Last Night: Depeche Mode at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Houston, TX (w/ Setlist)

Easily one of our favorite bands (Richard has seen them four times, I've seen them three), Depeche Mode always puts on a fantastic show! Hope you enjoy the pictures and the 5 videos we took ("Home", "Never Let Me Down Again", "I Feel You", Fly On The Windscreen", "Personal Jesus").

"Home"

"Never Let Me Down Again"

"I Feel You"

"Fly On The Windscreen"

"Personal Jesus"

Setlist:

In Chains
Wrong
Hole to Feed
Walking In My Shoes
It's No Good
A Question of Time
Precious
Fly on the Windscreen
Little Soul
Home
Miles Away/The Truth Is
Policy of Truth
In Your Room
I Feel You
Enjoy the Silence
Never Let Me Down Again

​(Encore 1)
A Question of Lust
Stripped
Behind the Wheel

(Encore 2)
Personal Jesus
Waiting for the Night

Tomorrow...

Can't wait to see these guys in Houston tomorrow!

Show Spotlight: Decider presents The Black and White Years, The White White Lights, Bad Veins and Built By Snow tonight at Emo's

It should be ridiculously packed and if anyone wants to put us on the guest list feel free to do so. But seriously this is a good line up and everyone needs to get down to Emo's tonight and check this out. If you read our blog regularly you know the names well. Get on it.

From Do512:

The Black and White Years has become a fixture in Austin’s legendary club scene fueled by its shows, which are notable for the amount of energy both on and off the stage, and the success of the single, “Power to Change.” Earlier this year the Austin Music Awards rewarded them with five awards including a trophy for Best New Band, and in addition, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Modern Lovers) won the award for Best Producer of the Year for his work on the album. The Black and White Years will headline the big Decider party at Emo's on Friday that also features local faves the White White Lights and Built By Snow.

[Decider Austin]

[The Black and White Years]

[The White White Lights]

[Bad Veins]

[Built By Snow]

Monolith Festival Spotlight : (MF) Doom

Patterning his persona and logo after the Marvel Comics supervillain Dr. Doom, the man behind MF (Metal Face) Doom's iron mask is actually Daniel Dumile, aka Zev Love X, a member of former Big Apple hip-hoppers KMD. After years spent recording with KMD and then spent in label "limbo" Zev supposedly went underground for 5 years nursing his wounds and swearing revenge for the industry that so badly "deformed" him. The mask he wears constantly is a part of the concept. It was also the subject of a lot of criticism during last years Rock The Bells tour where he was repeatedly accused of using an double on stage and taking in the money from the show while not even attending. Whether or not it's true remains to be seen but it should make for an interesting appearance at this years festival.

The xx :: "Teardrops" (Womack & Womack Cover) & 2009 North American Tour Dates :: w/ Austin date (Mohawk)

We haven't been able to stop listening to the debut album from London band The xx. It will definitely be on our favorite albums of the year list, and may even end up cracking the top 5. It really is that good! The album is currently on sale at the iTunes store and even includes a bonus cover of Aaliyah's "Hot Like Fire".

We'd like to share a track with you that's not on the album. It's a cover of the 1988 song "Teardrops" by Womack & Womack (listen to the original version here), which also appeared on Elton John's Duets album in 1993 (he sang it with K.D. Lang).



[The xx Myspace]
[The xx Official Site]

The xx 2009 North American Tour Dates: (Updated)
10/22 - New York, NY @ Apple Store (SoHo/103 Prince St.)
10/23 - New York, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg #
11/11 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
11/13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Making Time at Pure
11/15 - Washington, DC @ DC9
11/16 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
11/17 - Atlanta, GA @ 529
11/19 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $10 *
11/20 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah *
11/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theater *
11/23 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent *
11/24 - Sacramento, CA @ Sacramento State University *
11/25 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir *
11/26 - Vancouver, BC @ Richards On Richards *
11/27 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos *
11/30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock *
12/01 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge *
12/02 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre *
12/03 - Montreal, QC @ Les National *
12/04 - Boston, MA @ Paradise *
12/05 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall *

# w/ School of Seven Bells
* w/ Friendly Fires

Previously:

• The xx | "Basic Space" video & debut album details
• New music from The xx & video for "Crystalised"
  

Last Night: Thunderheist, L.A.X and Vicious at Emo's

White Denim | 2009 Fall North American Tour Dates :: w/ Austin date (Mohawk)

Local trio White Denim (now signed to Downtown Records) will finally release their sophomore album Fits here in the U.S. this October. Having already dropped in Europe earlier this year, the record has been receiving rave reviews (NME, Pitchfork, The Guardian). Make sure and check out the first single and video for "I Start To Run".

