TEXAS LOVE TRIANGLE

"When Vice UK asked for a submission, I knew I had to share the sound that can only be found right here in my home state of Texas. I am fortunate to live in a place where so many of my peers are creating the kind of music I love. When most kids are worrying about how the grass is greener elsewhere, these bands are working hard to make where they are where they want to be. This mix is made up of current Texas synth-based projects and covers many genres, from industrial EBM to techno, leftfield disco to electro, deep house to minimal wave and even a little screwgaze for good measure.

I am grateful to all groups who were so kind to contribute to this compilation; special thanks to Klearlight Studios for helping master the final mix as well as producing several of the bands in it. I’d also like to thank Answering Machine Records for their submissions as well as their continued output of quality Texas synth music. I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for all my creative friends across this big state.

There is something sacred in the geometry connecting Houston, Austin, and Dallas - this love triangle that we’re all a part of. This mix is a testament to what friends and neighbours are capable of and it’s a fitting time capsule for this time and place. Don’t Mess with Texas."

TEXAS LOVE TRIANGLE VICE MIXTAPE
1. George Quartz - “Coconut”
2. Phantastes - “Flight of Stares”
3. Darktown Strutters - “Silver Bullet”
4. Indian Jewelry - “Same Mistake Man”
5. Corporate Park - “Intimate Precision”
6. //TENSE// - “Versus Man (TX Love Remix 2010)”
7. Seth Nemec - “Count Zero”
8. Jake Schrock - “Trigon”
9. E.R.P. (aka Convextion) - “Frozen Volatiles”
10. DYX - “Lips in the Darkness (feat. Press-On)”
11. Submersible Machines - “Riding Theta Waves”
12. Missions - “Phantasy”
13. Medio Mutante - “Transit (Demo)”
14. MVSCLZ - “Fascination (Across The Nation)”
15. R9 - “Dreamdance”
16. edrupt - “M-U-S-I-K”
17. betdat - “Nex (Radio Edit)”
18. MKF KÜNST - “Venga (TX Love Remix 2010)”
19. Berliner Eins - “Nite Life”
20. Twisted Wires - “Hell”
21. Low Red Center - “Historic Edition”
22. S U R V I V E - “White Clouds”
23. Future Blondes - “NIGHT ANALYSIS (Oppenheimer Analysis “Behind the Shades” RMX)”
24. Psychic Violence - “U is Moon”
25. How I Quit Crack - “Gone Away”
26. xix - “1111(v7)”


If the Valley had a synth-based scene similar to the likes of this i'd find myself going out MUCH more than I do now a days.

Sorry for the lack of updates to all you Indians and ghosts out there.
Hope you enjoy the tape!

SFA WEEKEND FUNDRAISERS

Please support the RGV Student Farmworker Alliance this weekend by attending their scheduled fundraisers. The Student Farmworker Alliance from the valley will be making their way to Tampa, Florida to march for a demand that Publix take a stand against poverty and slavery in the fields.

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FRIDAY - The Battle in Seattle (Film Showing at 7:30pm)


SATURDAY - Chalupa Night

COCHE BOMBA @ GARGAJO COLLECTIVO

MONDAY, APRIL 12TH
e d i n b u r g, tx


[[KNOW YR RIGHTS WORKSHOP @ 3PM]]

N O I S E S T A R T S @ 5 P M
W/

COCHE BOMBA (HARDCORE PUNK FROM LYON, FRANCE)

GREEDYMOUTH (CORPUS CHRISTI POWER VIOLENCE)

CONQUEST OF BREAD (POLITICAL EDINCRUST-PUNK)

DESPERATION BENDS (LOUD MELODICCC PUNKK)

5$ ~ ALL AGES

COME EARLY OR CRY LATER

CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH

COME MARCH TO CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF CESAR CHAVEZ AND CALL FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM!

Saturday, March 27th 2010
*9:00am: Park car at LUPE (on the corner of Bus. 83 and Cesar Chavez Rd)
-Drivers will take participants from LUPE to Municipal Park
*9:30am: March from San Juan Municipal Park to Union Hall

"No podemos retroceder…Venceremos. Estamos venciendo, porque la nuestra es una revolución de la mente y del corazón."
¡Reforma Migratoria Ahora!

