Above the Radar PR http://abovetheradarproductions.com Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:53:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Black Books “Aquarena” EP Out 1/28/2013 + Video “The Big Idea” http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?p=795 http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?p=795#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:43:14 +0000 admin http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?p=795

Black Books

Aquarena EP Out January 28th +

 Video For “The Big Idea” +

“The Big Idea” Featured On Showtime’s Californication+
Mohawk Show w/Tiger Waves 01/22

It’s been a long time in the works, but Austin’s Black Books are now positioned to release their latest material to the world following up their debut EP An Introduction To…January 28th will see the release of the band’s Aquarena EP which hints at what the band has in store for their debut full-length recording set to be released May 13th 2013. A dip into the band’s progress of their unique sound of dreamy, psychedelic pop washed in endless imagination and beauty, Aquarena picks up where An Introduction To…left us wanting more.

“Euphoric psych-pop with new fangs and focus this time around… immense hooks and soul-stirring orchestrations that sweep you into the cosmos with their intergalactic beauty.” – MY OLD KENTUCKY BLOG“Listening to this is like wrapping up in a Navajo blanket and laying under the big Texas desert stars with your lover, and, you know, making babies.” – YVYNYL

“Spacious psychedelia, a burbling, drifting form of dream pop with a big-sky Texas twist. The band represents another branch on Austin’s cosmic cowboy family tree.” – AV CLUB

Aquarena EP track listing:
1. Favourite Place
2. White Noise (Stream)
3. Marfa
4. All The PeopleReleased on Believe Recordings

*Press copies of the EP available
In addition to the Aquarena EP the band has their previously released track “The Big Idea” featured on episode 2 of the current season of the Showtime series Californication, which coincides with the release of a video for the track.

Black Books - The Big Idea (Official Video)
Black Books – The Big Idea (Official Video)
]]> http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?feed=rss2&p=795 0 Black Books Release 7″ Announce EP and Full-Length Release Dates http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?p=787 http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?p=787#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:15:58 +0000 admin http://abovetheradarproductions.com/?p=787 Black Books Release

Like You Best b/w Shipwrecked 7″
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EP and Full Length To Be Released In 2013 On Believe Recordings
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Mohawk Show Dec 7th

Austin’s Black Books made a quick name for themselves early in 2011, being named one of the top ten locals to watch by Austin Powell of the Austin Chronicle, and dropping their shimmering, daydream collection of musical anthems in the form of the EP,  An Introduction To… lt seems an eternity since Black Books has graced our aural senses with new material, but the wait is over. Today, the band releases the Like You Best b/w Shipwrecked 7″ both physically and digitally as the beginning of a series of new material releases that will stretch well into mid 2013. The band has signed with Believe Recordings for the release of their latest project which will see the 4 track Aquarena EP released on January 28th followed by a single May 6th and the highly anticipated full-length album on May 13th. 2013 is already shaping up to be a great year for Austin’s Black Books and their fans.

“Like You Best” picks up right where An Introduction To… left off. Building on their unique sound of dreamy, psychedelic pop Black Books remind us that, left to the imagination, beauty is endless and the world isn’t such a bad place after all.
Purchase Like You Best b/w Shipwrecked digital 7″ and pre-order Coke bottle clear vinyl.

“Dreamy times a million”
L Park – SXSW.com“Listening to this is like wrapping up in a navajo blanket and laying under the big Texas desert stars with your lover, and, you know, making babies.”

 YVYNYL

“Spacious psychedelia, a burbling, drifting form of dream pop with a big-sky Texas twist. The band represents another branch on Austin’s cosmic cowboy family tree.”
A.V. Club
“Highly recommended for anyone whose been petitioning for a Grandaddy reunion and those of you who love My Morning Jacket’s until they threaten to morph into Pink Floyd.”

