Unwound is a band-of-shame for me in the sense that I didn't start listening to them until about 9 years ago, and basically went because my gf is a big fan. I was very into Fugazi and Cursive in high school (early 00's) and I blame the older boys working the record stores for not hipping me to them. That being said, I really enjoyed it and will work on going through their catalog and becoming more familiar on the off chance I'll get to see them again.
Similarly, I saw Pelican last Friday and it was great. I hadn't listened to much of them in the past either and got it in my head that they were way more droney and/or doomy than they were. Great mid-tempo, but heavy, melodic shit. Kind of a slower Fucking Champs kinda deal, which I loved. I wasn't very hot on the opening bands, but Pelican's set made it worth it. Another new-to-me band that I can dig through.
Skeleton cancelled their show in Arlington which was a bummer.
Coming this week:
Thursday, the 3rd, - Claudio Simonetti's Goblin playing Demons at Texas Theatre -- this one is down the street from my house, and TexTh is my favorite spot to hang in general, so I don't have much of an excuse to miss aside from having just paid rent.
Friday, the 4th - Bob Log III at Rubber Gloves in Denton w/ locals Joe Gorgeous (who are friends of mine, and whose music is quite good). I've always missed BLIII when he rolled through town so I will try my best to not miss this one.
Re: Upcoming Shows in Texas
11Teal Stripe - heavy indie rock
Inverted Candles - antifascist blackmetal
Mirage Music Club - YMO worhip (let us score your indie game)
Service Model - we have Aphex Twin at home
Inverted Candles - antifascist blackmetal
Mirage Music Club - YMO worhip (let us score your indie game)
Service Model - we have Aphex Twin at home