"There’s no turning back…We will win. We are winning because ours is a revolution of mind and heart."
Immigration Reform Now!

*FIRST 500 GET A FREE T-SHIRT!! Free food at the event!

*CENSUS ASSISTANCE FORUM will take place at 12:30PM after the march - bring your forms & questions!!

*FREE H1N1 FLU SHOTS + FREE GIFTS FROM CENSUS AT EVENT!!

invite your friends & see you there! contact neha@lupenet.org for more info.

On March 18th, join Son del Valle for two films exploring the history, music and culture of son jarocho, the traditional campesino music from Veracruz, Mexico that has resisted the threat of extinction caused by corporate globalization. In the face of this threat, jarocho communities have joined together to spread the traditional practices and values of the fandango, not only to preserve the rural tradition, but to overcome and thrive.

About the films:

Fandango, Searching for the White Monkey weaves together the stories of musicians as they struggle to revive a dying tradition of Veracruz, Mexico. This musical documentary takes us from California's inner city to the heart of the Veracruz savannah, the cradle of the son Jarocho. Fandango, featuring rare footage spanning 25 years, is the story of personal transformation and the power of culture.



La Familia Raices is a short documentary on the family and Son Jarocho banda Grupo Raices from Oaxaca. The Raices Family play traditional Son Jaracho music in support of the Oaxacan people’s social movement. This traditional Afro-indigenous music originates in the state of Veracruz and is also traditionally played in some parts of the state of Oaxaca. This musical tradition is based upon popular education, collective organizing, and long term self determination for its musicians and instrument makers. The Raices family breaks through the difficulties faced by any family, with music, resistance, and determination.

There is a $3 - $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will go toward the RGV participating in the Farmworker Freedom March this April 16-18.

ENDLESS BLOCKADE/HATRED SURGE SHOW

Is it just me or is this flyer pretty weak?

Anywho, this show is a call for all you angst-driven, socially outraged and pissed off youth looking to tweak your ears to the finest of power violence. Despise you, ahem, I mean Hatred Surge and The Endless Blockade in one show is more than I could ask for and should definitely not be a miss-out for all of you valley heads.

Expect deranged sets with full blown noise!

THE FIRST GREAT DEPRESSION

South Texas College’s Distinguished Speaker Series Presents:

THE FIRST GREAT DEPRESSION OF THE 21ST CENTURY: CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS.
A Presentation by
Dr. Anwar Shaikh

Thursday, 25th February at 7 p.m.

Bldg. D Auditorium, Pecan Campus

“Several factors have […] lead me to the view that capitalism is a powerful shaping force which steadily transforms all cultures and institutions in its path, bending those which will bend and breaking those which will not. The central concern of my work has been the attempt to understand the fundamental processes at work in advanced capitalism […] How do market economies work, and why do they generate certain recurrent patterns which seem to cut across differences in origin, in culture, and even historic epochs. Why is capitalist growth characterized by order-within-disorder, periodically punctuated by episodes of general economic crisis?” – Anwar Shaikh

Dr. Anwar Shaikh is a distinguished author and professor of economics at the New School for Social Research. He will be discussing the reasons behind the recent economic decline in the US and its consequences.

For more information contact Jenny Bryson Clark, Chairperson, Distinguished Speaker Series at jclark@southtexascollege.e

du or 245-2552

Ashanti A. Omowali at UTPA

Ashanti Alston Omowali is an anarchist activist, speaker, and writer, and former member of the Black Panther Party. He was also a member of the Black Liberation Army, and spent more than a decade in prison after government forces captured him (and the official court system convicted him) of armed robbery.

Ashanti is a former northeast coordinator for Critical Resistance, currently co-chair of the National Jericho Movement (to free U.S. political prisoners), a member of pro-Zapatista people-of-color U.S.-based Estación Libre, and is on the board of the Institute for Anarchist Studies.

Ashanti will be making his premiere at the University of Texas Pan American where he will give an in depth discussion on Race, Cross-Border Struggles and Anarchism.

Sunday, 21 February
5pm
HSHW 1.406 on the UTPA campus

Julioooo Bashmoreee

I don't understand how this dude does it, but he does! Julio Bashmore is undeniably one of the most talented, young, and soothe-sounding producers of the year. I can't help but bob my head placidly and feel the rush of endorphins grow through my body when I hear his productions and this mixtape.