My Old Kentucky Blog

Black Books will be performing Saturday Dec 7th at The Mohawk with Oh No Oh My, Good Field, and Baker Family.
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Residual Kid

Release “Friend” Single + Video

+ Announce Faces EP Release + 

Fun Fun Fun Fest Appearance and Free Show After DEVO/Blondie
  The Austin band Residual Kid consisting of members Max Redman (12), Ben Redman (13), and Deven Ivy (14) have quickly made a name for themselves in the few years that they have been penetrating the local Austin music scene with their unbridled style of rock that pushes the envelope of inspiring and awe. A band of a combined age that equals the single age of most seasoned professionals in the scene, Residual Kid are setting the new standard for rock. It’s heavy, it’s grungy, it’s punk, it’s honest, and a whole lot of fun.

Less than a year since the band went through a lineup change after the departure of singer Grace London in late 2011, the three founding members of Residual Kid have secured their own sound with six original tracks recorded and set for release October 9th as the Faces EP. Recorded with Grammy nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith at  The Bubble Studio, Faces reflects the musical influences that inspire the members of Residual Kid with each member of the band contributing their own songs to the recording exploring new musical territories with their individual styles.

The band is releasing the first single from Faces titled “Friend” along with a video. Filmed by the local Directed by Tony Stout, the video features the band doing the two things that they love to do, skate and play music. As the video progresses and the song intensifies, the band slowly destroys every piece of furniture on the video set, leaving only a pile of twisted rubble in the end.


artwork: Cody Shibi

Thanks to Mike Henry, ND Austin, and Directed by Tony Stout (Michael Gibson and Josh Logan) for making the video happen.

Residual Kid 'Friend' (Official Video)

Residual Kid ‘Friend’ (Official Video)

Residual Kid release the Faces EP on Oct 9th

EP release show Oct 6th at The ND w/Sixteen Deluxe and Magnet School.

In addition to the EP release show, Residual Kid have two other great shows on the horizon.

Tues Sept 18th 10p.m. inside Stubbs after the Devo and Blondie show FREE

Sat Nov 3rd 11:50 a.m. Fun Fun Fun Fest at Auditorium Shores (Black Stage)
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The Boxing Lesson and Residual Kid Team Up For Mini Texas Tour

 + Misc News

 Two Austin bands, both of which have been experiencing a positive year in 2012, have developed a musical relationship that transcends age while sharing one common interest…ROCK!. July 26th, 27th, and 28th finds these two bands sharing the stages for three dates starting in Austin, and hitting Dallas and Houston. What began as a mini tour of two bands playing the same stages has evolved into two bands sharing a drummer. The Boxing Lesson’s drummer, a fairly recent addition to the lineup, left the band recently leaving the band in search for a new kit person. While the band searches for a permanent replacement, Residual Kid drummer Ben Redman will be filling in the spot. Come out to see Redman rocking the kit for both Residual Kid and The Boxing Lesson. The Boxing Lesson began when Redman was only 3 years old.

The temporary Boxing Lesson drummer:

The Boxing Lesson’s Craiglist ad for drummer: http://austin.craigslist.org/muc/3147920809.html

The recent Good Music Club taping with The Boxing Lesson:  http://www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/music/2012-07-19/the-good-music-club-the-boxing-lesson/

THE BOXING LESSON - Eat Your Heart Out
THE BOXING LESSON – Eat Your Heart Out
The Boxing Lesson and Residual Kid mini Texas tour
JULY 26 @ HOTEL VEGAS – FREE
THE BOXING LESSON
PURAPHARM
RESIDUAL KID
JULY 27 @ CITY TAVERN DALLAS
SPOOK EASY
THE BOXING LESSON
PURAPHARM
RESIDUAL KID
JULY 28 @ FITZGERALD’S HOUSTON – FREE
PURAPHARM
THE BOXING LESSON
ART INSTITUTE
RESIDUAL KID
  Residual Kid have been busy wrapping up a studio session with Chris “Frenchie” Smith at The Bubble Studios prepping for their upcoming EP release titled Faces. Look for a single and video to be released soon and check out the list of live shows on the calender well into November with a date at Fun Fun Fun Fest..The band is still trying to raise $$$ via a Pledge Music Campaign to help with the cost of recording their upcoming EP. http://www.pledgemusic.com/artists/residualkidResidual Kid Live

