Preview: TV Torso @ The Mohawk [Thursday]

The demise of Sound Team (following the release of Movie Monster) was, for the most part, considered to be a sad turn of events for the talented crew in the band. However, most of them reorganized fairly promptly and successfully -- Bill Baird’s various projects (sometimes boasting former Sound Team band mates) are already a staple of the Austin music scene. TV Torso contains Sound Team alums Matthew Oliver and Jordan Johns, along with A. Leonard Jones, and the trio has been performing intermittently around town over the last few months (initially as The Minotaurs). Now, with two 7" vinyls available for purchase on their website and a recently completed East Coast jaunt, not to mention a Le Diamant Brut feature, TV Torso is primed for take off. This Thursday, check them out at The Mohawk when they headline a quite sumptuous local bill also featuring Pink Nasty and The Authors.

We’ve been big fans of Pink Nasty’s refreshing lyricism and undeniably catchy folk-pop for a while and we’re eagerly awaiting a follow up to the brilliant Mold The Gold record. Thankfully, Pink (a.k.a. Sara Beck) posted some new demos in June on her MySpace to keep us somewhat satisfied. She also contributed to The Kevins’ album, released this past April -- download it for free via The Kevins’ official website. The Authors, just one of many, many bands participating in the Dell Lounge sponsored “The Sound And The Jury” contest, get things started with their brand of 21st century new-wave. Read our review of their debut EP here; help them win the coveted spot at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival by voting here.

If you’re jonesing for an early start, TV Torso performs at 6 p.m. at End of an Ear. Or head down to The Mohawk at 5 p.m. for the Tres Miguel Happy Hour and enjoy libations of your choice, served this evening by guest bartenders Mike Harmeier (Mike and The Moonpies), Mike Booher (Booher and the Turkeyz), and Michael Kingcaid (What Made Milwaukee Famous).

[TV Torso Official]
[Pink Nasty Official] [Pink Nasty MySpace]
[The Authors MySpace]