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Photo Album: Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice, 4/24/2015, The Mohawk, Austin, TX

Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice, 4/24/2015, The Mohawk, Austin, TX, a set on Flickr.

PHOTO ALBUM: Anya, 4/24/2015, The Mohawk, AUSTIN, TX

Anya, 4/24/2015 at The Mohawk, Austin, TX, a set on Flickr.

Photo Album: Matt and Kim, 4/23/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, TX

Matt and Kim, 4/23/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, TX, a set on Flickr.

Music Video: Stromae – “carmen” ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very literal song and video. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 45

Now Streaming: Violent Femmes – Happy New Year EP ⭐⭐⭐⭐

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsMkAYwX3llM5WiFA2MrRFNZx8gZhGjRA ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Release date: expected June 2, 2015 Purchase the album: Violent Femmes – Happy New Year

Now Streaming: They Might Be Giants – Glean ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Upbeat music and dark lyrics, Glean is a welcome addition to the They Might Be Giants catalog.  (full disclosure: I have a TMBG tattoo) Standout favorite: “End of the Rope” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release Date: April 21, 2015 Purchase the album: They Might Be Giants – Glean

Now Streaming: Beans On Toast – The Grand Scheme Of Things ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Grand Scheme Of Things from Beans On Toast is a great low-fi folk punk album.  He points out the imperfection of the world while keeping a sense of humor and questioning his contribution. Stinging Nettles is a standout favorite but I don’t know if the song will be able …

Now Streaming: East India Youth – Culture of Volume ⭐⭐⭐

Second album, Culture of Volume from East India Youth released April, 6 2015.  The songs on Culture of Volume are all over the place, from sythpop to electronica instrumentals.  Over all a good album. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Release Date: April 7, 2015 Purchase the album: East India Youth – Culture of Volume

Now Streaming: Girlpool – “Before The World Was Big” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very catchy new single from Girlpool.  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Now with acoustic video!