Julio Bashmore AKA Matt incorporates a mixture of old school house, dub, 2-step, and funky throughout this mixtape. You can pretty much hear the roots screaming out at you in this mixtape.

Julio Bashmore - Vice Mixtape

1. Deadboy - “Heartbreaker (Julio Bashmore Remix)”
2. Cooly G - “Love Dub”
3. Deadboy - “U Cheated”
4. Julio Bashmore - “Around”
5. Son of Aphrodite - “Vibrations”
6. DJ Sneak - “Fix My Sink”
7. Blackjoy - “Untitled (Solid Groove Remix)”
8. Mosca - “Gold Bricks, I See You”
9. L-Vis 1990 - “United Groove (Baobinga and I.D Remix)”
10. LV & Untold - “Beacon (Mount Kimbie Remix)”
11. Breach - “Fatherless”
12. Julio Bashmore - “Um Bongo’s Revenge”

FIFTH ANNUAL PEACE AND JUSTICE GATHERING

Keynote Speaker
Sarwat Husain

President, San Antonio Council of American-Islamic Relations

“The War, Islamophobia, and the Aftermath of the Fort Hood Shootings”

Also Featuring:
Workshop on Immigration Rights and Upcoming Legislation
Workshop on American Imperialism and What Comes Next
Workshop led by delegate to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

All Day: A Children’s Play-Day Promoting Peace through Early Awareness

Come at 9:00 to set up a display table. Bring your children!

This event is sponsored by People for Peace and Justice of the Rio Grande Valley, a coalition of persons and organizations opposed to violence, lies and greed that subvert democratic government and society. We try to model peace and tolerance within our association and in dealings with others. We come from diverse backgrounds—ages, races, ethnic groups, educational levels, religions and philosophies, political and sexual orientations. And we welcome opportunities to work with others who share our commitment to peace and justice.

Call us at (956) 467-0649
or
Email us
pfpjvalley@sbcglobal.net

ACOSTA JAN 2010 MIXTAPE

New party is being in the works. Official date will be announced as soon as everything is properly organized. Big apologies to whoever tried to make it out to the last "el ritual" party at ambiente. Unfortunately, there was a misunderstanding with the club and we were forced to cancel it.

On a side note here is a new mixtape from local producer and friend, acosta.

January 2010 Mix by Acosta on Mixcloud

ACID REFLUX (MEMBERS OF LIMP WRIST)

round table knights - calypso ep from Foederation on Vimeo.

It's about time this ep gets released!

If you're down with made to play and the releases they put out you should consider picking up the round table knights ep.

Chalupa Night: Loteria and Prizes to Support the SFA

You are invited to Chalupa Night this Friday! This is a fundraiser to send local SFAers to the Student/Farmworker Alliance 2010 Steering Committee Face2Face. Loteria, or chalupa as it's sometimes called, is Mexican bingo.

Here are the details:
Friday, Jan 8, 2010
7 - 10pm
At Gina's house, 609 N 15th, between Gumwood and Fir on 15th

$3 dollars per card per game, $5 for two cards per game, $20 plays all night. Free games will be played too. There will be free chalupas (tostadas), too!

Please forward widely. If you'd like to donate a prize, rsvp. For more information, johnmichael@sfalliance.org

Background:

Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) is a national network of students and youth organizing with farmworkers to eliminate sweatshop conditions and modern-day slavery in the fields. We work in alliance with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), a membership-led organization of mostly Latino, Haitian, and Mayan Indian farmworkers and other low-wage workers based in Southwest Florida. We understand our work - which formally began in 2000 - as part of larger movements for economic and social justice. Youth in the RGV have been organizing with the SFA since 2005.

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is an internationally recognized, award-winning farmworker organization based in southern Florida. It has assisted the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI in successfully investigating and prosecuting cases of modern-day slavery and it has been recognized with the 2007 Anti-Slavery International Award and the 2003 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.

For more information on the Student/Farmworker Alliance and the SFA Steering Committee visit:
www.sfalliance.org
www.sfalliance.org/sc.html

For more information on the Coalition of Immokalee Workers visit:
www.ciw-online.org

Thanks!