Saturday, July 21: Weirdo’s (Austin) 7pm – Comer Cup Skateboard Competition
Thursday, July 26: Hotel Vegas (Austin) 9pm – with The Boxing Lesson, PuraPharm
Friday, July 27: City Tavern (Dallas) 8pm - with The Boxing Lesson, PuraPharm
Saturday, July 28: Fitzgerald’s (Houston) 9pm - with The Boxing Lesson, PuraPharm
Tuesday, August 14: The Whip-In (Austin) 7pm – with Jon Dee Graham
Saturday, August 18: Frontier Bar (Austin) 9 pm – with Ringo Deathstarr

Sunday, August 26: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival 11am
Tuesday, Sept 18th: Special Show TBA soon!
Saturday, Oct 6th: ND at 501 Studios (Austin) – with Sixteen Deluxe
TBA Oct 19 – 21st: Art Outside Festival
TBA Nov 2-3-4: Fun Fun Fun Fest at Auditorium Shores (Austin)

Residual Kid recently joined Peelander-Z onstage at Red 7 for a little jam:

Residual Kid and Peelander-Z at Red 7
Residual Kid and Peelander-Z at Red 7
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Release

Love Project EP

Available for Free Download

The Austin based rock trio Megafauna, founded in 2008 by guitar heroine Dani Neff is prepping their full-length follow up to their 2010 debut album Larger Than Human. Recorded in Austin by Erik Wofford (Black Angels, Explosions In The Sky, Voxtrot, White Denim..) and Rene Ogando Scratch The Latch (working title), is set for release later this summer.

Love Project EP

 While fans await this much anticipated release of this second full-length, the band is releasing a digital 3 track EP showcasing the diverse range of styles and influences that drive the bands sound and explores the expansiveness of the upcoming full-length. The aptly titled Love Project EP kicks off with “This Town” showcasing Neff’s guitar skills before the rhythm section kicks in heading full steam throughout the rest of the song dancing wildly with Neff’s guitar work. “Love Project” slows things down for a bit exploring the sensual side of the band while never failing to forget their roots buried deep in their ability to bring a song to a soaring climatic finish. One can only speculate on the origin of “Love Project” whether it be Neff’s personal relationship with her music, life itself, human relationships, or many other possibilities. “Scratch the Latch” finishes off the EP as heavy and dynamic as it began, climbing a wall of sound while the lone voice of Neff concludes the song declaring.. “scratch at the latch, let me in, I’m back”.

“They deliver the heavy riffs while incorporating experimentation and quirk. I dig the juxtaposition of Dani Neff’s almost delicate vocals against the thunderous rhythm section and Neff’s searing guitar. There’s an ample helping of fuzzed out 90s rock in their music, which only makes me likes them more. ”
- Dan Corbin, Side One Track One (Jun 23, 2011)

Thax Douglas, Austin’s notorious rock poet who has introduced pretty much every band EVER, proclaimed Megafauna “one of the best bands on the planet.” Pretty high praise considering the man has shared stages with every band from Daniel Johnston to Destroyer. Perhaps he decided to stake his claim after hearing the opening tracks from Megafauna’s much-overdue debut CD, Larger Than Human. – Megafauna bio

The Love Project EP is available for FREE Download

Download: Love Project EP

Download: “Love Project” Single

Love Project EP

1.  This Town
2.  Love Project

3.  Scratch at the Latch

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Erik Wofford.  Vocals recorded by Rene Ogando.

Dani Neff: Vocals, guitar
Will Krause: Bass, organ
Cameron Page: Drums
Luke Allen: Backing vocals on “Scratch at the Latch”

All songs written by Megafauna (2012).  ”Scratch at the Latch” was written by Megafauna and Ryan Snow.

Check out video for “Touch The Lion”

Megafauna West Coast Tour – Touch the Lion from Jake Sam on Vimeo.

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