer tour have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has not stopped Primo The Alien from her galactic journey. The synth-pop artist continues to record from the confines of her guest bedroom expanding on her synth-wave legacy. The single “Sexual Affair” was a product of being quarantined for the last couple of months. Today announces the release of the single here at The Cosmic Clash.

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Video Premiere: The Sour Notes take it DIY with Peak

What we love about Austin’s The Sour Notes is how quirky the band is. Their off-kilter approach is in reality a reflection of the band’s founder, Jared Boulanger who writes and composes all of the group’s material. In a larger sense, the band’s DIY approach is reflected in this clip for their song “Peak”.

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Song premiere: The Blowies new single There May Never Be Another X-Mas

Austin pop-punks The Blowies have released a timely single, “There May Never Be Another X-Mas (All I Want for X-Mas is Impeachment) as the U.S. House of Representatives have voted to send two articles of impeachment of President Trump to the Senate for trial. The fact that it’s done in classic garage punk style fits the raw, unrefined approach of President Trump. It’s the right genre for a radical political crisis.

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Song premiere: Let It Rain by Austin’s Christine Renner

The second single from attractive, young Austin indie-pop singer Christine Renner “Let It Rain” is from the talented artist’s upcoming EP Tonight. The rocker is also our Music Video of the Week as well as our song premiere today.

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Video Premiere: El Paso’s Sleepspent present “California”

This week The Cosmic Clash is particularly pleased to present an exclusive music video premiere of “California” by our friends, Sleepspent. The  El Paso-based  indie-rock trio is comprised of members; Austin North (Vocals, Guitar), Grant Gonzales (Bass) and Josh Mendoza (Drums).

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The Sour Notes – Sleater Kinney’s “Modern Girl” – The Cosmic Clash

Check out Austin-based indie band, The Sour Notes take on Sleater-Kinney’s “Modern Girl”!  While on tour in Portland, the group had a chance to play in front of Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney) who had randomly stopped by the club.  The chance encounter inspired Sour Notes founder, Jared Boulanger to create his own version of the legendary Portland outfit’s song, “Modern Girl.” Boulanger describes the experience in his own words below: 

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