JUMP ON THIS HYPE

No need to describe much. Last time Dubbel dutch was here the place was off the chain. Dubbel dutch will be back in the valley with some even more invigorating jams to get you off of your feet.




Definitely one of the best most original tracks i've heard all year. Support!!

ESKE from CHI-TOWN//WILD AMERICA from AUSTIN

2 amazing shows to start of the year!
don't miss out on both of these bands 1st appearances in the valley!!

January 10th
Eske - cHi-ToWn LaTiNo RaGeRs>; p

January 15th
Wild America - aweston sloppy amerijuana pop punk

BENEFIT SHOW FOR OUR FRIEND AND LOVERS

Two very respected and avid supporters of our punk family passed away a couple of days ago
and to raise support for their families we are hosting a benefit show. Anyone who knew Crack and Ruby or whoever wants to come support this cause is invited.

*NOTE!
THERE IS GOIN TO BE THREE $100 DOLLAR TATTOO RAFFLES!!!
*I GOT THE NEWS ONCE I WAS DONE WITH THE FLIER*

SPREAD THE WORD & LET EVERYONE KNOW!


BENEFIT SHOW- THIS SUNDAY, DEC. 27th

-RUMORS AND HEADLINES
-DESPERATION BENDS
-REGULATE
-CONQUEST OF BREAD
-AVOCADO HANDGRENADE
(not in order tho)

*First of all... If anyone has pictures of Crack and Ruby please let me know and send them to: www.​myspace.com/_​avversione_​
Cracks mom is goin to put a slide show together with pictures of him and all his friends for the ceremony on Saturday.

*the ceremony for Crack is going to be in Raymondville, this Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Hernandez funerary off the express way.

*We are goin to throw a PUNK benifit show to get some money together and give it to our friends, Crack and Ruby's, families.

It will be a HOUSE SHOW, in Edinburg TX. 724 W. Hill drive.
the white house in the corner of 4th st and Hill.

*COOPERATION OF $5 DOLLARS TO GET IN
*WE GET TOGETHER AT 5 pm
*BANDS PLAY AT 7 pm
*THERE IS GOING TO BE THREE $100 DOLLAR TATTOO RAFFLES.
TICKETS WILL BE $10
ONE BY JAVI LUNA FROM THE INK SPOT
ONE BY BISMARCK FROM FLAMING HEART
*thank you so much guys!!!!*

*THERE WILL BE FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SELL*

ALL THE MONEY WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAMILIES

*****PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!..​...​..​*​*​*​*​*​*​*

MANICHAUS WINTERFEST!

Join us for an evening of folk/acoustic, experimental, rock, punk and house music at the ManicHaus WinterFest benefit show! Proceeds to help establish a nonprofit! This grassroots effort is spearheaded by creative individuals and groups that want to help ManicHaus remain a viable alternative art space for the McAllen arts community. Due to the nature of some of the performances, no one under 18 allowed after acoustic set.


Presented by ManicHaus and abunnyproduct!

Scheduled to perform:

gloria reyes
ray perez
drew hoffman
feto
i killed techno
ROFLcopter
sharktooth
conquest of bread
porkeria
tx fistfight
rumors and headlines
imprfkt nation
elementary penguins
special performance by: joseph lopez, frances wells and omar rodriguez
(after hours set) dj upset pete

special thanks to dennis and david (bunnyman) for their help in coordinating this event.

INGENIOUS!

it's that time of the month again!

The lineup is indeed more rougher from the last artwalk. It will be Conquest of Breads 1st official public appearance/show. They consists of members from Avocado hand grenade and Kegparty!. C.O.B. sound a lot like early anarcho-crust coming out of the late 80's and early 90's and draw their influences from antischism and propaghandi. Their sound is epic and harmoniously exacerbated. Expect to see a lot more coming from this band in the near future!

Tentacles will also be making their 1st appearance. Though they have been playing for a fair amount of time, their sound is breathtaking nonetheless. They are largely influenced and sound like mid 90's hardcore bands such as pg. 99, gallows holier than the cross, shikari and bands from the robotic empire label. Heavy!

I stumbled upon Drew Hoffman through a friend of mine and have yet to hear him play live. Although, from hearing his mp3's I can say his music sounds straight up like melodic acoustic. We'll see what's up!