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About the bands
One Hundred Flowers
While thinking of the brain as a machine with variable functions, front man Harrison Speck fastened together toys with guitars over the course of 2007's summer months. Using melted circuit boards and repeated vocalizations, Speck found himself creating the EP, Some Summers Fall, recorded solely in his home and mastered by Erik Wofford of Austin's Cacophony Recorders.
In 2008, the project molded into something more concrete as One Hundred Flowers became five. They began translating the inwardly designed songs of Speck's imagination into music and lyric that became in their machine-like minds "a renaissance amongst the post-industrial age".
Currently recording their debut full length album, Folklore of the Industrial Man, look for more from them as they prepare for it's release in early 2010.
The Bubbles
"Everything about local psych-pop outfit The Bubbles is adorable. From the drawings that adorn their debut full-length Super Psychedelic Sound Explosion, to the delightful ditties it contains, from those bubble wands (or is it bubble blowers) they utilize at concerts, to their bubbly vivacious performances, The Bubbles epitomize unending joy through music. The sugary pop of “Like A Rocket” kicks off the record; and the melodic hooks, the “la-la-la’s,” and the “doo-doo-doo-doo’s” grab you instantly as you realize this is going to be one of those records that has your head bobbing in unison all the way through.
Stand-out track “We’re Still Young” is an optimistic anthem despite some inherent angst in the lyrics; while “Late Long Night” seems to be chugging along nice and gently before exploding at the end with sizzling six-strings. With hand claps, tambourines, and plentiful synth accompanying the tracks constantly, the outcome is pure pop paradise with appropriate garnishes of the afore-mentioned fuzzy guitars. “Let It Go” is an introspective tune that may come across as a bit downtrodden if not for the “ooh-la-la’s” and cheery whistling in the background and “Hold Your Tongue” is quite possibly inspired by one of the band’s influences, Of Montreal. The Bubbles slow things down a tad with “Lullabye” and “Don’t Hold Me Back” but both songs incorporate the fuzz factor expertly as well. All in all, Super Psychedelic Sound Explosion is exactly that, a heavenly blast from the skies of psychedelic pop."
-The Austinist
Mucho Gusto
Mucho Gusto started off in January of 2009 as an indie classical project and have since grown to incorporate a range of genres in their music. No matter what tempo or style, the band has a knack for playing rocking music on cellos and violins (along with the more traditional guitars and drums). While the band is all still in high school, their age is just an asset, as you can teach a young musician many tricks--not that they need the schooling; many of the band members have individually won classical competitions with their instruments. While some may say they're an indie rock band, Mucho Gusto prefers the genre "ridiculously good looking." P.S. Contrary to popular belief, Mucho Gusto is not a Mariachi band, but they kind of wish they were anyway.
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