In support of the new album the band will be hitting the road, all over the U.S. and Canada. The tour starts with a CD release kick-off here in Austin with a show that's sure to be packed at Mohawk on Oct. 24th. The rest of the dates are down below.

[White Denim Myspace]
[White Denim Official Site]

White Denim 2009 Fall North American Tour Dates:
10/24 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk (outside)
10/31 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
11/02 - St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
11/03 - Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot
11/04 - Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar
11/05 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
11/06 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/07 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
11/09 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
11/10 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
11/11 - Cambridge, MA @ TT the Bears
11/12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
11/13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
11/14 - Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel
11/16 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
11/17 - Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree
11/18 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
11/19 - Orlando, FL @ The Social
11/20 - St Augustine, FL @ Cafe Eleven
11/22 - New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks

Dirty Projectors Announce Fall 09 Tour Dates (with Austin Date)

I knew we would get another chance after missing the band when they made their appearance at Red 7 a couple of months ago, I just didn't think it would be so quick. Have to say I am a little surprised they will be at playing Antone's though. The band will supporting the new EP Temecula Sunrise before returning back to the cozy confines of Brooklyn and doing whatever it is cool people in Brooklyn do. Don't miss.

Dirty Projectors on Tour

10-20 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
10-21 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
10-22 Washington, DC - Black Cat
10-24 Atlanta, GA- Masquerade
10-25 Lafayette, LA - Nitetown
10-26 Austin, TX - Antones [Tickets]
10-28 Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
10-30 San Diego, CA - North Park Theatre
11-01 San Francisco, CA - Bimbo's
11-03 Portland, OR - Aladdin
11-04 Seattle, WA - Neumo's
11-07 Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
11-08 Denver, CO - Bluebird
11-09 Lawrence, KS - Granada
11-11 Minneapolis, MN -Cedar Cultural Center
11-13 Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
11-14 Toronto, Ontario - Opera House
11-15 Montreal, Quebec - National
11-17 Boston, MA - Paradise
11-18 New York, NY
11-19 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall
11-21 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall
11-22 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom

Photo: Nina Mouritzen

WOXY comes to Austin, instantly fits right in by having a BBQ at Scoot.

As we mentioned a few weeks ago the wonderful online radio station WOXY.com will be making it's way down to Austin, TX and setting up camp. When we first heard the news we were really excited because what better place than Austin for them to go? Imagine the possibilities for them to record live performances with all the bands coming through town. And now maybe they can invite us to come check out these performances? hint hint...

Well now the good people of WOXY are in town and are kicking things off with a welcome party at Scoot Inn next Sunday 9/6. Setting things off right they will have Black Before Red, TV Torso, English Teeth and Martin Crane all performing. And if that's not enough there will also be Tito's Vodka, Sweet Leaf Tea, BBQ and sweet drink specials. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday.

Welcome to Austin WOXY!

[SCOOT INN]

New Music Go Music Video :: "Just Me"

Earlier this month, we were treated to the first video ("Warm in the Shadows") from the 70s sounding group Music Go Music. Now the large ensemble is back with another song, this one entitled "Just Me". (via GvB)



Their debut album Expressions drops Oct. 6th via Secretly Canadian. The band also made their first live appearance in Los Angeles last night as they played with Rainbow Arabia and Tommy Santee Claws at Bordello. Hopefully some pics and videos will appear shortly from some of those LA bloggers.

[Music Go Music Myspace]

Monolith Festival Spotlight : Thunderheist

Thought this would be a good way to kick things off seeing as they will also be in Austin on Thursday. The Canadian duo Thunderheist aka Grahm Zilla and MC Isis have been playing together since 2005. Easily described as electronic music the group started making music before they even met going the passing of mp3's route before official collaborations began. The track 'Jerk It' (below) was featured in the film The Wrestler giving the band some notoriety. The group will be taking stage at Monolith on Sept 12. If you can't wait until then the band will be performing in Austin this Thursday (8/27). The show is only five bucks with an RSVP.

Thunderheist at Monolith Music Festival

Saturday September 12, 2009

In Austin

Thursday August 27th, 2009

Emo's sponsored by Knuckle Rumbler and Turn2live.com

[RSVP]

Grizzly Bear | 2009 U.S. Fall Tour Dates :: w/ Austin dates (ACL, ACL Aftershow at Emo's)

After seeing Grizzly Bear perform a nearly perfect set earlier this Summer at The Parish, we can barely hold back our excitement as we get a few more opportunities to catch the foursome this year! Not only are they playing Saturday afternoon at ACL (3:00 on the Dell Stage), an aftershow at Emo's was just announced last week, with Beach House no less. Tickets ($25) are currently on sale, but it's anyone's guess to how much longer they'll be available. Don't miss this band live!

