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Live MusicReviewRobert Dean

Live music review: Nuclear Daisies make a splash at Hotel Vegas

Every once in a while, you’ll be at a show and wag your finger because you just know. That familiar light pops on that a music nerd can recognize when the band onstage isn’t just another local band; they’ve got the sound that moves beyond “this is good” to “this is international.” I’ve been to easily over a thousand shows in my life. I have seen many a band. Sometimes, you catch a Spiritual Cramp and can see from a million miles away, “these guys are gonna blow up,” and slowly but surely, those tours keep getting bigger. I said the same thing about Fontaines D.C., and after catching Austin’s Nuclear Daisies onOctober 28 at Hotel Vegas, I think it’s pretty obvious they have all the correct DNA to make a splash. Some of us can remember when Die Spitz was playing Chess Club. Now, they’re headlining Stubbs.

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Becky RodriguezReviewSong

Song review: Austin act Lola Tried released single off new EP, Hot Shot Barbie

“And just like that…” Austin’s rock four-piece, Lola Tried released the latest single on September 8 for their EP, Feast which dropped four days later. As this is the fourth EP release for the long-running local act, “Hot Shot Barbie” is clear in its effort to build upon their power pop, garage, and indie rock background and make giant leaps toward revamping and further evolving their sound with the upcoming record.

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Michael MalyReview

Live music review: The Black Angels opened new 13th Floor location with album release show

The Black Angels latest recording, Wilderness Of Mirrors (released Friday), was celebrated by the band with an intimate gathering at the new The 13th Floor Bar location, now on Red River near 8th in the Red River District. Announcement of the show and available tickets happened only a week ago.  Within a short amount of time the sub-200 capacity venue was sold out.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Semihelix album release with my education and ThunderStars Saturday

Saturday at White Denim’s Radio Milk Recording Co. compound, local dream pop trio, Semihelix will celebrate the release of their first full-length album, Recoil. Joining the band on the bill are post-rock mainstays, my education and electro-psych duo ThunderStars.

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AlbumBrian HillsmanReview

Album review: Cosmic Chaos “Eye Can See” release show set for Feb 5

Psych rockers Cosmic Chaos have been a prominent fixture on show rosters around Austin recently. Those lucky enough have seen them live understand the intense energy they bring to the stage. The band is  steeped in the local music scene, hosting a series of regularly-scheduled showcases themed The Acid Test.  In addition to their live music efforts, Cosmic Chaos has been busy recording their first full-length album, Eye Can See  which will see its release February 5 at Cheer Up Charlies.

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Brian HillsmanLiveReview

Live music review: Synth pop artist Lou Rebecca album release show at Mohawk

September 19 was a big day for Lou Rebecca.  Unbeknownst to her until the day before, she landed the cover of The Austin Chronicle. The up and coming synth-pop artist would then play her album release show for her first full-length, Restless at The Mohawk the next evening.

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AlbumGreg AckermanReview

Live music preview: Rival Waves to drop debut album Friday at Empire Control Room

Austin rock band Rival Waves are dropping their first full-length album, Transducer this Friday, August 10 at Empire Control Room. The group was voted Artist of the Month by The Deli Austin readers in July. The band recently provided support for Young Rising Sons at 3TEN Austin at ACL Live. Cosmic Clash Presents even had the Joel De La Garza-led act on one of our bills before they unfortunately had to bow out last minute. We’re happy to have a hand in announcing their record release this week as a consolation prize. As a bonus, one of our local favorites, Darkbird perform with Midcentury rounding out the bill. It’ll be an energizing night of rock n roll for local music fans. 

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AlbumGreg AckermanReview

Exclusive Album premiere: Chill Russell to drop rocking debut, host release party at Mohawk Friday

  Austin rockers Chill Russell are set to drop a true rock n roll debut album Friday with a release

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AlbumGreg AckermanInterviews

Interview: Austin singer Robynn Shayne dropped a true country record today

Austin singer-songwriter Robynn Shayne uses a hashtag to promote her work.  It’s called #HustleWithGrace.  When asked about the meaning behind this tag she explained that it’s about positive flow, not being a jerk or trying to step on anyone while making your dreams happen.  It’s about artists helping other artists rise to the top.  To the top is where Robynn is headed.  The Cosmic Clash recently sat down with Robynn at  Detroit style pizza-pie joint VIA 313  in Austin to discuss her latest album, Coffee Days and Whiskey Nights.  This is Robynn’s third release, after her self-titled debut and a sophomore album Rebel Child.

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