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AlbumDaniel SalasReview

Album review: Semihelix has a new seven inch EP out that will revive your faith in indie music

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Rock music is doing just fine thanks to artists like Semihelix. Based in Austin, Semihelix play a mix of American indie underground of the 80s with a smidge of C86 jangle-pop with their chiming guitars, driving bass lines and dreamy vocals. Semihelix has been in the scene over 12 years comprising of mastermind and founding member Geannie Friedman on guitar and vocals, along with long standing comrades Mike Cota on bass and Valdermar Barrera on drums. This solid EP release comes with three bangers; “Slower Pace,” “Renovate” and “Downstream” released on Strawberry Pancake Records.

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Free Week 2024
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Live music preview: Free Week presented by RRCD takes place first weekend of January

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For the first weekend of each year (January 5=6) , Austin non-profit, Red River Cultural District (RRCD) celebrates the new year by inviting music fans to a free, no-strings-attached series of shows from local bands and touring acts as a part of Austin’s annual Free Week. With each consecutive year of door cover-free performances, a wide array of local talent takes the reins to deliver a weekend full of fun and musical discovery. With Austin mainstays like Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, Billy Glitter, and Redbud being invited for the parties, Free Week is Austin’s destination to dip into a little bit of everything as the local talent prepares for yet another year in the vibrant Austin music scene. Here are some acts music fans should catch over the first weekend in January. All for free in the Red River Cultural District in the downtown Austin area.

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Semihelix Downstream
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Video premiere: Semihelix released dreamy new single Downstream Friday

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Semihelix is back with a brand new single “Downstream” (Hen House Studios), a shoegaze anthem that perfectly captures the late summer vibe and invites us all to take a deep breath and let shit go. Band members Geannie Friedman (guitar/vocals), Mikey Cota (bass) and Valdemar Barrera (drums/vocals) bring their signature sound to this anthem about going through the fire and opening ourselves up to a better, more chill way of being.

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Die Spitz
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Live music review: Night one of Free Week 2023 featured Et Ceteras, Semihelix and Die Spitz

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hursday evening’s relatively balmy weather, a full slate of great music and a full-fledged PR and spnsorship push from the Red River Cultural District team translated to full rooms, elated fans and even happier local musicians. Night one featured Et Ceteras and Semihelix at 13th Floor while Die Spitz played to a capacity crowd inside Stubb’s down the street. 

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Liz Burrito & Geannie Friedman play BLK Vinyl for SIMS this Sunday

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This Sunday afternoon BLK Vinyl is hosting a benefit for SIMS Foundation featuring solo sets by Liz Burrito and Geannie Friedman (Semihelix) from 4-7 p.m.. KOOP DJs will also be on hand to spin records while visitors browse the bins at the independent record store tucked away on East 6th Street.

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best austin albums 2021
AlbumGreg Ackerman

Best Austin Albums of 2021

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It’s one of our lesser known virtues as a music town that Austin musicians record as much good music as they perform. The best Austin albums of 2021 include Hip-hop, Dream pop, Indie pop, Blues and even Cumbia sounds.

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Live music review: Semihelix had magical night at Radio Milk with my education and ThunderStars

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The unbridled bliss that comes when thing are aligned was present Saturday at East Austin’s Radio Milk Recording Co. The studio White Denim built is also a performance space that is truly special. It was the perfect spot to highlight the work Geannie Friedman of Semihelix has done with her new record, Recoil, which by all accounts is a hit with listeners near and far.

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

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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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Live music preview: Semihelix bandleader Geannie Friedman to play BLK Vinyl solo in-store

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After a successful dry run with Go Fever last weekend at East Austin’s BLK Vinyl’s first outdoor show, the venue is hosting their second such event this Sunday, October 17. This time the in-store guest is Semihelix bandleader, Geannie Friedman who is playing a solo set to promote her debut full-length record release.

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