Grizzly Bear - Cheerleader (mp3)

The rest of the band's U.S. Fall tour dates are down below and yes, Beach House will be joining them at most of the stops along the way.

[Grizzly Bear Official Site]

Grizzly Bear 2009 U.S. Fall Tour Dates:
08/30 - Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburg Waterfront (FREE)
09/25 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Skidmore College
09/26 - Ann Arbor, MI @ Michigan Theater *
09/27 - Chicago, IL @ Metro *
09/28 - Chicago, IL @ Metro *
09/30 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
10/01 - Columbia, MO @ Blue Note *
10/03 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
10/03 - Austin, TX @ Emo's (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $25 *
10/05 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse *
10/06 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa *
10/07 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory *
10/08 - Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre *
10/14 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
10/15 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
10/16 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatrre
10/18 - San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Music Festival
10/20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium *
10/21 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern *

* = w/ Beach House

(Photo Cred: Tor-Björn Adelgren)

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Also, make sure and check out this very creative fan made video of "Two Weeks" created by Gabe Askew.

New Hockey Video :: "Song Away"

Hockey is a band that's been on our radar every since we caught them here in Austin during SXSW. We were also fortunate enough to see them again a few weeks back at a free concert at The Granada in Dallas.

Hockey's debut album Mind Chaos is due out Oct. 25th via Capitol.

[Hockey Myspace]
[Hockey Official Site]

Monolith Music Festival Spotlights

We decided that starting this year we would make it a point to try out a new festival every year. Of course we are going to cover the Austin trio (SXSW, ACL and Fun Fun Fun) but over the last few years we have also made it out to Coachella and Lollapalooza on multiple occasions.

Since there are so many new festivals popping up all over the country this year we figured we would try out the Monolith Music Festival at Red Rocks in Colorado. As we have done in the past we will be "spotlighting" the artists on the bill to help everyone get familiar. We figured this could also be helpful to those that won't be attending since a majority are playing other festivals or even as a way to find out about some new bands.

All of this will lead up to our coverage of the festival on September 12-13th. The spotlights will begin popping up later today and we will also begin doing the same for Austin City Limits  artists later this month. And then Fun Fun Fun Fest peeps shortly after that.

Fun Fun Fun Fest Announces 2009 Line Up

It's finally here in all it's glory and we are very pleased with the way that it turned out. We will be doing spotlights on the artists very soon so keep an eye out for that. Until then check it out...

[Fun Fun Fun Fest]

Phoenix :: "Lisztomania" (A Fight For Love & 25 Hours A Day Remix)

A great remix comes for Phoenix's "Lisztomania" from A Fight For Love & 25 Hours A Day. Stream it down below and download the zip for free at Phoenix Diary.



Catch Phoenix on Friday, Oct. 2nd at the now SOLD OUT Austin City Limits Festival along with newly announced headliners Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Raphael Saadiq. They play the AMD stage at 4:30pm.

We'll also be checking out the band a few weeks earlier at this year's Monolith Festival. Tickets ($110) are still on sale for the Sept. 12th-13th festival at Red Rocks in Colorado.

[Phoenix Myspace]
[Phoenix Official Site]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Replace Beastie Boys at ACL

After weeks of speculation across the net and many conversations with friends asking who would be replacing the Beastie Boys vacant spot during Friday night's ACL, we finally have an answer to share with everyone. Yeah Yeah Yeahs are officially locked in to the other Friday night headlining spot opposite Kings of Leon.

In addition to Karen O and company, Raphael Saadiq has been added to the Friday lineup (5:30-6:30) on the Lady Bird Lake Stage and Ben Sollee will be performing on the Austin Ventures Stage (12:30-1:30) on Sunday afternoon. This only leaves the 7:30-8:30 timeslot on the Lady Bird Lake Stage (due to Lily Allen pulling out) as the only hole left to fill. (via Austin360)

[Austin City Limits Festival Official Site]

(Photo Cred: Cornershopstudios.com)

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Speaking of the YYYs, also be sure to check out the first offering from Karen O and the Kids, a song entitled "All is Love" that will appear on the upcoming Where The Wild Things Are soundtrack. (via GvB)

Fun Fun Fun Fest Leaks : Round 3, Full Line Up Tomorrow

We get to take a look at the full line up when it's released tomorrow but until then we have a few more names to hold you over. Here is the third round of leaks...

