Ra Ra Riot "Ghosts Under Rocks" Video

Ra Ra Riot just released their debut album The Rhumb Line this past Tuesday. They are also touring the U.S. with Walter Meego and the Morning Benders and making a stop here in Austin. Here is premiere of their first video "Ghosts Under Rocks". (via Subterranean)



[Ra Ra Riot Official Site]
[Ra Ra Riot's 2008 Tour Dates]
[Stream The Rhumb Line, Buy from Amazon]

Walter Meego / Ra Ra Riot Announce Tour Dates

Walter Meego (pictured to the right) is back on tour after opening for The Presets. This time they are hitting the road with Ra Ra Riot, who recently signed with Barsuk Records. The tour will be stopping here in Austin at Stubb's on October 3. Buy tickets here for $10.

Ra Ra Riot - Each Year (mp3)
Ra Ra Riot - Dying Is Fine (mp3)

Walter Meego/Ra Ra Riot 2008 Tour Dates:
07/06 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
07/19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Siren Festival
07/26 - Chicago, IL @ Wicker Park Festival
09/03 - Montreal, QC @ TBA
09/04 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
09/05 - Jamestown, NY @ Mojo’s
09/06 - Rochester, NY @ Big Jar
09/07 - Syracuse, NY @ Syracuse University
09/09 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
09/11 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
09/12 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
09/14 - Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Saloon
09/16 - Denver, CO @ Hi Dive
09/17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
09/18 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux
09/20 - Seattle, WA @ King Cobra
09/21 - Vancouver, BC @ TBA
09/22 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
09/24 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
09/25 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
09/28 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah #
09/29 - Phoenix, AZ @ Modified #
09/30 - Tuscon, AZ @ Plush #
10/02 - Dallas, TX @ TBA #
10/03 - Austin, TX @ Stubb’s # [Buy Tickets] $10
10/04 - Houston, TX @ Rudyards #
10/07 - Orlando, FL @ The Social #
10/08 - Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder #
10/10 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn #
10/11 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 #
10/12 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat #
10/14 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar #
10/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s #
10/18 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs #

# w/ the Morning Benders

Walter Meego Tour with The Presets

Walter Meego is not a dude, but a duo. Justin Sconza and Colin Yarck, the heart and soul (respectively) of Walter Meego, are two rare suburban white boys who intuitively understand the subliminal power of synthy, salacious bass. Effervescent pop is Walter Meego’s specialty, and it flies out of speakers like a Pegasus riding a cheetah. The duo’s debut album, Voyager, is set for a May 27 release on the Almost Gold Recordings label and we know you’ll love it.

Walter Meego “Girls” MP3

Walter Meego appearing with The Presets

5/20 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
5/21 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine
5/22 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
5/23 Seattle, WA Nectar Lounge
5/26 Salt Lake, UT Urban Lounge
5/27 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
5/29 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Star
5/30 Chicago, IL Abbey Pub
6/2 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
6/4 Williamsburg, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg
6/5 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
6/6 Kensington, PA Johnny Brenda’s

IHEARTCOMIX vs. Mad Decent SXSW Party

What: IHEARTCOMIX! vs. Mad Decent Austin SXSW Blowout 2008 (21+)
When: Friday, March 14 (from 2pm-2am)
Where: Jelly NYC's Texas Garage (421 W. 3rd St. @ Guadalupe, Austin, TX, 78701) Feat. The Nylon/Guess Lounge
[RSVP Here]

The Lineup: **Updated, with set times**

MAIN STAGE
Diplo/Switch/Drop The Lime 12-2
Amanda Blank 11:30-12
Matt & Kim 11-11:30
Simian Mobile Disco (DJ Set) 10-11
Cut Copy 8-8:30
The Toxic Avenger 6:30-7:30
Santogold 6-6:30
Flosstradamus 5-6
Heartsrevolution 4-4:30
Har Mar Superstar 3-3:30
Walter Meego 2-2:30

SECOND STAGE
Blaqstarr/Rye Rye 9-10
Paper Route Gangstaz/Hood Headlinas 8:30-9
The Black Ghosts 7:30-8
Totally Michael 4:30-5
The Whip 3:30-4
Zizek Club 2:30-3

POOL STAGE
Boy 8 Bit 1-2
Lies In Disguise 12-1
Klever 11-12
The Death Set 10:30-11
Ocelot 9:30-10:30
Juiceboxxx 9-9:30
MEN (JD Samson & Johanna Fateman of Le Tigre) 8:15-9
Team Robespierre 7:45-8:15
Franki Chan 7-7:45
Moonrats 6:30-7
Tommy Sunshine 5:45-6:30
Hollywood Holt/Mic Terror 5:15-5:45
Acid Girls 4:30-5:15
Roxy Cottontail 4-4:30
Nick Catchdubs 3-4
Skeet Skeet 2-3

LOUNGE
Peer Pressure 11-12
Dave Nada 10-11
Scottie B 9-10
Fluokids 8-9
Million Dollar Mano 7-8
Hood Internet 6-7
Bird Peterson 5-6
Staccato 4-5
Dan Oh 3-4
Paparazzi 2-3

**SXSW Spotlight** Walter Meego

I first saw Walter Meego when they opened for VHS or Beta last September at the Mohawk. It was outside and it was so freaking cold but I didn't stop me from having a good time. There were quite a few people at the show and I know I wasn't the only one impressed by them. You can tell they were having a good time on stage and even professed their love of Austin numerous times. Walter Meego is originally from Chicago, but have relocated to L.A. to work on their music. They have some new demos on their myspace. Hopefully they will have a cd out by the end of the year. They are signed to Almost Gold Recordings, whose roster includes Peter, Bjorn and John, Calvin Harris, and Black Kids (Almost Gold Recordings, UK). Anyone else check them out on tour?

• Romantic (Tilliander Remix)-mp3

SXSW Tourdates:

3/12 - The Parish (214B E. 6th Street) 11pm **One of my favorite venues**

3/14 - IHEARTCOMIX! vs. Mad Decent Austin SXSW Blowout 2008 @ Jelly NYC's Texas Garage (421 W. 3rd St. @ Guadalupe, Austin, TX, 78701) Feat. The Nylon/Guess Lounge [RSVP Here]

[Myspace] Walter Meego

"Lost" (Live)