Entries from Austinist tagged with 'sunkilmoon'
April 3, 2008
There seemed to be a collective groan when Mark Kozelek, the lead singer/songwriter and driving force behind Sun Kil Moon, released his second album under that moniker. Consisting exclusively of Modest Mouse covers, completely rearranged and Kozelek-ified, it hearkened back to his earlier remake experiment wherein he tamed old AC/DC tracks, infusing them with a subtle new lustiness. Regardless of whether you think Tiny Cities pulled it off (we kinda did), the reason people continue love this guy is his solid catalog of self-penned tunes. Well, we bitched and moaned that we wanted more real deal Koz-rock, and all of a sudden April came around. ...
Continue Reading "Austin Album Review: Sun Kil Moon's April"
February 5, 2008
As everyone waits for the laundry list of over 1,500+ bands that SXSW should release late this week or early next (going by last year), here are a few bits of SX news to tide you over.
- This Crowe Has Flown: The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance at Stubb's. This is likely because (a) they have a record deal, (b) they have a loyal fanbase, (c) critics have already judged them for better or worse, and thus, (d) there was no reason for them to play SX in the first place.
- Okkervil River w/ Roky Erickson: In a move that will draw in some tourists along with the locals, the Austin Music Awards will feature Okkervil and Roky - playing together - as a headliner. Let's just say that this will be trippy and special.
... Continue Reading "SXSW News & Rumor Updates: 430 Bands, Full Line-Up Soon"
November 28, 2006
After spending the long weekend with Aunt Pearl and her magical inflatable cat, you're probably aching to get back into the overwhelming world of hipsterdom. Here's what's new this week (not much): Mark Kozelek Little Drummer Live (Caldoverde) Our favorite Red House Painter is offering a 2 disc collection of songs mostly recorded directly to CDR during his European and North American tour this year. Kozelek's varied influences, favorites and fetishes all come into......
Continue Reading "New Release Tuesday: November 28"October 11, 2006
WEDNESDAY [11] film • Pee-wee's Big Adventure at Rounders Pizzeria (9pm, FREE) film • The Flower of My Secret at Arbor (2:45pm & 7:30pm) ® film • Talk to Her at Arbor (12:10pm, 5:05pm, 10pm) ® film • Texas Doc. Tour: 51 Birch Street at Alamo Drafthouse (7pm) ® film • The Blood of a Poet at The Space (8pm, Free) film • Kiss My Snake with director Tom Tavee live at Alamo Drafthouse......
Continue Reading "The Daily IST"October 10, 2006
If you haven't heard of Mark "Melancholy" Kozelek, there's not necessarily something wrong with you; we're not trying to make anyone feel silly here. What you deserve is friendly pity, a lengthy bear hug, some chamomile tea, and a toasty copy of any album he's ever made. Preferably, his band Red House Painters' first effort, after which you can begin feverishly seeking out the rest of his catalog like a Philly crackhead. Kozelek and......
Continue Reading "Austinist Show Preview: Mark Kozelek at The Parish"