Destroyer

Mika Miko

Metallagher

Shonen Knife

With the addition of these four the line up so far is: Atlas Sound, Broadcast, Red Sparrows, WHY?, DEATH, Lucero, Les Savy Fav, GZA (Performing Liquid Swords), Health, The Jesus Lizard, Melt Banana, 7 Seconds, King Khan & BBQ Show, Todd Barry, Shearwater, Yeasayer, VEGA, Kid Sister, DRI, Harlem, Fucked Up, Alaska in Winter and Brian Posehn.

Austin Concerts This Week | 8/24 - 8/30

Here's our recommendations for this week. You can also follow us on twitter (@Ultra8201).

Monday (8/24):

• Bare Wires, The Urgencies, DJ Ben Blackout, DJ Angel von Ripper at The Grand (map)
  

Tuesday (8/25):

• Harlem, Bare Wires at The Parlor [FREE] Show @ 7

Wednesday (8/26):

• Anavan, Dazzler, Harlovve, Parson (DJ set), Johngomi (DJ Set) at Beauty Bar [$5 cover] Doors @ 9
• Loxsly, Birdlips, Ideal Soul Mart (CD Release) at Mohawk (inside) | Show @ 10
• 101X Homegrown Live Presents: Moth!Fight!, Noise Revival Orchestra, Follow That Bird! at The Independent (map) [$5 cover] Doors @ 9, Show @ 10
  

Thursday (8/27):

• Turn2Live.com and Knuckle Rumbler Present: Thunderheist, L.A.X., Vicious at Emo's (outside) [RSVP HERE] $5 | Doors @ 9, Show @ 9:30
• Monahans, Sad Accordions, Jude/Ross at Stubb's (inside) [Purchase Tickets] $5 | Doors @ 9
• Austinist Present Summer Extrav-O-Ganza Boat Party IV: w/ Harlem, Peligrosa All-Stars at Lake Travis, The Ark [Purchase Tickets] $27 | 1-6pm (More info)
  

Friday (8/28):

• The A.V. Club Presents: The Black & White Years, The White White Lights, Bad Veins, Built By Snow at Emo's (outside) [$5 cover (21+), $8 under 21] Doors @ 9, Show @ 10
• The Sword, Ratking, Pack of Wolves at Mohawk (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $15 | Doors @ 8, Show @ 9
• Neiliyo, Prince Klassen at Beauty Bar
  
• The Calm Blue Sea, Matthew and The Arrogant Sea at Mohawk (inside) | Show @ 11:55
• Telegraph Canyon, The Low Lows at Stubb's (inside) [Purchase Tickets] $8 | Doors @ 9
  

Saturday (8/29):

• The Sword, Fingaar Bangaar, Woodgrain at Mohawk (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $15 | Doors @ 8, Show @ 9
• Low Line Caller, Candi and the Strangers, The Great Nostalgic at Scoot Inn
• Telegraph Canyon at End of an Ear [FREE In-Store] Starts @ 3
  
• The Pons, The Mercers, Michael Kingcaid (of What Made Milwaukee Famous), The Deaf Ears at Stubb's (inside) [Purchase Tickets] $8 | Doors @ 9
  

Sunday (8/30):

• The Strange Boys, Bat Sports, Dead Space, Crooks at Emo's (inside) [$8 cover] Doors @ 9, Show @ 9:40
• The Diving Captain (Final Show), Mother Falcon, The El Guapos, Mucho Gusto at Mohawk (inside) | Doors @ 7
  

The Strange Boys - Heard You Wanna Beat Me Up (mp3)
Sad Accordions - Endings (mp3)
The Great Nostalgic - County Line (mp3)
The Sword - Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians (mp3)
Low Line Caller - Over The Counter Kids (mp3)
Monahans - It's Enough To Leave You... (mp3)
Built by Snow - Implode Alright (mp3)
The Black and White Years - Power To Change (mp3)
Loxsly - Battalions (mp3)

New Ratatat Video | "Falcon Jab"

While it's been nearly a year since videos, the duo still seems be promoting their third album. Check out the video for Ratatat's "Falcon Jab".

Ratatat - Mirando (mp3)

[Ratatat Myspace]
[Ratatat Official Site]

Radiohead Performing "These Are My Twisted Words" (Live @ The Frequency Festival)

This weekend marked the first time Radiohead performed in Austria and the fans at this year's Frequency Festival sure got a special surprise. Here's video of the band performing their newest song (you know the one that caused quite a stir all across the net) "These Are My Twisted Words" for the very first time live.

