Last Night: Gorilla Vs Bear Fest at The Granada Theater

Video: White Denim: "Street Joy"

White Denim Announce Tour Dates, Ready Release of New Album "D"

This is Austin so I don't need to give you background on White Denim. What you should know is that they are releasing their latest album "D" on May 24th. That they just announced tour dates in support of said album and they also just premiered the video for the track "Drugs" which you can view below. If you aren't from Austin you should find the day they are in your town and check them out. You won't be disappointed. Oh and hey Austin, there's four of them now.....

WHITE DENIM TOUR DATES:

5/23 - Tempe, AZ at Sail Inn
5/24 - San Diego, CA at Casbah
5/25 - Los Angeles, CA at The Echo
5/26 - San Francisco, CA at Bottom of the Hill
5/27 - Visalia, CA at Cellar Door
5/29 - Portland, OR at Bunk Bar
5/30 - Quincy, WA at Sasquatch Festival
6/01 - Salt Lake City, UT at Urban Lounge
6/02 - Denver, CO at Larimer Lounge
6/03 - Lawrence, KS at Jackpot Music Hall
6/16 - Memphis, TN at Hi Tone
6/17 - Atlanta, GA at Drunken Unicorn
6/18 - Nashville, TN at The Basement
6/19 - Louisville, KY at Uncle Slayton's
6/21 - Washington D.C. at Rock N Roll Hotel
6/22 - Philadelphia, PA at Johnny Brendas
6/23 - Northampton, MA at Pearl ST
6/24 - Boston, MA at Brighton Music Hall
6/25 - New York, NY at Bowery Ballroom
6/27 - Montreal, QC at Il Motore
6/28 - Toronto, ON at El Mocambo
6/29 - Indianapolis, IN at Rock Lobster
6/30 - Chicago, IL at Schubas
7/1 - Columbia, MO at Mojo's
7/2 - Norman, OK at Opolis

White Denim Releases New Record Last Day of Summer [FREE Download]

Today, White Denim decided to release a new collection of songs entitled, Last Day of Summer. It's a win-win because we get new White Denim and it's FREE.

[Download HERE]

Taken from White Denim's official website:

"...we are pleased to share a handful of them with you right now. this record is something we made as a little summer retreat from our ongoing work on the third full length. many of these tunes have been bouncing around since the formation of the band back in 06. we were super pumped to utilize a few fresh and casual musical approaches on this record. we hope that you find something that satisfies you within this body of work. if you enjoy the music and feel compelled to support the group, please notice the support button beneath the download link and the image. we are going to be heading out on the roads this october and would greatly appreciate anything that you would feel comfortable contributing.

i would also like to add that we are still hard at work on the as yet untitled third lp. we expect to be wrapping that record at the end of the month."

Also, the band is now a four-piece with the inclusion of new member, Austin Jenkins. If you'd like to contribute anything to the band for being so awesome, do so here. (via GvsB)

Last Night: Phoenix at La Zona Rosa (Part 2 | w/ Hockey and White Denim)

HOCKEY

WHITE DENIM

White Denim | "I Start To Run" Video (Version #2)

Sure White Denim already made a video for their first single, "I Start To Run" off their off their most recent album Fits, but who says you can't make a second? This time instead of being shot in the desert, it was recorded at the Austin City Limits studios. The album has been on repeat as of late, we recommend picking yourself up a copy.

Also, not sure if you've already heard but White Denim, Hockey, and Phoenix will be performing at this year's 101X Xmas party on Dec. 17th at La Zona Rosa. Tickets go onsale this Sat. at 10am, purchase them here.

[White Denim Official Site]

Phoenix Coming Back to Austin Next Month to Play 101X Xmas Party (12/17)

Great news! One of of my favorite bands, Phoenix is set to return to Austin after a hugely successful appearance at this year's Austin City Limits Festival. Mark your calendars for Dec. 17th as they headline 101X Xmas party along with Hockey and White Denim at La Zona Rosa. Tickets ($32) go on sale this Saturday at 10am. They will sell out, probably in less than five minutes so no procrastinating, Ok? Purchase them here.

New White Denim Video :: "I Start To Run"

The new single off White Denim's forthcoming album Fits is entitled, "I Start To Run". The album drops next week in the UK, pre-order it via Full Time Hobby for £8 (which comes out $14.81 here).

(via MBV)

[White Denim Myspace]

Last Night: White Denim, The Corto Maltese and Ume at The Parish

White Denim

The Corto Maltese

Ume

Tonight at The Parish :: White Denim, Corto Maltese, Ume

Sure there's a Dan Deacon show at Emo's (purchase those $10 tickets here), which we're sure will be rad cause of the 14-piece orchestra, but we'll be at The Parish checking out some of the BEST local talent Austin has to offer. We mentioned both of these shows on our weekly concert recommendations that we post every Monday for you all, but thought this show in particular deserved its own post.

Tickets for tonight's show are $7, purchase them here.

Set times are as follows according to The Parish website:
Doors @ 9:30pm
Ume - 10:30ish-11:15
Corto Maltese - 11:30-12:15
White Denim - 12:30-2:00

If you haven't heard already, we're also sponsoring a show on May 2nd at La Zona Rosa. Ume will be headlining the bill along with support from True Widow and The White White Lights. RSVP at Do512 for $5 entry and also a chance to win a free pair of tickets. Don't miss out!

SXSW 2009: Aquarium Drunkard Pre-SXSW Party (3/14) :: RSVP Info

Very cool poster by the way...

Aquarium Drunkard Pre-SXSW Party

Saturday, March 14th (Starts @ 8pm)

Red Eyed Fly (715 Red River St.) | Austin, TX

[RSVP HERE]

Lineup:

White Denim

Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears

American Princes

[Aquarium Drunkard]

SXSW Sixth Street Showdown @ Emo's

Emo's (603 Red River) is having their Sixth Street Showdown on Tuesday, March 11th from 5pm-2am. It's absolutely FREE so be sure to get their early.

Inside Stage:

Von Bondies
The Blakes
The Hands
Home Video (I really want to see them)
Oliver Future
Tigercity
Sybris

Outside Stage:
White Denim
Portugal. The Man
The Last Vegas
The Heard Lessons
Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
Catfish Haven
Scissors For Lefty
Three Emergency

• White Denim-ShakeShakeShake(mp3)
• White Denim-Darksided Computer Mouth(mp3)
• Home Video-Sleep Sweet(mp3)
• The Blakes-Don't Bother Me(mp3)
• The Blakes-Violent God(mp3)
• Portugal. The Man-Sugar Cinnamon(mp3)
• Portugal. The Man-Pelicans(mp3)