"Love and Rockets guitarist Daniel Ash had quietly released one of the best collections of music in his career. Stylistically, Ash's four-song EP It's a Burn Out resembles the heavier moments of Love and Rockets, but is certainly equal to anything that the group ever put out."

-- Jef With One F in Gothtopia, Inquiring Minds

The Houston Press takes a look at the newly released EP of Daniel Ash, covering everything from its stylistic impressions to the online marketing, and Ash's future plans as a musician.

You can read the full story here, but we'll leave you with the overall impression from Jef With One F:

"The end product is as sweet as sex in a hammock, and the perfect way to end what is really four songs of pure Goth perfection."

Amazon user reviews Nelo's "Two Years Ago" - check it out!

4 out of 5 stars

SOMETIMES A LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY...TERRIFIC EP

"Sometimes a band tries to fill a 40-60 minute CD before they get their music released. In the case of NELO, they chose the motto "its not the quantity but the quality that counts". (This may not be their official motto but it could be.)

I heard one track of this album (the one titled "Love Solution") on a promo sampler and was hooked and wanted to hear more. Upon getting the full CD (its an E.P with 5 tracks - plus a "hidden" sixth (instrumental) bonus) I was hooked for nearly 23 minutes with the music and the production values.

The title track is radio ready and should be on every college radio playlist. The song "2 Years Ago" is another standout. The lead singer on all the tracks - Reid Umstattd - has a great rock group voice with Matt Ragland providing backing vocals. Ragland wrote all the songs here and, if there is a weakness, its in the lyrics which serve more as part of the melody than standing on their own. I read the lyrics to all of them - they are printed on the album - numerous times and still was unable to get a message. But the "music is the message" here and the lyrics fit beautifully as part of the sound. And you'll be singing along the choruses with the band even on first playing (and probably tapping your feet as well.)

As they say good things often come in small packages. And, in the case of this album, its definitely true."

Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"

Thanks for the review Steve!

It's Free Beer Wednesdays at Cuba Libre!

409 Colorado St.

Cuba Libre and Pyramid Audacious have paired up to bring you FREE BEER from 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm.

Take advantage of no cover, and enjoy the stylings of J.J. Usher.

Happy Hump Day!

Nelo will be playing this Thursday night (1/21)

@ Antone's in Austin.

213 W. 5th Street

Doors at 8:00 pm

Show at 9:00 pm

w/ Chris Hawkes and The Nadas opening.

General admission is $10 - available at the door or online.

Get acquainted with the band with our interview at the Justice office.

If you're under 21 and in an Austin band, you may want to read on...

FOX 7 and Wendy’s are looking for the hottest U21 bands in Austin. Enter the contest, have your friends and family vote you into the Top 5 – Then, perform on Good Day Austin for your chance to make it to the Top 2- After that, it’s up to a panel of judges to see who wins the big prize – a music video. The deadline to enter and submit a song is today though at 10 pm, so hurry!

Read all the details and enter your band here.

Electric Touch will be featured on Fearless Music TV in NYC this Saturday night, January 16, performing “I Can't Wait.”

Fearless TV is on Saturday nights at 12:30 am on Fox 5 in NYC. If you're not in New York, check out the time and channel listing here.

Also, before and after the episode airs, be sure to go to the Fearless Music website and vote for Electric Touch. The band that receives the highest amount of votes will be featured again on next week’s episode!

WHO: Spoon

WHERE: Waterloo Records at 6th & Lamar

WHAT: Pizza/Listening Party

WHEN: Tuesday, January 19th @ 5:00 pm

WHY: Celebrating the band's new album, "Transference"

SXSW is quickly approaching. Bands are steadily being added to the set list, schedules are being finalized, volunteer applications are being accepted - don't miss out.

Interactive will be held Thursday, March 12 to Tuesday, March 16.

Find out all things SXSW Interactive here.

Film will be held Friday, March 12 to Saturday, March 20.

Check out all things SXSW Film here.

The Music portion of this year's SXSW will be held

Wednesday, March 17 to Sunday, March 21.

Stay updated with the most current list of showcasing bands.

Check out details for the music portion here.

ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL:

Platinum Badge: music, film, & interactive conferences and festivals

Gold Badge: film & interactive conferences and festivals

Music Badge: music festivals

Film Badge: film festival

Interactive Badge: interactive festivals

Rates vary depending on purchase date.

VOLUNTEER AT THE FESTIVAL:

If the cost of badges is out of your price range, don't worry. The festival is always looking for volunteers, rewarding you with a badge depending on your volunteer hours.

The festival is looking for two types of volunteers:

1. Conference Volunteers - schedule your shifts anytime throughout the 10 days.

2. Music Production Volunteers - work at least three nights during the music portion.

Check out the site for the online application and requirements for each volunteer.

Keep checking the official SXSW website for updated bands, booking hotels, registering to attend, or even market your business to attendees.