Lily Allen No Longer Performing at this Year's ACL

Terrible, terrible news today! In addition to the Beastie Boys cancelling their ACL performance, you can chalk up another Friday night subtraction. According to a story on Austin 360, Lily Allen is no longer on the ACL grid, and her official site and myspace don't have the concert listed either. No word on why as of yet. Seriously, she was one of the artists we were the most excited to catch at the fest! Bummer!

C3 is in the process of finding a replacement and could have something to announce as early as next week. Also, still no word on the Beastie Boys replacement either. We'll keep you posted.

(Photo Cred: Matt Salacuse)

Last Night: The Authors at The Mohawk

The Lennings release video for "Section C" | Play at Club Mixx tonight.

As we mentioned a few days ago The Lennings recently completed shooting a video for the track Section C. They sent it over to us and we thought we would share it with you. The band is playing a show tonight at 10pm at Club Mixx (6th and Red River). We haven't checked out the venue yet but they are working hard on booking live music these days. Definitely worth checking out.

[The Lennings]

Fun Fun Fun Fest Leaks : Day 2

The leaks continue to come and today's are:

[Harlem]

[Alaska in Winter]

[Fucked Up]

[Brian Posehn]

New Videos from The Walkmen | "On The Water" & Guggenheim Performances

The new video for The Walkmen's "On The Water" is a gorgeous CGI creation. Watch the bunnies run for cover from a hunter and his dog under a dark cloudy sky. (via)

"On The Water" comes from the latest album from The Walkmen, the brilliant You & Me. Looking back the album should have been included on our top albums list last year. Hindsight is great, isn't it?

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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Manhattan museum The Guggenheim started a new concert series called It Came From Brooklyn to showcase some of Brooklyn's finest bands performing in the Frank Lloyd Wright rotunda. The series kicked off last week with performances by The Walkmen, High Places and The Brooklyn Steppers, and also included readings of Walt Whitman by Colson Whitehead in between sets. Watch as Ray Concepcion films three gems ("In The New Year", "On The Water", "Red Moon") in his own unique style from The Walkmen's most recent album. (via The FADER)

In the near future, (September 25th to be exact) The Guggenheim will be presenting music by Julian Plenti (Paul Banks of Interpol) and I'm In You, readings from Rivka Galchen and Hampton Fancher, and comedian Eugene Mirman as MC. Seriously, how cool would it be to attend this? Stayed tuned to The Guggenheim's official site for ticket sale announcements.

Also join their mailing list to receive news on upcoming shows and events.

More Fun Fun Fun Fest Leaks

Fun Fun Fun Fest is shaping up this year. We really had no doubt that it wouldn't be an amazing line up seeing that they have repeatedly blown our minds year after year. If you have checked the festivals awesome line up leak page over the last few weeks you have seen they have already reunited DEATH and have GZA and HEALTH playing on the same stage! Pretty amazing right? Today they were kind enough to share a few more leaks with us and we are passing them on to you. Now this is important: We will be posting new line up leaks every day at NOON from now until Tuesday (8/25) so if you want to see who is playing this year before everyone else keep checking back. We will be posting it via Twitter as soon as we know so make sure to follow us [Twitter.com/ultra8201] As for today's leaks.....

[Yeasayer]

[Kid Sister]

[DRI]

[Vega]

This in addition to the already "leaked" list which is right below in case you missed it.

A:\ STAGE 1

* [1] Atlas Sound
* [2] Broadcast
* [3] Red Sparowes
* [4] WHY?
* [5] DEATH
* [6] Lucero
* [7] Les Savy Fav

B:\ STAGE 2

* [1] GZA (performing "Liquid Swords")
* [4] HEALTH

C:\ STAGE 3

* [1] The Jesus Lizard
* [2] Melt Banana
* [3] 7 Seconds

D:\ STAGE 4

* [1] King Khan & BBQ Show
* [2] Todd Barry
* [3] Shearwater

Them Crooked Vultures (the supergroup) give short video preview.

The new supergroup Them Crooked Vultures consisting of the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones just gave fans a preview of the upcoming songs with a 33 second video preview (below). Sounds pretty damn good to me, especially since supergroups almost always suck. But as long as you have Grohl on drums where he belongs, what can go wrong?

[Official Website]

The band also has Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and You Tube pages, Check them out...

Last Night: Bat For Lashes at The Parish (with Set List)