Austin Sound’s Advice, Vol. I

Austin Sound has put together a really nice little mixtape of local bands (no, not the usual suspects), taking the time to run the mix with a short profile of each band and information / links. The best part is that it’s not just the same old songs you could find on a MySpace, either. They’ve compiled tracks from the artists themselves, previewing upcoming albums and other releases. Great stuff, too, everything from kitsch pop to local hip-hop. Highly recommended.

• Austin Sound Advice, Vol. I

Pictured: Tia Carrera

I love you Paige, but seriously, who are the “usual suspects” if not this list of douchebags? Peel, the laughing, Bill Baird? Jeez.

Dude.

Voxtrot? Sound Team? Some Will Sheff project? Black Angels?

There are way more annoying choices. Plus there were some people I hadn’t heard of, so that’s bonus.

Besides, you love the Laughing.